Former NHLer is being accused of tax fraud

A report released today by Ilta-Sanomat explains that former NHL goalie Mika Noro is accused of the serious crime of aggravated tax fraud. The report explained exactly what that means in Finland.

The charges against Mika Noronen, who became involved in the real estate industry after retiring from playing hockey, date back to 2020. Ilta Sanomat reached out to him for comment, but Noronen wasn't interested.

Being found guilty could see Mika Noronen serving anywhere from four months to four years in prison under Finnish law. A date for a trial has not yet been set.

Mika Noronen's NHL career is an interesting case about a high-level prospect that didn't pan out, and it may not be entirely his fault. The Athletic called Mika Noronen's derailed career a cautionary tale about the Buffalo Sabres and three goalies.

Mka Noronen played a total of 71 regular season games in the NHL, mostly with the Buffalo Sabres, after being drafted by the team 21st overall in 1997. He was traded to the Vancouver Canucks for a first-round pick in 2006. Noronen played four games for the team before heading back home. From there, he played in the KHL, SHL, DEL, SM-Liiga and other hockey leagues before retiring from the sport in 2016.

In 2004, Noronen was credited with a goal during a Sabres game, making him the first Finnish born netminder to get a goal in the NHL.

Current member of the Buffalo Sabres Jeff Skinner recently became the holder of an unfortunate NHL record.

Source: Ilta Sanomat
Mika Noronen is accussed of a serious crime