Saipa
- Alias
- Saipa Lappeenranta
- Leagues Played
- Finland SM Liiga 681 Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 51 Champions Hockey League 8
- Links
- Website Website Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- SaiPa U20
Fixtures
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/27 16:30 | - |
Kalpa
vs
Saipa 
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| Finland SM Liiga | 12/28 15:00 | - |
Saipa vs
K-Espoo
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| Finland SM Liiga | 01/03 16:30 | - |
Saipa vs
Kookoo
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| Finland SM Liiga | 01/04 15:00 | - |
Kookoo
vs
Saipa
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| Finland SM Liiga | 01/08 16:30 | - |
Saipa vs
HIFK
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| Finland SM Liiga | 01/10 16:30 | - |
Saipa vs
Pelicans
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Results
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/21 15:00 | - |
[3] Tappara
v
Saipa [1]
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L | 1-0 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/20 16:30 | - |
[1] Saipa v
Tappara
[4]
|
W | 3-2 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/18 16:30 | - |
[15] Pelicans
v
Saipa [1]
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L | 6-3 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/14 15:00 | - |
[1] Saipa v
Assat
[7] 
|
W | 6-1 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/11 16:30 | - |
[12] Karpat
v
Saipa [1]
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L | 3-2 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/09 16:30 | - |
[5] Ilves
v
Saipa [1]
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L | 2-1 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/07 15:00 | - |
[10] Kookoo
v
Saipa [1]
|
W | 1-4 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 12/05 16:30 | - |
[14] HPK
v
Saipa [2]
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W | 1-5 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 11/28 15:00 | - |
[2] Saipa v
HPK
[14]
|
W | 3-2 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 11/26 16:30 | - |
[10] TPS
v
Saipa [2]
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W | 1-2 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 11/22 16:30 | - |
[2] Saipa v
Tappara
[5]
|
W | 4-3 | |
| Finland SM Liiga | 11/20 16:30 | - |
[16] Jukurit
v
Saipa [4]
|
W | 2-3 |
Wikipedia - SaiPa
Saimaan Pallo (SaiPa) is an ice hockey team in the Finnish Liiga. They play their home games at Kisapuisto in Lappeenranta, Finland. SaiPa has many nicknames, such as "The Sputniks", "Sputnik", "Miracle of the East" and "Eastern Giant."
SaiPa play home games in the yellow shirt, black pants, yellow socks, and a black helmet. SaiPa play away games in mostly the same costumes as the home games, but also have a black version of the jersey.
History
The team's best achievement is from the 1965–1966 season, when they won bronze medals for placing third. SaiPa also played in a bronze medal game in the 1998–1999 and 2013–14 seasons, but lost the games to HPK (7–2) and Lukko (3–2).
SaiPa has participated twice in the Champions Hockey League. During the 2014–2015 season, the team survived the quarterfinals, where they lost the return match against Oulun Kärpät. During the 2016–17 season, SaiPa won their initial games by 11 points. Eisbären Berlin and Luleå HF were the runners-up.
SaiPa has produced seven players who have played in the National Hockey League (NHL): Antti Aalto, Jussi Markkanen, Petteri Nokelainen, Petri Skriko, Jussi Timonen, Vesa Viitakoski, and Niklas Bäckström. Jussi Markkanen is also a part owner of the club.
Known for their strong work ethic, skilled players, and passionate fan base, Saipa has consistently been a competitive force in the Liiga. The team has a reputation for playing fast-paced, exciting hockey and has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NHL and other professional leagues.
Saipa's home games are played at the Kisapuisto Arena, which is known for its lively atmosphere and enthusiastic supporters. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a fierce lion, symbolizing their strength and determination on the ice.
Overall, Saipa is a team with a proud tradition and a bright future ahead. With a dedicated coaching staff, talented roster, and passionate fan base, they continue to be a formidable opponent in the Finnish Liiga and a source of pride for the city of Lappeenranta.