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1988-1989
1988-1989 SM-liiga Standings
#  | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | TPS | 44 | 29 | 5 | 10 | - | - | 209 | 120 | 89 | 63 | 1.43 | Champion |
| 2. | Ilves | 44 | 27 | 4 | 13 | - | - | 232 | 171 | 61 | 58 | 1.32 | Bronze game win |
| 3. | JyP HT | 44 | 24 | 5 | 15 | - | - | 202 | 267 | -65 | 53 | 1.20 | Final loss |
| 4. | Tappara | 44 | 23 | 3 | 18 | - | - | 226 | 163 | 63 | 49 | 1.11 | Bronze game loss |
| 5. | KalPa | 44 | 24 | 1 | 19 | - | - | 188 | 195 | -7 | 49 | 1.11 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 6. | HIFK | 44 | 22 | 4 | 18 | - | - | 163 | 159 | 4 | 48 | 1.09 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Lukko | 44 | 22 | 1 | 21 | - | - | 187 | 185 | 2 | 45 | 1.02 | Did not make playoffs |
| 8. | HPK | 44 | 17 | 3 | 24 | - | - | 196 | 197 | -1 | 37 | 0.84 | Did not make playoffs |
| 9. | KooKoo | 44 | 16 | 4 | 23 | - | - | 146 | 194 | -48 | 36 | 0.82 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | SaiPa | 44 | 15 | 1 | 28 | - | - | 171 | 247 | -76 | 31 | 0.70 | Did not make playoffs |
| 11. | Kärpät | 44 | 14 | 2 | 28 | - | - | 152 | 212 | -60 | 30 | 0.68 | Relegated |
| 12. | Ässät | 44 | 13 | 3 | 28 | - | - | 165 | 227 | -62 | 29 | 0.66 | Relegated |
1988-1989 SM-liiga Player Stats
| # | player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 44 | 35 | 46 | 81 | 22 | |
| 2. | 44 | 18 | 56 | 74 | 40 | |
| 3. | 41 | 24 | 46 | 70 | 12 | |
| 4. | 44 | 31 | 36 | 67 | 69 | |
| 5. | 42 | 43 | 23 | 66 | 6 |
1988-1989 SM-liiga Goaltending Stats
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Liiga Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2025 04:30 PM UTC |  Tappara |  HPK | - |
| 03/01/2025 03:00 PM UTC |  Ässät |  Kärpät | 3 - 1 |
| 03/01/2025 03:00 PM UTC |  Kiekko-Espoo |  HIFK | 4 - 3 |
| 03/01/2025 03:00 PM UTC |  KalPa |  Pelicans | 6 - 3 |
| 03/01/2025 03:00 PM UTC |  SaiPa |  Ilves | 3 - 6 |
Liiga Transactions
| Date | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2025 | Tappara | HK Dukla Trencin |   | |
| 02/16/2025 | Utah Grizzlies | Sport | | |
| 02/16/2025 | HIFK | Pelicans | | |
| 02/16/2025 | Pelicans | HIFK | | |
| 02/15/2025 | Pelicans | Rögle BK | |
2025-2026 Liiga Free Agents
| Team | Player |
|---|---|
| Sport |  Atro Leppänen (D) |
| KalPa |  Matyas Kantner (F) |
| Pelicans |  Ryan Lasch (F) |
| TPS |  Max Lindroth (D) |
| SaiPa | Ville Petman (F) |
2026-2027 Liiga Free Agents
No Data Found
Player Nationalities
Liiga Team Comparison
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HIFK | 25 | 3 796 | 182.24 cm / 6'0" | 84.64 kg / 185 lbs | 23.80 |
| 2. | HPK | 25 | 2 283 | 181.13 cm / 5'11" | 82.96 kg / 181 lbs | 24.28 |
| 3. | Ilves | 25 | 3 582 | 180.08 cm / 5'11" | 84.36 kg / 185 lbs | 23.96 |
| 4. | JYP | 24 | 3 199 | 179.00 cm / 5'10" | 82.46 kg / 181 lbs | 24.67 |
| 5. | KalPa | 22 | 3 030 | 180.14 cm / 5'11" | 82.27 kg / 181 lbs | 24.45 |
| 6. | KooKoo | 25 | 2 550 | 181.40 cm / 5'11" | 82.84 kg / 181 lbs | 24.76 |
| 7. | Kärpät | 28 | 3 126 | 182.59 cm / 6'0" | 85.11 kg / 187 lbs | 23.18 |
| 8. | Lukko | 22 | 3 120 | 180.91 cm / 5'11" | 83.14 kg / 183 lbs | 22.82 |
| 9. | SaiPa | 24 | 2 054 | 181.08 cm / 5'11" | 84.00 kg / 185 lbs | 25.29 |
| 10. | TPS | 21 | 3 323 | 182.95 cm / 6'0" | 85.19 kg / 187 lbs | 25.00 |
| 11. | Tappara | 24 | 3 406 | 181.50 cm / 5'11" | 84.59 kg / 185 lbs | 23.38 |
