He signed a contract for the 2008-09 season in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, and had a further career change when he joined to EHC Black Wings Linz on 29 January 2009.
Mikko Leppilampi | Mikko Ilonen | Mikko Kuustonen | Bunker Ramo Corporation | Mikko Paatelainen | Mikko Lindström | Mikko "Linde" Lindström | Mikko Hirvonen | Mikko Alatalo | Mikko Vilmunen | Mikko Ruutu | Mikko Rämö | Mikko Manninen | Mikko Lampi | Mikko Kurvinen | Mikko Hyppönen | Joshua Cooper Ramo |
When netminder Karl Goehring was hurriedly hired to replace Thomas, Hallikainen returned to backup goaltender, and with the arrival of Mikko Rämö, to games with the Jokerit junior team.