Rovaniemen Kiekko Women
Wikipedia - RoKi Naiset
Rovaniemen Kiekko Naiset ('Rovaniemi's Puck Women'), abbreviated RoKi Naiset, are an ice hockey team in the Naisten Liiga. They play at Lappi Areena in Rovaniemi, the capital city of Finnish Lapland.
History
The team was founded as the women's representative team of the ice hockey club Rovaniemen Kiekko (RoKi) in 2012. RoKi Naiset quickly established themselves as perennially successful competitors in the Naisten Mestis, the second-tier women's ice hockey league in Finland. In December 2019, RoKi earned promotion to the Lower Division (Finnish: Alempi jatkosarja) of the Naisten Liiga, Finland's premier women's ice hockey league.
RoKi first played a full regular season in the Naisten Liiga during the 2020–21 season. They successfully defended their place in the Naisten Liiga during the post-season qualification series in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
The team is made up of talented female athletes who are dedicated to the sport of ice hockey and work hard to achieve success both individually and as a team. They are known for their strong defensive play, quick transitions, and powerful offensive attacks.
Rovaniemen Kiekko Women has a loyal fan base that supports them at every game, creating an electric atmosphere in the arena. The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a fierce polar bear, symbolizing their strength and determination on the ice.
Overall, Rovaniemen Kiekko Women is a respected and formidable force in Finnish women's ice hockey, and they continue to strive for excellence in every game they play.