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SaiPa

Liiga

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W3 - 2Nov 28

4:30 PMDec 5

3:00 PMDec 7

2016-2017

2016-2017 SaiPa Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#27	Jussi Markkanen (G)	49	1975	Imatra, FIN	6'0"	185	L
	#31	Jussi Olkinuora (G)	34	1990	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	201	L
	#32	Ville Ruokonen (G)	26	1998	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'11"	190	L
	#35	Frans Tuohimaa (G)	33	1991	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	192	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#49	Simon Backman (D)"A"	40	1984	Pietarsaari, FIN	5'9"	181	L
	#22	Brett Carson (D)	38	1985	Regina, SK, CAN	6'4"	227	R
	#26	Markus Kojo (D)Loan	30	1994	Noormarkku, FIN	6'4"	220	L
	#5	Santeri Koponen (D)	27	1997	Joensuu, FIN	5'10"	183	L
	#55	Lasse Lappalainen (D)	35	1989	Kuopio, FIN	6'2"	198	L
	#61	Jarno Lippojoki (D)Loan	38	1986	Imatra, FIN	5'10"	187	L
	#18	Kalle Maalahti (D)	33	1991	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'10"	198	L
	#6	Henry Maarnela (D)	28	1996	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'9"	176	L
	#77	William Mäkinen (D)	29	1995	Jämsänkoski, FIN	6'0"	174	L
	#7	Markus Ovaska (D)	29	1995	Imatra, FIN	5'9"	174	L
	#88	Per Savilahti Nagander (D)	39	1985	Luleå, SWE	6'5"	227	R
	#44	Jere Sneck (D)	30	1994	Helsinki, FIN	6'3"	216	L
	#56	Lauri Taipalus (D)"A"	36	1988	Alavus, FIN	5'11"	196	L
	#2	Kasperi Torikka (D)	25	1999	Ristiina, FIN	5'10"	174	L
	#4	Kristian Tuohilampi (D)Loan	35	1989	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	179	L
FORWARDS
	#75	Jimi Aavikko (LW/RW)	27	1997	Vantaa, FIN	5'9"	165	L
	#98	Kristian Afanasyev (C/LW)	26	1998	Mexico City, MEX	6'4"	198	R
	#91	Jesse Hallikas (LW)	27	1997	Imatra, FIN	5'8"	179	L
	#10	Curtis Hamilton (LW/RW)	32	1991	Tacoma, WA, USA	6'2"	212	L
	#71	Matti Järvinen (C)"A"	35	1989	London, GBR	6'5"	214	L
	#48	Joona Jääskeläinen (LW/RW)	28	1996	Imatra, FIN	5'10"	176	R
	#72	Elmeri Kaksonen (LW/RW)	37	1987	Savonlinna, FIN	6'0"	181	L
	#17	Henry Karjalainen (LW/RW)	29	1995	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'10"	176	L
	#51	Janne Kettunen (C/LW)	30	1994	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'9"	198	L
	#8	Ville Koho (C)"C"	42	1982	Imatra, FIN	5'10"	187	L
	#63	Eetu Koski (C)	32	1992	Uusikaupunki, FIN	5'11"	187	L
	#60	Tero Koskiranta (C/LW)	40	1984	Paimio, FIN	6'1"	203	L
	#78	Mikael Kuronen (RW/C)	32	1992	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	170	R
	#11	Tomi Leivo (LW)	35	1989	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'11"	187	L
	#45	Teemu Lämsä (C/RW)Loan	28	1996	Turku, FIN	6'3"	198	R
	#15	John McFarland (LW/RW)	32	1992	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	6'0"	212	R
	#25	Antton Mönkäre (LW/RW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	187	L
	#13	Joni Nikko (LW/RW)	30	1994	Vaasa, FIN	6'2"	209	L
	#89	Santeri Ovaska (F)	28	1996	Lustenau, AUT	5'9"	168	R
	#24	Lauri Piironen (LW)	27	1997	Polvijärvi, FIN	5'11"	181	L
	#68	Saku Salminen (C/LW)	30	1994	Helsinki, FIN	6'4"	209	L
	#82	Sebastian Sjöholm (C)	28	1996	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'8"	165	L
	#81	Leo Sormunen (LW/RW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	181	L
	#12	Kim Strömberg (C/W)	36	1987	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	185	L
	#19	Brock Trotter (C/W)	37	1987	Brandon, MB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#80	Ville Vainikainen (LW/RW)	30	1994	Kuopio, FIN	5'11"	198	L
	#93	Toni Villa (F)	27	1997	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'7"	163	L
	#21	Valtteri Virkkunen (C/LW)	33	1991	Espoo, FIN	5'9"	176	L

Position: G: 4, D: 11, F: 25Av Age: 25.45 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 SaiPa Staff

Head CoachAri Santanen
Asst. CoachTuomo Ropo
Asst. CoachJouko Viljakainen
Goaltending CoachJanne Valtonen
General ManagerMarko Ek
Sports ManagerAntti Tuomenoksa
Team ManagerJukka Tuovinen
ChairmanTimo Tersa
Conditioning CoachJussi Huhtala
Equipment ManagerKari Meronen
Equipment ManagerMarkku Puroharju
Head Equipment ManagerMarko Puroharju
Physical TherapistAntti Ropo

