Juuso Riikola signs an early contract extension with the SCL Tigers

Juuso Riikola's contract would have expired at the end of the current season. "Juuso is a complete defenseman who shows his qualities in both the power play and the penalty killing," Pascal Müller, team manager of the SCL Tigers, said. "His versatility and consistently good performances make him a very important part of our team.”

The Finn is currently in his second season with the SCL Tigers. Last season, he appeared in 43 regular-season games, recording three goals and 14 assists.