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Jussi Olkinuora signs with Pelicans Lahti after leaving German club

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Jussi Olkinuora signs with Pelicans Lahti after leaving German club

Summary

Goalie Jussi Olkinuora has joined Pelicans Lahti after departing the German team Dresdner Eislöwen. Olkinuora, 35, previously played for Pelicans in both the 2018-19 and 2023-24 seasons. His tenure in Detroit saw limited success; he posted a 6-8-0 record with a 3.75 goals-against average in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins. After a midseason release from the Red Wings in 2023, he played for multiple teams across three countries. Olkinuora expressed excitement about returning to Lahti, emphasizing the significance of this season for him and the team.

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•Jussi Olkinuora signs with Pelicans Lahti in Finland.
•He left German club Dresdner Eislöwen.
•Previously played for Pelicans in 2018-19 and 2023-24.
•Had a 6-8-0 record with a 3.75 GAA in the AHL.
•Won gold medals with Finland at the IIHF World Championships and Olympics.

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