f-s-p 832 Posted February 19, 2011 SM-liiga calendar was finalised today and will be out next week after going through the proper channels. The meeting/conference today included some debate over a few rules and lasted about twice the time than any of the 10 previuos meetings I've attended. I think it all turned out fine and people involved are well informed about whats going on. So bring it on! The ice racing test match against the Swedes in a few weeks will feature ALL the top Swedes and top Finns. The Finnish team will be decided after tomorrows national final. And only -15 forecasted for tomorrow. I've woken up to -28 or less every day this week... (freezin smiley) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
www 6 Posted March 7, 2011 Finnish fixtures are top(ic) secret. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted March 8, 2011 Finnish fixtures are top(ic) secret. Funny you should mention, as I happen to know that they are being sent to the federation this week (including league rules) for approval. On another note, they were finalised in the conference mentioned and the clubs have been aware of the dates 6 weeks earlier than last year. So the "secrecy factor" has been played down considerably this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Finnish league calendars 2011. SM-liiga lineups: Kotkat (SeMK): 1) Juha Hautamäki, 2) Markku Autio, 3) Rene Lehtinen, 4) Mika Loppi, 5) Kauko Nieminen. Paholaiset (PMK): 1) Joni Keskinen, 2) Jiri Nieminen, 3) Marko Suojanen, 4) Jere Lehtonen, 5) Jouni Viljanen. Keittiöpiste (KMMK): 1) Timo Lahti, 2) Tero Aarnio, 3) David Hillborg SE, 4) Marko Hyyryläinen, 5) Teemu Lahti. Sand Blowers (HyMK): 1) Jari Mäkinen, 2) Niko Siltaniemi, 3) Pasi Pulliainen, 4) Aarni Heikkilä, 5) Kalle Katajisto. SM-liiga fixtures: 14. toukokuuta, Pori: Paholaiset - Sand Blowers - Kotkat - Keittiöpiste. 24. toukokuuta, Seinäjoki: Kotkat - Keittiöpiste - Paholaiset - Sand Blowers. 14. kesäkuuta, Kuusankoski: Keittiöpiste - Paholaiset - Sand Blowers - Kotkat. 16. heinäkuuta, Hyvinkää: Sand Blowers - Kotkat - Keittiöpiste - Paholaiset. 23. heinäkuuta, Seinäjoki: Kotkat - Sand Blowers - Paholaiset - Keittiöpiste. 20. elokuuta, Kuusankoski: Keittiöpiste - Kotkat - Sand Blowers - Paholaiset. 23. elokuuta, Pori: Paholaiset - Keittiöpiste - Kotkat - Sand Blowers. 24. syyskuuta, Hyvinkää: Sand Blowers - Paholaiset - Keittiöpiste - Kotkat. Reserved dates for SM-liiga: kesäkuun 21, 28, heinäkuun 17, 19 ja syyskuun 6, 13, 20, 25. Kaupunki Cup 2011 lineups: Hyvinkää 1: Jani Eerikäinen, Jarkko Kunnaskari, Ari Tuomisto. Hyvinkää 2: Tino Turkia, Pekka Toikka, Marko Toikka. Kauhajoki: Miikka Hyyryläinen, Vili Mattila, Olli Heikkilä. Lahti: Jiri Nieminen, Jukka Nieminen, Janne Nyman, Anssi Vartiainen. Pori: Jere Lehtonen, Jouni Viljanen. Seinäjoki: Mika Loppi, Jyri Viemerö, Jani Pirttinen. Kaupunki Cupin fixtures: 15.5. Pori: Pori - Seinäjoki - Hyvinkää 1 - Hyvinkää 2 - Lahti - Kauhajoki. 12.6. Seinäjoki: Seinäjoki - Hyvinkää 1 - Hyvinkää 2 - Lahti - Kauhajoki - Pori. 17.7. Hyvinkää: Hyvinkää 1 - Hyvinkää 2 - Lahti - Kauhajoki - Pori - Seinäjoki. 24.7. Kauhajoki: Kauhajoki - Pori - Seinäjoki - Hyvinkää 1 - Hyvinkää 2 - Lahti. 28.8. Hyvinkää: Hyvinkää 2 - Lahti - Kauhajoki - Pori - Seinäjoki - Hyvinkää 1. Lahti: Lahti - Kauhajoki - Pori - Seinäjoki- Hyvinkää 1 - Hyvinkää 2. at a later date. 80cc Suomen Cup 14. toukokuuta, Pori 15. toukokuuta, Pori 12. kesäkuuta, Seinäjoki 23. heinäkuuta, Seinäjoki 20. elokuuta, Kuusankoski 28. elokuuta, Hyvinkää Lahti, date later. Edited March 15, 2011 by f-s-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted April 1, 2011 Niko Siltaniemi to cover for the damper affected Rafal Dobrucki for the Pirates. First meeting April 6th against the Wolves. See here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyluck 1 Posted April 1, 2011 Niko Siltaniemi to cover for the damper affected Rafal Dobrucki for the Pirates. First meeting April 6th against the Wolves. See here! Dobrucki turning out to be a bit of a damper squib. