Men's Hockey | 8/5/2025 4:00:00 PM

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The RMU men's hockey program proudly announces three distinguished alums – Justin Addamo, Santeri Hartikainen, and Brian Kramer – have all signed contracts to play in Finland's premier professional ice hockey league, Liiga, for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
 
"It's incredibly exciting to see three of our former players continuing their professional careers at such a high level in Finland's Liiga," said Head Coach Derek Schooley. "This speaks volumes about the development and opportunities that come with playing at RMU. Justin, Santeri, and Brian each brought unique talents to our program, and we are immensely proud to see them thrive internationally. It's a testament to their dedication and hard work."
 
Justin Addamo (F) | Jukurit (Liiga)
A native of Clermont-Ferrand, France, Addamo will join Jukurit for the 2025-26 season. Addamo brings a wealth of recent professional experience, having most recently played a season in Czechia's top league. Prior to that, he spent time in the AHL and ECHL, notably within the Pittsburgh Penguins affiliate system (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Wheeling Nailers). In the 2023-24 season, Addamo served as captain for the Nailers, showcasing his leadership and offensive prowess by producing 34 points in 35 games. During his collegiate career with the Colonials, Addamo appeared in 96 games, scoring 22 goals, 27 assists, and 49 points.
 
Santeri Hartikainen (F) | HIFK (Liiga)
Finnish native Santeri Hartikainen, hailing from Helsinki, will continue his professional career in his home country for a third consecutive season, playing for HIFK, one of Liiga's most storied franchises. Hartikainen has already dressed for 106 professional games in his career, cementing his place in the Finnish hockey landscape. During his two seasons at RMU, Hartikainen appeared in 55 games, contributing 10 goals, 14 assists, and 24 points.
 
Brian Kramer (D) | SaiPa (Liiga)
Pittsburgh native Brian Kramer has signed his first professional contract in Finland with SaiPa, marking a new chapter in his career. Prior to his collegiate hockey career, Kramer developed his game within the highly regarded Pittsburgh Penguins Elite teams. In his single season at RMU during the 2020-21 campaign, the defenseman made an immediate impact, dressing for 22 games and producing 12 points, earning a spot on the AHA All-Rookie Team. He also won a national championship last year at Western Michigan.
 
Under Schooley's leadership since 2004, the program has developed more than 85 student-athletes to play professionally.
 
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