| 12. | Ässät | 29 | 4 044 | 181.03 cm / 5'11" | 83.03 kg / 183 lbs | 23.59 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS  | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Niklas Salo (F) | 2024-2025 | Fassa | IHL | 36 | 35 | 49 | 84 | 8 |
| 2. | Tuomas Uronen (F) | 2024-2025 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 54 | 35 | 45 | 80 | 25 |
| 3. | Janne Laakkonen (F) | 2024-2025 | Peterborough Phantoms | NIHL | 40 | 11 | 69 | 80 | 21 |
| 4. | Juha Koivisto (F) | 2024-2025 | HC Ludwig | III-divisioona | 24 | 26 | 51 | 77 | 0 |
| 5. | Wiljami Myllylä (F) | 2024-2025 | KOOVEE II | II-divisioona | 23 | 34 | 33 | 67 | 6 |
| 6. | Niklas Andersson (F) | 2024-2025 | Karhu-Kissat | III-divisioona | 22 | 33 | 32 | 65 | 14 |
| 7. | Arttu Nevasaari (F) | 2024-2025 | Laser HT Akatemia | III-divisioona | 16 | 30 | 34 | 64 | 4 |
| 8. | Mikko Rantanen (F) | 2024-2025 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 49 | 25 | 39 | 64 | 28 |
| 9. | Matias Varttinen (F) | 2024-2025 | Hannover Indians | Oberliga | 39 | 33 | 28 | 61 | 10 |
| 10. | Santeri Haarala (F) | 2024-2025 | EHC Erfurt | Oberliga | 42 | 26 | 35 | 61 | 18 |
Regular Season
League All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Janne Ojanen (F) | 876 | 283 | 516 | 799 |
| 2. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 668 | 462 | 330 | 792 |
| 3. | Kristian Kuusela (F) | 1107 | 280 | 458 | 738 |
| 4. | Ville Vahalahti (F) | 977 | 260 | 427 | 687 |
| 5. | Jari Lindroos (F) | 649 | 230 | 432 | 662 |
League All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 668 | 462 | 330 | 792 |
| 2. | Vesa Viitakoski (F) | 803 | 296 | 244 | 540 |
| 3. | Timo Susi (F) | 552 | 295 | 245 | 540 |
| 4. | Janne Ojanen (F) | 876 | 283 | 516 | 799 |
| 5. | Kari Makkonen (F) | 529 | 281 | 285 | 566 |
League All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Janne Ojanen (F) | 876 | 283 | 516 | 799 |
| 2. | Kristian Kuusela (F) | 1107 | 280 | 458 | 738 |
| 3. | Esa Keskinen (F) | 478 | 215 | 443 | 658 |
| 4. | Jari Lindroos (F) | 649 | 230 | 432 | 662 |
| 5. | Matti Hagman (F) | 432 | 217 | 432 | 649 |
League All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Markus Kankaanperä (D) | 1054 | 55 | 187 | 2129 |
| 2. | Pasi Peltonen (D) | 827 | 69 | 234 | 1402 |
| 3. | Toni Mäkiaho (F) | 635 | 148 | 310 | 1348 |
| 4. | Jyri Marttinen (D) | 758 | 75 | 199 | 1165 |
| 5. | Pauli Levokari (D) | 497 | 27 | 74 | 1101 |
League All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jan Latvala (D) | 1230 | 115 | 317 | 432 |
| 2. | Kristian Kuusela (F) | 1107 | 280 | 458 | 738 |
| 3. | Markus Kankaanperä (D) | 1054 | 55 | 132 | 187 |
| 4. | Arto Laatikainen (D) | 1024 | 83 | 256 | 339 |
| 5. | Erik Hämäläinen (D) | 1001 | 163 | 240 | 403 |
League All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Janne Ståhl (F) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2.00 |
| 2. |  Jan Jasko (F) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 3. | Veli-Pekka Ketola (F) | 144 | 95 | 250 | 1.74 |
| 4. |  Mariusz Czerkawski (F) | 7 | 9 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 5. |  Theo Fleury (F) | 10 | 8 | 17 | 1.70 |
League All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kari Jalonen (F) | 1986-1987 | SM-liiga | 44 | 29 | 64 | 93 | 2.11 | 30 |
| 2. | Matti Hagman (F) | 1979-1980 | SM-liiga | 35 | 37 | 50 | 87 | 2.49 | 28 |
