Off to Sweden - Mikko Kousa joins Djurgårdens IF of the SHL

According to Expressen-blogger Johan Svensson, the Finnish international Mikko Kousa has signed with Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Last season, the 28-year-old played eleven games for SC Bern.

The Finnish defenseman joined SC Bern at the end of November in 2015. During the remainder of the season, he suited up for the Bears in eleven games and put up a total of five points (three goals, two assists). But then, the Finn had to undergo a season-ending surgery due to hip problems.

As Djurgårdens IF later announced, the Finn has signed a one-year contract with the SHL team and will thus stay with them until the end of the 2016-17 season. (tme)