Pataljoona
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Ässät Fan Club/Pataljoona ry, otherwise known as Pataljoona (Finnish for Battalion), is the official supporters' organization of Porin Ässät. Pataljoona is present at Ässät's home games and sometimes away games, especially Lukko–Ässät derby games.[1] Pataljoona has chants supported by a drum, a megaphone, flags, signs and tifos.[2] In Ässät home games, Pataljoona operates from the standing section of the Isomäki Areena.[3]
Pataljoona | |
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Established | 2007 |
Type | Ice hockey supporter group |
Club | HC Ässät Pori |
Arena | Isomäki Ice Hall |
Stand | Seisomakatsomo |
Membership | ~200 |
Colours |
Ässät's fans are known for being loud in the fan section called Seisomakatsomo (standing section).[3][4] During the 2008–09 season, Pataljoona was the third largest fan organization by members in Finland.[5]
Pataljoona also works with the Karhunkämmen.[6] Karhunkämmen is a fan club that works with multiple teams from Pori (e.g. Pesäkarhut, FC Jazz and Ässät).[7]