Lukander's charity ice hockey match a success.

A budget of EUR14,000 was raised during a charity ice hockey match hosted by Skoda Motorsport World Rally Team co-driver Paavo Lukander at Kuovala some days ago.

The money raised will be used to help young Finns recover from drug addiction.

Lukander, who is a former ice hockey player, attracted many of Finland's World famous ice hockey stars, such as Jarri Kurri [five times Stanley Cup winner], Janne Laukkanen [NHL Tampa Bay Lightning player], and Timo Jutila [Finnish national team], to take part including Skoda team colleague Toni Gardemeister.

Lukander's team was headed by four times World Rally champion Juha Kankkunen. The match attracted more than 1500 spectators.

Speaking after the match Lukander commented: "It was a successful day, it was great fun to play with my friends again, and it gives me a good feeling that I could do something for a good purpose at the same time."