Police found former hockey player Jeanne Puhakka, 29, dead, and his partner is suspected of being murdered, according to reports.
Puhakka, Finland’s first openly gay hockey player, was found shot to death on Sunday at the home he shared with his 66-year-old partner Rolf Nordmo in Henter, Espoo, local media reported. It was done. Irta Sonomat. Police are investigating his death as a homicide and Nordmo was arrested at the scene without incident, the newspaper said.
BOISBRID, QUEBEC – MARCH 2: Skating during a QMJHL game against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada at Center d’Excellence Sport Rousseau on March 2, 2014 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. No. 13 Jeanne Puhakka of Chicoutimi-Saguenane. Armada defeated Sagunen 3-1. (Photo by Richard Wolowitz/Getty Images)
Puhakka was a popular hockey player whose passion shined on the ice. He was active in the sport at just 6 years old and began his stint in the majors in 2015, according to . TMZ. The professional athlete signed with the Blues, Espoo United and La Passes des Gap. He also signed with the national team and won a bronze medal at the 2013 Under-18 World Championships.
After retiring from hockey, the famous hockey player came out publicly as gay and decided to keep the details of his sexuality private while playing to avoid scrutiny from the sports world. revealed. In 2022, he wrote a memoir telling the story of his journey titled “Uros Copistas.”
The La Passes des Gap team released a statement upon learning of Puhakka’s death, publicly mourning the loss of their teammate.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family, relatives and all of his former teammates,” they wrote on social media. (Related article: Johnny Gaudreau’s sister breaks her silence after losing two brothers the day before her wedding)
“Janne was with the team during the 2017/2018 season and impressed the staff and teammates with his kindness and team spirit.”
Law enforcement agencies told Ilta Sanomat that the circumstances surrounding Puhakka’s death are currently under investigation.
