Miro Aaltonen: Contract torn up

Striker Miro Aalto is suspected of a doping violation. The matter came to light on Friday, when the player was temporarily banned from competition in Switzerland.

As a result of the incident, the puck player and the Swiss club Kloten canceled their contract on Saturday. This is reported by Blick, among others.

According to Iltalehti’s information from Switzerland, Aalto may be banned from competition for three months.

Kloten’s head coach is Lauri Marjamäki.

In a nightclub

Aaltonen’s mess goes back to a Christmas nightclub visit.

– During the game break before Christmas 2024, I have been in a nightclub and apparently used a substance for entertainment purposes, which does not improve performance, but is prohibited in sports, Aaltonen told STT in his announcement.

Aaltonen said that it was a stupid mistake.

– I seek professional help for the situation and face the consequences of my actions. I want to return to practice my profession as soon as I am allowed to. I sincerely apologize for my actions to my loved ones and to Kloten’s organization, fans and teammates, Aaltonen continued to STT.

Known as a power forward, Aaltonen is a familiar sight from Leijon. He was involved in winning Olympic gold in 2022.

How next season

Miro Aaltonen should play in the Bern team next season. Tomi Sodium / AOP

The man who grew up in Joensuu played 244 games in the KHL and the man has played 233 games in the League so far. Aaltonen was in his third season in Switzerland.

Aaltonen already signed a two-season contract with the big Swiss league club Bern in the fall. Bern has not yet commented on whether the events will somehow affect the next season.

Bern’s head coach is Jussi Tapola.

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