Harju, Johan
Printer-friendly versionRussia Wins Channel One Cup
Submitted by pete on December 21, 2008 - 20:39Team Russia won the Swedish leg of the Euro Tour this week going 3-0-0 in the Channel One Cup.
Defenseman Janne Niskala appeared for Finland (1-1-1) in the tournament, registering a pair of goals in his team's tournament closing 5-2 win over the Czech Republic. Niskala also had 4 penalty minutes and was -1 for the week.
Johan Harju was a late addition for Sweden after an injury to one of the Tre Kroner's forwards. Harju had a power play assist in garbage time of Sweden's 6-2 loss in Russia. Harju also had 2 penalty minutes and was -1 in the tournament.
Elitserien Scores 12/6-12/13
Submitted by pete on December 14, 2008 - 17:2512/6:
Andreas Holmqvist did not play in Djurgardens' 3-2 win over Farjestads.
Janne Niskala was scoreless in Frolunda's 2-1 win over Sodertalje.
12/8:
Janne Niskala had an assist in Frolunda's 4-2 win over Brynas.
12/9:
Johan Harju was scoreless in Lulea's 2-1 win over Skelleftea.
12/11:
Janne Niskala had two power play goals in Frolunda's 4-3 overtime loss to Timra.
Johan Harju had a power play goal in Lulea's 3-2 overtime loss to Djurgardens. Andreas Holmqvist did not play.
12/13:
Johan Harju had two penalty minutes in Lulea's 2-1 win over Sodertalje.
Janne Niskala was scoreless in Frolunda's 2-0 loss to Skelleftea.
Andreas Holmqvist did not play in Djurgardens' 3-3 tie with Brynas.
This Week's Elitserien Scores
Submitted by pete on November 27, 2008 - 15:11Thursday (11/20)
Johan Harju had a power play assist in Lulea's 3-2 overtime loss to Timra.
Janne Niskala had a shorthanded goal, a power play goal, and an assist in Frolunda's 4-1 win over Djurgardens. Andreas Holmqvist was scoreless in the match for Djurgardens.
Saturday (11/22)
Andreas Holmqvist was scoreless in Djurgardens' 4-3 loss to Rogle.
Janne Niskala had 2 penalty minutes in Frolunda's 2-0 win over Farjestads.
Johan Harju had a power play goal in Lulea's 3-3 tie with Brynas.
Monday (11/24)
Johan Harju had a goal in Lulea's 1-1 tie with HV 71.
Andreas Holmqvist had a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Djurgardens' 4-2 win over Timra.
Tuesday (11/25)
Janne Niskala was scoreless in Frolunda's 5-0 win over Rogle. In 5 games so far with the club, Niskala has 1 goal and 3 points with 4 penalty minutes and a +3 rating.
