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Utah Hockey Club signs defenseman Olli Maatta to a 3-year extension

Utah Hockey Club signs defenseman Olli Maatta to a 3-year extension

Washington Post03-03-2025
The Utah Hockey Club signed Olli Maatta to a three-year contract extension Monday, rewarding the Finnish defenseman for helping them stay on the edge of playoff race in the Western Conference.
It is worth $10.5 million, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not announced.
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