Luke Sellars stays in Joensuu despite DUI charge

Despite facing DUI charges, Luke Sellars of Jokipojat Joensuu will finish out the season with the Mestis club. Team officials released a statement indicating both their own and the player's sincere apologies. Manager Aki Lindros confirmed that he was aware of the player's less-than-clean reputation before joining the organization. Still, Jokipojat has decided to stand by the player and not release him.