From Tampere, the Aamupodi panel weighs in on this week’s hot topics, including the pride controversy around TPS forward Veli-Matti Savinainen, free parking in the city center, a sauna dispute, and Oscar chatter.
Tappara forward Rautiainen breaks the 70-point barrier this season, fueling early NHL hype around the 20-year-old Tampere star.
Helsinki has won the bid to host the 2030 men's ice hockey world championships, to be staged jointly with Riga, Latvia.
Liiga will adopt a two-tier system next season, with relegations decided by regular-season results during a transition period.
Elmeri Lieto has left Manse PP to sign with Kouvolan Pallonlyöjät on a contract through 2027, in a mutual move aimed at better utilising his playing profile.
Kyllönen joins Tampere United for the upcoming season after leaving FC Jazz, returning to his hometown. The 22-year-old, who has also played for Ilves and KTP, started 25 Ykkönen league games last season.
Top Czech goaltending prospect Jan Kavan is linked to Ilves for next season, though Kometa Brno denies the move and says he remains under a three-year contract.
Ilves resumes action against TPS in Turku, with a top-line star sidelined for the game at 5 pm.
Ilves meets Tappara in the final Tampere derby of the regular season, with Ilves able to pull even on both wins and points by winning.
Tampereen Pyrintö has signed 27-year-old Scout Frame to replace Bree Olson ahead of the Korisliiga playoffs, with the deal financed by private extra funding.
Aamulehti reports that Tampereen Pyrintö's Annika Aarrejoki is named February Player of the Month in the Women's Korisliiga. In February, the wing led Pyrintö as the team won all three games, averaging 24.3 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Ilves goaltender Roope Taponen is loaned to HC Davos in Switzerland for the rest of the season, Tamperelainen writes. Pavlat and Armalis remain Ilves' primary duo in goal, with Jimi Kuivila as a third option who can also play for Ilves U20.
Koponen wins gold in the women's 48-kilogram weightlifting class at the Tampere SM championships over the weekend, according to Aamulehti. Other Pyrintö lifters also collect medals during the event at Pyynikin Palloiluhalli.
Finland secured bronze in the mixed relay at the Under-19 Biathlon World Championships in Arber, Germany, with Tampereen Pyrintö s Hanni Koski anchoring the Finnish quartet.
Reetta Hurske opens the indoor season in Tampere with a world-leading 60m hurdles time but is battling injuries and a tough year, aiming to rebound for European and world championships.