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1997-1998
1997-1998 Finland Player Stats
All Positions
| # | N | Skater | GP | G | A | TP  | PIM | +/- | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC | ||||||||||||||
| 1. |  | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2. | | 10 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 0 | |||||||
| 3. | | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | |||||||
| 4. | | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | -2 | |||||||
| 5. | | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | |||||||
| 6. | | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | |||||||
| 7. | | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 3 | |||||||
| 8. | | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -3 | |||||||
| 9. | | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||||||
| 10. | | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | |||||||
| 11. | | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 12. | | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | |||||||
| 13. | | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |||||||
| 14. | | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |||||||
| 15. | | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |||||||
| 16. | | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 4 | |||||||
| 17. | | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 18. | | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 19. | | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||||||
| 20. | | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1 | |||||||
| 21. | | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | |||||||
| # | N | Goalie | GP | GAA | SV% | W | L | T | SO | TOI | SVS | GP | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC | ||||||||||||||
| 1. |  | 8 | 1.26 | .956 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| 2. | | 2 | 2.02 | .923 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| 3. | | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
1997-1998 Finland Staff
- Head CoachHannu Aravirta
- Asst. CoachEsko Nokelainen
- Goaltending CoachJari Kaarela
- Team ManagerHeikki Riihiranta
- BroadcasterAntero Mertaranta
- Equipment ManagerPentti Lillfors
- Head Equipment ManagerTorsti Mäkipää
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1997-1998 Finland Demographics
Nationality
Finland Facts
- Plays in
- World Championship
- 2025
- WC -
- 2024
- WC Quarterfinal loss
- 2023
- WC Quarterfinal loss
- 2022
- WC Gold
1997-1998 Finland Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 24 players
- Experience
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Finland (EHT)
- Finland (OG)
- Finland U16 (all) (International-Jr)
- Finland U17 (WHC-17)
- Finland U17 (all) (International-Jr)
- Finland U18 (WJC-18)
- Finland U18 (all) (International-Jr)
- Finland U20 (WJC-20)
- Finland U20 (all) (International-Jr)
- Finland (CC)
- Finland (WCup)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Helsinki Areena
- Location
- Helsinki, FIN
- Capacity
- 13 349
- Construction Year
- 1997
Finland Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2025 06:20 PM UTC |  Finland |  France | - | WC |
| 05/09/2025 02:20 PM UTC |  Austria | Finland | - | WC |
| 05/23/2024 06:20 PM UTC |  Sweden | Finland | 2 - 1 (OT 65:54) | WC |
| 05/21/2024 06:20 PM UTC | Finland |  Switzerland | 1 - 3 | WC |
| 05/20/2024 06:20 PM UTC | Finland |  Denmark | 3 - 1 | WC |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2025 | doubtful | joining | Vlci Zilina |   |
Finland History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | WC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023-2024 | WC | 7 | 3 | 3 | - | 0 | 1 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 1.43 | 8 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2022-2023 | WC | 7 | 5 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 | 28 | 15 | 16 | 2.29 | 7 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2021-2022 | WC | 7 | 6 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 19 | 2.71 |  | Champion |
| 2020-2021 | WC | 7 | 4 | 0 | - | 2 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 2.43 | | Final loss |
| 2019-2020 | WC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Tournament Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | WC | 7 | 5 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 2.29 | | Champion |
| 2017-2018 | WC | 7 | 5 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 | 38 | 11 | 16 | 2.29 | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2016-2017 | WC | 7 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | 20 | 22 | 11 | 1.57 | 4 | Bronze game loss |
| 2015-2016 | WC | 7 | 7 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | 21 | 3 | | Final loss |
| 2014-2015 | WC | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 2.29 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2013-2014 | WC | 7 | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 0 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 1.57 | | Final loss |
| 2012-2013 | WC | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | 0 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 2.29 | 4 | Bronze game loss |
| 2011-2012 | WC | 7 | 5 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 2.14 | 4 | Bronze game loss |
| 2010-2011 | WC | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 0 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 2 | | Champion |
| 2009-2010 | WC | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2008-2009 | WC | 6 | 3 | 0 | - | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 2.33 | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2007-2008 | WC | 6 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 2.33 | | Bronze game win |
| 2006-2007 | WC | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 2 | | Final loss |
| 2005-2006 | WC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 22 | 10 | 9 | 1.5 | | Bronze game win |
| 2004-2005 | WC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 14 | 14 | 7 | 1.17 | 7 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2003-2004 | WC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 22 | 9 | 9 | 1.5 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2002-2003 | WC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 30 | 10 | 7 | 1.17 | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2001-2002 | WC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 20 | 6 | 10 | 1.67 | 4 | Bronze game loss |
| 2000-2001 | WC | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 31 | 12 | 10 | 1.67 | | Final loss |
| 1999-2000 | WC | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 25 | 18 | 8 | 1.33 | | Bronze game win |
| 1998-1999 | WC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 13 | 6 | 11 | 1.83 | | Final loss |
| 1997-1998 | WC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 20 | 10 | 7 | 1.17 | | Final loss |
| 1996-1997 | WC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 25 | 9 | 8 | 1.6 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 1995-1996 | WC | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 23 | 15 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
Finland Retired Numbers
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Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mikko Rantanen (F) | 2024-2025 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 49 | 25 | 39 | 64 | 28 |
| 2. | Sebastian Aho (F) | 2024-2025 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 62 | 24 | 36 | 60 | 42 |
| 3. | Aleksander Barkov (F) | 2024-2025 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 53 | 17 | 42 | 59 | 12 |
| 4. | Jori Lehterä (F) | 2024-2025 | HIFK | Liiga | 48 | 7 | 49 | 56 | 12 |
| 5. | Sakari Manninen (F) | 2024-2025 | Genève-Servette HC | NL | 47 | 16 | 34 | 50 | 40 |
| 6. | Teuvo Teräväinen (F) | 2024-2025 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 62 | 15 | 34 | 49 | 10 |
| 7. | Teemu Hartikainen (F) | 2024-2025 | Genève-Servette HC | NL | 42 | 25 | 23 | 48 | 35 |
| 8. | Waltteri Merelä (F) | 2024-2025 | SC Bern | NL | 52 | 21 | 26 | 47 | 27 |
| 9. | Mikael Granlund (F) | 2024-2025 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 52 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 20 |
| 10. | Arttu Hyry (F) | 2024-2025 | Texas Stars | AHL | 47 | 23 | 18 | 41 | 8 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 27.44 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'2" | 201 lbs | 28.80 |
| 2021-2022 | View Roster | 6'1" | 198 lbs | 29.60 |
| 2020-2021 | View Roster | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 26.96 |
| 2018-2019 | View Roster | 6'1" | 196 lbs | 25.88 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ville Peltonen (F) | 107 | 34 | 47 | 81 |
| 2. | Petteri Nummelin (D) | 104 | 15 | 49 | 64 |
| 3. | Raimo Helminen (F) | 93 | 12 | 48 | 60 |
| 4. | Saku Koivu (F) | 51 | 17 | 39 | 56 |
| 5. | Niko Kapanen (F) | 85 | 23 | 31 | 54 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ville Peltonen (F) | 107 | 34 | 47 | 81 |
| 2. | Esa Peltonen (F) | 80 | 29 | 16 | 46 |
| 3. | Lasse Oksanen (F) | 101 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| 4. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 43 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 5. | Niko Kapanen (F) | 85 | 23 | 31 | 54 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Petteri Nummelin (D) | 104 | 15 | 49 | 64 |
| 2. | Raimo Helminen (F) | 93 | 12 | 48 | 60 |
| 3. | Ville Peltonen (F) | 107 | 34 | 47 | 81 |
| 4. | Saku Koivu (F) | 51 | 17 | 39 | 56 |
| 5. | Mikael Granlund (F) | 57 | 15 | 39 | 54 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jarkko Ruutu (F) | 56 | 3 | 9 | 123 |
| 2. | Olli Jokinen (F) | 92 | 21 | 46 | 112 |
| 3. | Tuomo Ruutu (F) | 43 | 14 | 20 | 89 |
| 4. | Juha Rantasila (D) | 46 | 11 | 20 | 76 |
| 5. | Matti Keinonen (F) | 70 | 20 | 32 | 75 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ville Peltonen (F) | 107 | 34 | 47 | 81 |
| 2. | Petteri Nummelin (D) | 104 | 15 | 49 | 64 |
| 3. | Lasse Oksanen (F) | 101 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| 4. | Raimo Helminen (F) | 93 | 12 | 48 | 60 |
| 5. | Olli Jokinen (F) | 92 | 21 | 25 | 46 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Teuvo Teräväinen (F) | 8 | 5 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 2. | Sebastian Aho (F) | 28 | 14 | 36 | 1.29 |
| 3. | Patrik Laine (F) | 10 | 7 | 12 | 1.20 |
| 4. | Jari Kurri (F) | 32 | 19 | 38 | 1.19 |
| 5. | Markus Nutivaara (D) | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.13 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sebastian Aho (F) | 2017-2018 | WC | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 2.25 | 2 |
| 2. | Petri Kontiola (F) | 2012-2013 | WC | 10 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 1.60 | 8 |
| 3. | Saku Koivu (F) | 1998-1999 | WC | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 1.60 | 4 |
| 4. | Lauri Mononen (F) | 1971-1972 | WC | 10 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.50 | 10 |
| 5. | Teuvo Teräväinen (F) | 2017-2018 | WC | 8 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 1.75 | 8 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sebastian Aho (F) | 2017-2018 | WC | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 2.25 | 2 |
| 2. | Lauri Mononen (F) | 1971-1972 | WC | 10 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 1.50 | 10 |
| 3. | Jarkko Immonen (F) | 2010-2011 | WC | 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 1.33 | 2 |
| 4. | Hannu Järvenpää (F) | 1984-1985 | WC | 10 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1.10 | 10 |
| 5. | Jarkko Varvio (F) | 1991-1992 | WC | 8 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1.25 | 4 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Saku Koivu (F) | 1998-1999 | WC | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 1.60 | 4 |
| 2. | Petteri Nummelin (D) | 2000-2001 | WC | 9 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 1.44 | 0 |
| 3. | Petteri Nummelin (D) | 2005-2006 | WC | 9 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 1.56 | 2 |
| 4. | Mikko Lehtonen (D) | 2021-2022 | WC | 10 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1.20 | 2 |
| 5. | Saku Koivu (F) | 2002-2003 | WC | 7 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 1.57 | 4 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tuomo Ruutu (F) | 2005-2006 | WC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 49 |
| 2. | Anssi Salmela (D) | 2007-2008 | WC | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 37 |
| 3. | Jarkko Ruutu (F) | 2005-2006 | WC | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0.33 | 34 |
| 4. | Tomi Kallio (F) | 2006-2007 | WC | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0.33 | 33 |
| 5. | Veli-Pekka Ketola (F) | 1969-1970 | WC | 10 | 4 | 7 | 0.70 | 32 |
Nationalities Throughout History
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
1995 World Championship Gold Medal Lineup
Ville Peltonen - Saku Koivu - Jere Lehtinen
Marko Palo - Esa Keskinen - Mika Nieminen
Juha Ylönen - Raimo Helminen - Sami Kapanen
Raimo Summanen - Janne Ojanen - Antti Törmänen/Tero Lehterä
Janne Niinimaa - Timo Jutila
Marko Kiprusoff - Hannu Virta
Erik Hämäläinen - Mika Strömberg
Petteri Nummelin
Jarmo Myllys
(Jukka Tammi)
2011 World Championship Gold Medal Lineup
Mika Pyörälä - Mikko Koivu - Tuomo Ruutu
Anssi Salmela - Sami Lepistö
Leo Komarov - Niko Kapanen - Juha-Matti Aaltonen
Janne Niskala - Jyrki Välivaara
Janne Pesonen - Jarkko Immonen - Mikael Granlund
Pasi Puistola - Ossi Väänänen
Antti Pihlström - Petteri Nokelainen - Jani Lajunen
Lasse Kukkonen - Topi Jaakola
Petri Vehanen
(Teemu Lassila)
2019 World Championship Gold Medal Lineup
Toni Rajala - Juhani Tyrväinen - Niko Ojamäki
Mikko Lehtonen - Atte Ohtamaa
Harri Pesonen - Sakari Manninen - Kaapo Kakko
Petteri Lindbohm - Henri Jokiharju
Veli-Matti Savinainen - Jere Sallinen - Kristian Kuusela
Niko Mikkola - Oliwer Kaski
Joel Kiviranta - Juho Lammikko - Marko Anttila
Miika Koivisto - Jani Hakanpää
Kevin Lankinen
(Jussi Olkinuora)
2022 World Championship Gold Medal Lineup
Mikael Granlund – Sakari Manninen – Teemu Hartikainen
Mikko Lehtonen – Juuso Hietanen
Toni Rajala – Valtteri Filppula – Jere Sallinen
Miro Heiskanen – Ville Pokka
Harri Pesonen – Juho Lammikko – Joel Armia
Niklas Friman – Sami Vatanen
Saku Mäenalanen – Hannes Björninen – Marko Anttila
Esa Lindell – Atte Ohtamaa
Jussi Olkinuora
(Harri Säteri)
2008 World Championship Silver Medal Lineup
Ville Peltonen - Saku Koivu - Teemu Selänne
Jussi Jokinen - Mikko Koivu - Tuomo Ruutu
Antti Pihlström - Niko Kapanen - Hannes Hyvönen
Esa Pirnes - Riku Hahl - Mika Pyörälä
Janne Niskala - Mikko Jokela
Ossi Väänänen - Ville Koistinen
Mikko Luoma - Antti-Jussi Niemi
Sami Lepistö
Ville Peltonen - Saku Koivu - Jere Lehtinen
Marko Palo - Esa Keskinen - Mika Nieminen
Juha Ylönen - Raimo Helminen - Sami Kapanen
Raimo Summanen - Janne Ojanen - Antti Törmänen/Tero Lehterä
Janne Niinimaa - Timo Jutila
Marko Kiprusoff - Hannu Virta
Erik Hämäläinen - Mika Strömberg
Petteri Nummelin
Jarmo Myllys
(Jukka Tammi)
2011 World Championship Gold Medal Lineup
Mika Pyörälä - Mikko Koivu - Tuomo Ruutu
Anssi Salmela - Sami Lepistö
Leo Komarov - Niko Kapanen - Juha-Matti Aaltonen
Janne Niskala - Jyrki Välivaara
Janne Pesonen - Jarkko Immonen - Mikael Granlund
Pasi Puistola - Ossi Väänänen
Antti Pihlström - Petteri Nokelainen - Jani Lajunen
Lasse Kukkonen - Topi Jaakola
Petri Vehanen
(Teemu Lassila)
2019 World Championship Gold Medal Lineup
Toni Rajala - Juhani Tyrväinen - Niko Ojamäki
Mikko Lehtonen - Atte Ohtamaa
Harri Pesonen - Sakari Manninen - Kaapo Kakko
Petteri Lindbohm - Henri Jokiharju
Veli-Matti Savinainen - Jere Sallinen - Kristian Kuusela
Niko Mikkola - Oliwer Kaski
Joel Kiviranta - Juho Lammikko - Marko Anttila
Miika Koivisto - Jani Hakanpää
Kevin Lankinen
(Jussi Olkinuora)
2022 World Championship Gold Medal Lineup
Mikael Granlund – Sakari Manninen – Teemu Hartikainen
Mikko Lehtonen – Juuso Hietanen
Toni Rajala – Valtteri Filppula – Jere Sallinen
Miro Heiskanen – Ville Pokka
Harri Pesonen – Juho Lammikko – Joel Armia
Niklas Friman – Sami Vatanen
Saku Mäenalanen – Hannes Björninen – