Leonid Aleksandrovich Komarov is a professional ice hockey centre for HIFK of the SM-liiga. Born to an ethnic Russian–Finnish family in Estonia, and raised in Finland, Komarov plays for Finland internationally. A natural centre early in his career, Komarov has made the transition to being able to play all three forward positions.
Komarov in 2012
Leo Komarov
Komarov screens Ján Lašák during a KHL game in 2011.
Porin Ässät, officially named Hockey Club Ässät Pori and colloquially known as Pata, is a professional ice hockey club based in Pori, Finland. It competes in the SM-liiga, the highest-ranking league of ice hockey in Finland. Since 1971, Ässät has played its games in the Isomäki Ice Hall.
Ässät playing against Tappara Tampere in 1969.
Porin Ässät celebrating their first ever Finnish Championship in 1971.
Jaakko Niemi (number 18) delivering a crushing hit to a HC TPS player in the 1970s.
Ässät player Patrik Forsbacka, a player known for fighting and physical play, in a matchup between Ässät and Lukko.