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Kölner Haie Sign World Champion Defenseman Oliwer Kaski

He joins three compatriots on Cologne’s back line to enhance offensive depth under Kari Jalonen’s system.

Overview

  • The 29-year-old Kaski arrives from Sweden’s HV71 Jönköping as Cologne’s fourth Finnish recruit.
  • He captured the 2019 IIHF World Championship with Finland and is valued for his offensive impact from the blue line.
  • Sport director Matthias Baldys praised Kaski’s profile as matching the team’s needs and said he will be given time to regain peak form.
  • This move follows the recent signing of Olympic champion Valterri Kemilainen as part of Haie’s Finnish recruitment drive.
  • The duration of Kaski’s contract has not been disclosed as the club completes the final transfer details.