ISO Esports signs roster eager to earn their spot at the European top

ISO Esports is a gaming organization hailing from Ulvila, Finland with teams in CS:GO and now NHL. Their new NHL roster is currently battling in the Elite Qualifiers with hopes of gaining an open spot in the European top 16.

Otukset eSports emerged seemingly out of nowhere in the summer of 2021 and made an impressive FCL Playoffs push with a roster very few expected to stand a chance against the big dogs. The squad, then featuring players with experience mainly from mid-tier ECL Pro teams or below, immediately took the community by storm with their cheeky social media strategy and great performances on the ice. Sadly, the summer project didn't continue into the ECL, as several players were recruited to new opportunities, but Otukset were to make a return again in the 2022 eHockey SM. 

This time, the squad won't be parting ways for the ECL, but rather they'll be getting stronger. By joining forces with ISO Esports, the new roster is looking to focus their energy on first and foremost establishing themselves in the Pro division, but also pushing as quickly as possible for the European top 16.

Jani Männistö, CEO of ISO Esports has the following to say about their new acquisition: "We had the great opportunity of signing a new team, and at the end of the day, the decision was easy. Our NHL team is a dedicated group, hungry for success. The atmosphere within the team is excellent and an open and active dialogue between the team and organization will be a key factor in our development. ISO Esports has established themselves in the Finnish esports scene and now our will to develop and succeed is bigger than ever."

"Absolutely we'd want to see our team reach the highest of prizes right away, but a more realistic approach for our debut season is making the Playoffs. We are looking for longevity from our team and eventually they could reach that synergy that takes to the highest level."

Valtteri @Kaikkien Janoisten Sankari (Goodtobeatonttu) Yli-Olli is excited about the future for his team, especially with some of their new signings and their new partnership with ISO.

"Our past few campaigns in the FCL and eHSM have been successful mainly due to the fact the fact that we are thinking the game in very similar ways, and that's what we've been trying to keep in mind when signing new players to our squad around the Otukset core. We're excited to keep our momentum going into the ECL and ever since the first contact with ISO, I had the feeling that both us and the organization have very similar objectives, the cooperation has been smooth and we're looking good moving forward."

"One of the main reasons for signing with an organization was obviously getting support and sponsorship, but we also felt that this is the right time to take the next step. Our game has been in good shape for some time already and we are now ready to make an impact."

Currently the squad is fighting for an open position in ECL '23 Winter Elite together with HanaaHC, RCTIC and Renascor in the Elite Qualifiers. Their prospects are looking rather good with a 4-1-1 record in their six qualifier games.