Jere Karalahti: I haven’t been taking anything for 3 years

Dynamo Minsk new defender Jere Karalahti, who has a controversial reputation for drugs and alcohol abuse, assured that he will cause no problems to his new club.

«When did you get the offer from Dynamo?»

«Last week».

«Was that a surprise for you?»

«Yes, a little bit».

«What did you know about Dynamo?»

«I spoke with Ville Peltonen, who told me that everything is top-level in Minsk. I am really excited to sign this contract».

«Why did you refuse to join Neftekhimik two years ago after signing a contract with them?»

«I had some problems. I realized that I wasn’t able to play at such a level. In fact, that’s the reason. I didn’t want to let anybody down».

«Why didn’t you manage to stay in the NHL?»

«I guess I was a different person then».

«And what has changed by now?»

«I decided to change myself».

«Does it mean there will be no more alcohol, no more drugs?»

«I haven’t been taking anything for 3 years already».

«So there will be no problems with you?»

«No, I’m sure of that,» Karalahti said according to Goals.by.