Helsingin Jokerit is a professional ice hockey team based in Helsinki, Finland. They are members of the Bobrov Division of the Western Conference of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The team won six league championships as a member of the Finnish SM-liiga. Jokerit plays its home games at the Hartwall Arena. They joined the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as of the 2014–15 KHL season, making Finland the first Nordic country to have a team in the league.
Marko Anttila is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for Jokerit of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Anttila was selected by Chicago Blackhawks in the 9th round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. His large physical stature has earned him the nickname the Groke.
Jori Jonatan Lehterä is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). A centreman, he was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the third round, 65th overall, of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He won a bronze medal with Finland at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Mikael Antero Granlund is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played professionally in Finland with Oulun Kärpät and HIFK of the SM-liiga. He was selected by the Minnesota Wild as the ninth overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He is the older brother of Markus Granlund, currently of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers.
Teuvo Henri Matias Teräväinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed "Turbo", he was selected in the first round, 18th overall, of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks after playing several seasons with the Jokerit organization in Finland. Also being drafted by the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)'s Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the 2011 KHL Junior Draft, he is known for his offensive abilities and play-making skills. In 2015, Teräväinen won a Stanley Cup as a member of the Blackhawks.
Aleksander Aleksandrovich "Sasha" Barkov is a Finnish-Russian professional ice hockey centre currently serving as captain of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Barkov was selected by the Panthers in the first round, second overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He is the son of former Russian hockey player Alexander Barkov Sr. and holds dual Finnish and Russian citizenship. He grew up in Tampere, Finland, where his father was playing for Tappara of the Finnish SM-Liiga at the time. Aleksander Barkov Jr. himself joined Tappara’s junior system and started his professional career with the club in the Finnish Elite League.
Olli Määttä is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, playing with them from 2013 to 2019 before being traded to the Blackhawks.
Michael 'Mica' Gonçalves Pinto is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam as a left back.
Miguel José Oliveira Silva Santos is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Romanian Liga I club Academica Clinceni, on loan from Astra Giurgiu.
Julius Honka is a Finnish ice hockey defenceman who currently plays with JYP Jyväskylä of the Finnish Liiga. He formally requested a trade from the Dallas Stars, who currently retain his NHL rights, in September 2019. Honka was selected by the Dallas Stars in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Thomas Chabot is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently an alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Chabot was drafted in the first round by the Senators in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Dante Fabbro is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 17th overall, in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Predators.
André Filipe Cunha Vidigal is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Cypriot club APOEL on loan from Fortuna Sittard as a left winger.
Eeli Tolvanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Tolvanen was selected by the Predators in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He was born in Vihti, Finland, but grew up in Huhmari, Finland
Rasmus Karjalainen is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Fortuna Sittard and represents the Finland national football team. He began his senior career in 2014, at age 18, with OLS. Karjalainen made his international debut for Finland in June 2018, and has since appeared in 2018–19 UEFA Nations League and in Finland´s UEFA Euro 2020 campaign, in which Finland national team secured its first ever place in European Football Championship tournament's group stage.
Anttoni Honka is a Finnish ice hockey defenceman who currently plays with JYP Jyväskylä of the Finnish Liiga. Honka was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 3rd round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Todd Owen Cantwell is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Norwich City.
During the 2019–20 season, Fortuna Sittard will participate in the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
Patrik Raitanen is a Finnish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Fortuna Sittard and the Finland national under-19 football team. Raitanen was born in Ulvila, Finland. He made his debut on senior level in FC Jazz, before signing with Liverpool at age 15 in 2017.
