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14.01.2013

Teemu Ramstedt joins SKA!

SKA hockey club signed a contract with a Finnish forward Teemu Ramstedt. It's a 1.5 year deal. Ramstedt will play under number 46. After signing the contract, 25-year old forward gave an interview to the SKA official website:

- Russian fans don't really know anything about you yet. Please tell us a little about yourself.

- I started playing hockey when I was six years old. I've been playing pro hockey for seven years already. Last two seasons I spent with HC Espoo Blues, and before that I had played for HC HIFK.

- Which position do you like best?

- I'm most comfortable playing as a center forward, it's when I most often get puck and can make a good pass. I'd say that good passing is one of my advantages.

- Can you play on a wing?

- Of course, if it's necessary. But I'd be much more useful playing center.

- What did you know about SKA before arriving in Saint Petersburg?

- I knew for sure that SKA is one of the strongest teams in Europe. It's a big honor for me to play for this club, and I'm ready to work 100% to use the chance I was given. To be honest, the fact that SKA's coach is Jukka Jalonen, who is also from Finland, influenced my decision as well. I hope that under his guidance I'll fit in faster. All in all, I couldn't have possibly found a better place to continue my career.

- Looks like you didn't take too much time thinking it over when you got an offer from SKA.

- Yes, when I found out SKA was interested in me, I made the decision immediately. My first thought was: «Of course I'll join SKA!»

- You've already worked with Jalonen in the national team.

- Yes, I made my debut with Team Finland this season and have already played six games there. So yes, Jukka and I have already worked together.

- Can you compare KHL with the Finnish league?

- Russia has a very strong league with lots of great players. I've seen a few games and was impressed with the level of Russian hockey. It's very offensive, I like such a style.

- Have you seen any SKA games?

- I've seen some recorded games, but haven't seen any of them live.

- Are you acquainted with any of SKA players?

- I've played against some of them on the international level. I also know Thoresen, Dallman and Martensson by names.

This season Teemu Ramstedt played 39 games in the Finnish SM-league and earned 34 (9+25) points.

Source: HC SKA press-service, photo: ska.ru

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