Heikki Penttilä

Heikki Penttilä is a prominent figure in Finnish ice hockey, known for his role as the former chairman of Tappara, one of the most successful hockey clubs in Finland. Recently, he has been in the news for spearheading plans to establish a new ice hockey league in Finland, aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and appeal of Finnish hockey. His initiative comes in response to ongoing struggles within the current SM-liiga and aims to create a league structure that allows for greater flexibility in team participation.