The Kontinental Hockey League and Jokerit Hockey Club of Helsinki have signed an Agreement of Intent which includes official confirmation from the Finnish club of its intention to compete in the KHL Championship from 2014-15 season, while the League, in turn, has affirmed its intention to accept Jokerit as a participating club, providing the Finns meet all the necessary criteria for member clubs. The two parties agreed that the 30th of April, 2014, shall be the deadline for HC Jokerit to submit all the relevant financial guarantees demanded of clubs applying to join the Championship.