Team Staff History

2016-2017 SaiPa Captains

"C"

Ville Koho

"A"

Team Captaincy History

SaiPa Facts

Plays in: Liiga
Team Colors: Yellow + Black + White
Town: Lappeenranta, FIN Map
Founded: 1948

2016-2017 SaiPa Roster Facts

Nationalities

41 players
4 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

SaiPa: 4 402 GP
NHL: 224 GP
WC: 8 GP
SHL: 293 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 156 GP
Liiga: 6 300 GP
KHL: 113 GP
Czechia: 43 GP
AHL: 962 GP
NL: 157 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Ketterä (Mestis)
SaiPa U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
SaiPa U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
SaiPa U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
SaiPa/Ketterä U17 (U17 II-divisioona)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Lappeenrannan jäähalli
Location: Lappeenranta, FIN
Capacity: 4 820
Construction Year: 1972

SaiPa Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/07/2024 03:00 PM UTC	KooKoo	SaiPa	-	Liiga
12/05/2024 04:30 PM UTC	HPK	SaiPa	-	Liiga
11/28/2024 03:00 PM UTC	SaiPa	HPK	3 - 2 (OT 61:54)	Liiga
11/26/2024 04:30 PM UTC	TPS	SaiPa	1 - 2	Liiga
11/22/2024 04:30 PM UTC	SaiPa	Tappara	4 - 3	Liiga

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Latest Transactions

11/14/2024

confirmed

Mark Pysyk (D)

Joining fromNo team

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11/12/2024

confirmed

Michael Hutchinson (G)

Joining fromNo team

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11/04/2024

confirmed

Oskari Salminen (G)

Leaving forJYP

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10/15/2024

confirmed

Kim Strömberg (F)

Joining fromKalmar HC

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10/11/2024

confirmed

Oliver Kjær (F)

Leaving forEsbjerg Energy

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09/23/2024

confirmed

Henri Kiviaho (G)

Leaving forMalmö Redhawks

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09/17/2024

loan

Elmeri Laakso (D)

Leaving forKetterä

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08/25/2024

confirmed

Oskari Salminen (G)

Joining fromNorfolk Admirals

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SaiPa History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	Liiga	26	15	7	-	2	2	81	68	51	1.96	1	-
2023-2024	Liiga	60	5	35	-	10	10	125	231	45	0.75	15	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	Liiga	60	8	35	-	7	10	124	222	48	0.8	15	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	Liiga	60	15	35	-	3	7	128	193	58	0.97	14	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	Liiga	53	13	31	-	3	6	95	147	51	0.96	13	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	Liiga	59	22	37	-	4	4	123	185	66	1.12	12	Did not make playoffs
2018-2019	Liiga	60	21	24	-	10	5	156	162	88	1.47	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2017-2018	Liiga	60	21	20	-	11	8	153	163	93	1.55	7	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	Liiga	60	14	33	-	5	8	116	181	60	1	15	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	Liiga	60	27	20	-	5	8	178	146	99	1.65	5	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	Liiga	60	23	21	-	9	7	151	146	94	1.57	8	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	Liiga	60	26	21	-	9	4	160	134	100	1.67	4	Bronze game loss
2012-2013	SM-liiga	60	23	24	-	7	6	162	173	89	1.48	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2011-2012	SM-liiga	60	18	24	-	5	13	155	176	77	1.28	11	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	SM-liiga	60	16	31	-	4	9	137	186	65	1.08	12	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	SM-liiga	58	20	27	-	6	5	154	176	77	1.33	11	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	SM-liiga	58	17	34	-	4	3	136	174	62	1.07	14	Saved in play-out
2007-2008	SM-liiga	56	15	29	-	5	7	115	155	62	1.11	11	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	SM-liiga	56	20	28	-	4	4	150	181	72	1.29	11	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	SM-liiga	56	23	21	-	6	6	149	130	87	1.55	7	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	SM-liiga	56	11	33	-	7	5	145	195	52	0.93	12	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	SM-liiga	56	11	33	12	-	-	127	194	36	0.64	12	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	SM-liiga	56	19	31	6	-	-	134	172	48	0.86	11	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	SM-liiga	56	13	39	4	-	-	124	202	31	0.55	13	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	SM-liiga	56	24	29	3	-	-	152	154	51	0.91	10	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	SM-liiga	54	16	25	13	-	-	154	185	45	0.83	9	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	SM-liiga	54	25	24	4	-	-	141	153	54	1	6	Bronze game loss
1997-1998	SM-liiga	48	21	20	7	-	-	135	142	49	1.02	6	Quarterfinal loss
1996-1997	SM-liiga	50	13	29	8	-	-	118	181	34	0.68	11	Did not make playoffs
1995-1996	I-divisioona	44	28	12	4	-	-	188	124	60	1.36	2	Promoted

SaiPa Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2016-2017	Champions HL	4	3	0	-	1	0	17	9	11	2.75	1	Eighth Final Loss
2014-2015	Champions HL	6	4	1	-	1	0	18	11	14	2.33	1	Quarterfinal loss
1970-1971	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
1969-1970	Suomen Cup	1	0	1	-	-	-	3	4	-	-	-	First round loss
1964-1965	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
1957-1958	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-

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SaiPa Stars And Cult Players

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