Power Gaming's Counter-Strike team were beginning to get back on form after the team returned following disbandment due to military service, but today they have announced that star player Max Oskari 'ruuit' Aspe has dropped out of the line-up to focus on his personal life - namely the birth of his first child.

Kimmo 'BASiC' Fagerholm will be filling the void left by who many consider to be one of Finland's greatest players, despite stating that he would be retiring from competitive Counter-Strike. The former PlayZone member will be in action with his new team tonight, against OnTheEdge, in the first round of IEM's European qualifier.

Joona 'natu' Leppänen gave a lengthy statement to Power's website, notably stating, "We would like to stress the fact that this was a joined decision and [ruuit] is still very much a part of the team - and we might be seeing him helping us out should we need that in the immediate future." He carries on to say that the team are looking forward to teaming with BASiC due to his hunger and strive.

Power Gaming is now:

Samu 'plastE' Aalto
Kimmo 'BASiC' Fagerholm
Tino 'tihOp' Puumala
Niko 'naSu' Kovanen
Joona 'natu' Leppänen

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Source: Power Gaming