As a surprising turn of event, Vaakanainen has made one-year contract with SaiPa. There were rumours about him making new contract with JYP before (and even before that rumours about moving to Fölunda) but he decided otherwise.
This is a really good move for him. He should be able to get a lot more time on ice in SaiPa (maybe even in first pair). Vaakanainen has also mutual history with SaiPa's new head coach Tero Lehterä from the last two seasons he spent with Blues.
This is a really good move for him. He should be able to get a lot more time on ice in SaiPa (maybe even in first pair). Vaakanainen has also mutual history with SaiPa's new head coach Tero Lehterä from the last two seasons he spent with Blues.