While serving this suspension, he attacked Ilves defenseman Kevin Kantee in the locker room area of the Ässät arena on October 27, receiving an additional five-game suspension. Nickerson has turned out to be a fan favourite in Pori during his stints in Finland. In February 2008 Nickerson was transferred from Ässät to Ilves.
While serving a suspension, he attacked Ilves defenseman Kevin Kantee in the locker room of the Ässät arena on October 27th, receiving an additional five-game suspension. Nickerson has become a beloved figure among Pori fans during his time in Finland. In February 2008, Nickerson was transferred from Ässät to Ilves.