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Dobrucki turning out to be a bit of a damper squib. Not really sure about the/which joke your making, but I'm told this piece of April 1st news was a HUGE success in Finland with people calling around wondering what the heck is going on... Edited April 2, 2011 by f-s-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,990 Posted April 2, 2011 Not really sure about the/which joke your making, but I'm told this piece of April 1st news was a HUGE success in Finland with people calling around wondering what the heck is going on... Gullible folk, the Finns then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted April 2, 2011 Gullible folk, the Finns then From the very top to the bottom... Honestly, who ever wrote it was pretty well on top of the standings... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted April 5, 2011 There's been a change in the Finnish calendar regarding SM-liiga. Here's the udpdated calendar with the change in bold: SM-liiga fixtures: 14th May, Pori: Paholaiset - Sand Blowers - Kotkat - Keittiöpiste. 24th May, Seinäjoki: Kotkat - Keittiöpiste - Paholaiset - Sand Blowers. 14th June, Kuusankoski: Keittiöpiste - Paholaiset - Sand Blowers - Kotkat. 16th July, Hyvinkää: Sand Blowers - Kotkat - Keittiöpiste - Paholaiset. 23rd July, Seinäjoki: Kotkat - Sand Blowers - Paholaiset - Keittiöpiste. 20th August, Kuusankoski: Keittiöpiste - Kotkat - Sand Blowers - Paholaiset. 23rd August, Pori: Paholaiset - Keittiöpiste - Kotkat - Sand Blowers. 27th August, Hyvinkää: Sand Blowers - Paholaiset - Keittiöpiste - Kotkat. The change come's from the withdrawal of the joint adventure of two Tampere clubs to have a longtrack meeting at the local track Teivo. After that failed, it was clear that the date would be given to SM-liiga depending it would be approved by the clubs. The Finnish season starts in ten days, when the training group traditionally visits Hallstavik for three day's practise. SM-liiga opener at Pori is also the season opener over here. Finnish riders for the Scandinavian qualifier at Malmö are Siltaniemi, Timo Lahti, Jari Mäkinen and Kalle Katajisto. Finnish riders for the EC quali at Stralsund are Timo Lahti and Jari Mäkinen. Finnish team for the U21 quali in Ukraine is Katajisto, Mäkinen, Siltaniemi, Timo Lahti and Mika Loppi. Palomäki has said they need to go through, there's no other option. Finnish news has not quite developed as in previous years, but once the season gets going it'll be allright again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,990 Posted April 5, 2011 Sand Blowers???? Is that an official name or have you translated it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted April 5, 2011 Sand Blowers???? Is that an official name or have you translated it? It's the real deal. They were asking about names last fall but then decided for the traditional one from the clubs history. Not my favourite, but there's a track and a club again at Hyvinkää! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,990 Posted April 5, 2011 It's the real deal. They were asking about names last fall but then decided for the traditional one from the clubs history. Not my favourite, but there's a track and a club again at Hyvinkää! Sand Blowers + Hyvinkää.It sounds more like Tellytubbies than speedway. Crazy country,i tell you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted April 5, 2011 Sand Blowers + Hyvinkää.It sounds more like Tellytubbies than speedway. Crazy country,i tell you Mäkinen and Siltaniemi (+Katajisto) ride for them. They'll kick your äss if you dont give them respect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
