Coach Tommi Miettinen played hockey in Liiga, the SHL, and NLA during his career, and had just been appointed as had coach for KalPa a week before Eyes On The Prize sat down with him. Having been part of KalPa’s organization since 2013, first as an assistant coach and then as head coach for the U20 team, he was an interim coach for IPK in Mestis in the final months of the 2019 season. It’s a step up for the coach, but he seems ready for the challenge of coaching one of the most classic teams in Liiga.
After a disappointing year to KalPa, the new coach’s plan for a turnaround involves a healthy Ikonen playing closer to his potential.
