Attorneys find a special joy in playing the coolest sport

Canada and Finland are two countries – while separated by nearly 4,000 miles – that share a long love affair.

With hockey.

The winter sport that has produced a galaxy of NHL stars also has cast a spell on players of all other abilities, whether they be of the youth, rec league, or wannabe variety.

Among those who possess a special passion for the winter pastime are attorneys Tomi Merenheimo of Helsinki, Finland and Adam Kelso of Manitoba, Canada, two hockey-mad countries where ice time holds a certain sort of value that is beyond conventional measure. Their shared joy in playing the sport transcends geographic borders and serves as a bond that helps bring out their best qualities as lawyers.

See what they’re all about.