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.
During his suspension, Nickerson assaulted Ilves defenseman Kevin Kantee in the locker room of the Ässät arena on October 27th, resulting in an additional five-game ban. Nickerson has become a beloved figure among Pori fans during his time with Ässät and was later transferred to Ilves.