Kari Haakana
#32 Olimpija Ljubljana / EBEL - 10/11
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Kari Haakana Facts
- Date of BirthNov 08, 1973
- Age51
- Place of BirthOutokumpu, FIN
- Nation
- Youth TeamEJK
- PositionD
- Height187 cm / 6'2"
- Weight103 kg / 227 lbs
- ShootsL
- StatusRetired
- Player TypeEnforcerHeavy HitterPhysical Defenseman
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- Highlights
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Sons: Santeri Haakana, Kasperi Haakana
A very strong defenseman. Haakana is known for his defensive skills. He plays especially well along the boards and in front of the net. Truly a perfect player to use on the PK.
Team Staff profile of Kari Haakana also available »A very strong defenseman. Haakana is known for his defensive skills. He plays especially well along the boards and in front of the net. Truly a perfect player to use on the PK.
Kari Haakana Statistics
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Team Staff History
S | Team | League | Role on team | Notes |
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2011-12 | ![]() | U16 I-divisioona | Asst. Coach | |
2012-13 | ![]() | U18 SM-sarja | Asst. Coach | |
2013-14 | ![]() | U18 SM-sarja | Asst. Coach | |
2014-15 | ![]() | U18 SM-sarja | Asst. Coach | |
2015-16 | ![]() | U20 SM-liiga | Asst. Coach | |
2016-17 | ![]() | U20 Mestis | Head Coach | |
2017-18 | ![]() | U20 SM-liiga | Asst. Coach | |
2018-19 | ![]() | Mestis | Asst. Coach | |
2019-20 | ![]() | Mestis | Asst. Coach | |
![]() | Mestis | Head Coach | Replaced by Jani Manninen on February 5 | |
2023-24 | ![]() | Hungary U18 | Head Coach | |
2024-25 | ![]() | Hungary U18 | Head Coach | Left mid-season |
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Kari Haakana Career Totals
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Kari Haakana Career Highlights
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Kari Haakana Connections
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Player | Period | Years | Teams |
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![]() | 1990-2000 | 8 | Kiekko-Espoo, Kiekko-Espoo U20, Star Bulls Rosenheim |
![]() | 1990-2006 | 7 | Finland U18, Kiekko-Espoo, Kiekko-Espoo U20 |
![]() | 1990-1998 | 6 | Kiekko-Espoo |
![]() | 1993-2006 | 6 | Kiekko-Espoo, Kiekko-Espoo U20 |
Transactions
Date | Status | From | To | Source |
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10/24/2010 | confirmed | Olimpija Ljubljana | Retired | |
07/02/2010 | confirmed | Valpellice | Olimpija Ljubljana | |
11/27/2009 | confirmed | Kloten Flyers | Valpellice | |
08/28/2009 | confirmed | Pelicans | Kloten Flyers |
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Kari Haakana Biography and Trivia
Cult/Star player for Kiekko-Espoo
Career transactions- 2008-01-23 • Signed by Kärpät
- 2004-04-13 • Signed to a one-year contract with a one-year option by Blues
- 2002-07-16 • Re-signed by the Edmonton Oilers
- 2002-05-16 • Signed to a two-year contract by MODO
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