2025–26 Auroraliiga season

Coaching changes Player movements Note: This section does not record all player signings. It is generally limited to player movements involving national team players from any country, international import players, and extra-league signings. Player nationality displayed is limited to primary nation of IIHF eligibility; some players may hold citizenship in more than one country. == Teams ==

The regular season began on Saturday, 6 September 2025. The season opening weekend was hosted in Oulu at the Raksilan harjoitushalli. Standings The regular season concluded on Sunday, 22 February 2026. Kiekko-Espoo finished the season at least ten points ahead of any other team in the league and won the regular season title for the third consecutive year. Results Player statistics Scoring leaders The following players led the league in points at the conclusion of the regular season on 22 February 2026. The following skaters were the top point scorers of teams not represented on the scoring leader table at the conclusion of the regular season on 22 February 2026, noted with their overall league scoring rank: : 51. Moona Keskisarja, RoKi: 26 GP, 11 G, 5 A, 16 Pts, 8 PIM : 63. Emilia Pekkarinen, KalPa: 31 GP, 4 G, 10 A, 14 Pts, 31 PIM Goaltenders The following goaltenders had played at least one-third of their team's minutes in net at the conclusion of the regular season on 22 February 2026, sorted by save percentage. In-season player movements Note: This section records all in-season player transactions. Player nationality indicates primary nation of IIHF eligibility; some players may hold multiple citizenship. Loans ==Playoffs==

The 2026 Aurora Borealis Cup playoffs began on 28 February and the Aurora Borealis Cup will be awarded no later than 11 April. Bracket ==Qualification==

The Auroraliiga qualification matches () began on 14 March 2026 and concluded on 21 March. The qualification was played as a best-of-five series between the Pelicans, winners of the Naisten Mestis playoffs, and RoKi, the lowest ranked team from the Auroraliiga regular season. The Pelicans swept the series to earn placement in the 2026–27 Auroraliiga season. Naisten Mestis playoffs The Pelicans Lahti () were the Naisten Mestis point leaders in the 2025–26 regular season, the team's inaugural Mestis season. In the 2026 Naisten Mestis playoffs, the Pelicans swept both the semifinals and finals to claim the playoff champion title and earned the opportunity to contest for a place in the Auroraliiga for the 2026–27 season. Bracket Qualification games The Pelicans Lahti continued their winning streak from the Naisten Mestis playoffs and swept the Auroraliiga qualifiers in three games to earn a place in the 2026–27 Auroraliiga season. RoKi was relegated to the Naisten Mestis after six seasons in the Auroraliiga. Results All times local, Eastern European Time (UTC+2) ---- ---- ==Awards and honors==

• Kultainen Kypärä ('Golden Helmet'): Emma Nuutinen, K-Espoo Finnish Ice Hockey Association awards • Riikka Nieminen Award (Player of the Year): Emma Nuutinen, K-Espoo • Tuula Puputti Award (Goaltender of the Year): Anni Keisala, HPK • Päivi Halonen Award (Defender of the Year): Elli Suoranta, Ilves • Katja Riipi Award (Forward of the Year): Pauliina Salonen, HIFK • Marianne Ihalainen Award (Top point scorer): Emma Nuutinen, K-Espoo • Tiia Reima Award (Top goal scorer): Emma Nuutinen, K-Espoo • Sari Fisk Award (Best plus–minus): Pauliina Salonen, HIFK • Noora Räty Award (Rookie of the Year): Emmi Loponen, Kärpät • Emma Laaksonen Award (Fair-play player): Johanna Juutilainen, Ilves • Hannu Saintula Award (Coach of the Year): Marko Peltoniemi, HPK • Student Athlete Award: Veera Huotari, HIFK • Anu Hirvonen Award (Best Referee): Reetta-Kaisa Lusi • Johanna Suban Award (Best Linesman): Eleonoora Mikkonen All-Star team The All-Star team was selected by Auroraliiga coaches. • October 2025: Elli Suoranta (D), Ilves • November 2025: Anni Keisala (G), HPK • December 2025: Emmi Juusela (F), HIFK • January 2026: Pauliina Salonen (F), HIFK == References ==