| 3. | Raimo Summanen (F) | 1988-1989 | SM-liiga | 44 | 35 | 46 | 81 | 1.84 | 22 |
| 4. | Jan Caloun (F) | 1998-1999 | SM-liiga | 51 | 24 | 57 | 81 | 1.59 | 95 |
| 5. | Kai Nurminen (F) | 1999-2000 | SM-liiga | 54 | 41 | 37 | 78 | 1.44 | 40 |
League All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 1987-1988 | SM-liiga | 44 | 47 | 20 | 67 | 1.52 | 42 |
| 2. | Raimo Summanen (F) | 1982-1983 | SM-liiga | 36 | 45 | 15 | 60 | 1.67 | 36 |
| 3. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 1985-1986 | SM-liiga | 36 | 44 | 27 | 71 | 1.97 | 26 |
| 4. | Jukka Vilander (F) | 1988-1989 | SM-liiga | 42 | 43 | 23 | 66 | 1.57 | 6 |
| 5. | Kai Nurminen (F) | 1999-2000 | SM-liiga | 54 | 41 | 37 | 78 | 1.44 | 40 |
League All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kari Jalonen (F) | 1986-1987 | SM-liiga | 44 | 29 | 64 | 93 | 2.11 | 30 |
| 2. | Jan Caloun (F) | 1998-1999 | SM-liiga | 51 | 24 | 57 | 81 | 1.59 | 95 |
| 3. | Kari Jalonen (F) | 1988-1989 | SM-liiga | 44 | 18 | 56 | 74 | 1.68 | 40 |
| 4. | Esa Keskinen (F) | 1987-1988 | SM-liiga | 44 | 14 | 55 | 69 | 1.57 | 14 |
| 5. | Pekka Järvelä (F) | 1986-1987 | SM-liiga | 41 | 17 | 54 | 71 | 1.73 | 32 |
League All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Nickerson (D) | 2005-2006 | SM-liiga | 36 | 5 | 13 | 0.36 | 236 |
| 2. | Kristian Kudroc (D) | 2005-2006 | SM-liiga | 48 | 10 | 22 | 0.46 | 227 |
| 3. | Jarkko Ruutu (F) | 2004-2005 | SM-liiga | 50 | 10 | 28 | 0.56 | 215 |
| 4. | Ben Blood (D) | 2017-2018 | Liiga | 57 | 3 | 10 | 0.18 | 207 |
| 5. | Sami Helenius (D) | 2007-2008 | SM-liiga | 49 | 1 | 7 | 0.14 | 198 |
List of Liiga Champions
- 2024Tappara
- 2023Tappara
- 2022Tappara
- 2021Lukko
- 2019HPK
- 2018Kärpät
- 2017Tappara
- 2016Tappara
- 2015Kärpät
- 2014Kärpät
- 2013Ässät
- 2012JYP
- 2011HIFK
- 2010TPS
- 2009JYP
- 2008Kärpät
- 2007Kärpät
- 2006HPK
- 2005Kärpät
- 2004Kärpät
- 2003Tappara
- 2002Jokerit
- 2001TPS
- 2000TPS
- 1999TPS
- 1998HIFK
- 1997Jokerit
- 1996Jokerit
- 1995TPS
- 1994Jokerit
- 1993TPS
- 1992Jokerit
- 1991TPS
- 1990TPS
- 1989TPS
- 1988Tappara
- 1987Tappara
- 1986Tappara
- 1985Ilves
- 1984Tappara
- 1983HIFK
- 1982Tappara
- 1981Kärpät
- 1980HIFK
- 1979Tappara
- 1978Ässät
- 1977Tappara
- 1976TPS
Liiga Awards
- Liiga All-Star Team
- Liiga Best Defenseman (Pekka Rautakallio Award)
- Liiga Best Goaltender (Urpo Ylönen Award)
- Liiga Best Player in Playoffs (Jari Kurri Award)
- Liiga Best Player of Regular Season (Lasse Oksanen Award)
- Liiga Best Plus/Minus (Matti Keinonen Trophy)
- Liiga Best SVS%
- Liiga Bronze Medal
- Liiga Champion
- Liiga Coach of the Year (Kalevi Numminen Trophy)
- Liiga Gentleman of the Year
- Liiga Golden Helmet
- Liiga Lynces Academici Defenseman Award
- Liiga Lynces Academici Forward Award
- Liiga Lynces Academici Goalie Award
- Liiga Most Assists
- Liiga Most Assists by Defenseman
- Liiga Most Assists by Rookie
- Liiga Most Goals (Aarne Honkavaara Trophy)
- Liiga Most Goals by Defenseman (Juha Rantasila Trophy)
- Liiga Most Goals by Rookie
- Liiga Most Penalized Player
- Liiga Most Points (Veli-Pekka Ketola Trophy)
- Liiga Most Points by Defenseman
- Liiga Most Points by Junior
- Liiga Most Points by Rookie
- Liiga Most Points by U18 Junior
- Liiga Player of the Month
- Liiga Playoffs Best Plus/Minus
- Liiga Playoffs Most Assists
- Liiga Playoffs Most Goals
- Liiga Playoffs Most Penalized Player
- Liiga Playoffs Most Points
- Liiga Rookie of the Year
- Liiga Silver Medal