Ilves adds Czech forward Dominik Lakatoš on contract through 15 January 2027
Ilves has signed 29-year-old Czech forward Dominik Lakatoš through 15 January 2027; he arrives in Tampere today, will join practice tomorrow and will wear number 31.
The 29-year-old joins from Slovakia's top-tier HK Dukla Trenčín, where he posted nine points (4+5) in 13 games this season. He stands 184 centimetres, weighs 97 kilograms and shoots left.
In the Czech Extraliga he has 307 points (137+170) in 493 regular-season games from 2015–2026, plus 40 points (17+23) in 84 playoff matches. He won the Extraliga title with HC Bílí Tygři Liberec in 2016 and took silver in 2017 and 2019. He served as HC Vítkovice Ridera's captain in 2023–24 and led the Champions Hockey League in goals and points that season.
Sporting director Timo Koskela praised Lakatoš's competitive edge and physical presence, saying the signing brings "skill and grit" and gives the coaching staff more options and finishing ability on the power play.
Lakatoš arrives in Tampere today. He joins team practice tomorrow and will wear number 31.
The move continues the club's recent roster activity, following earlier signings including the acquisition of goaltender Christoffer Rifalk and a contract extension for forward Matic Török.
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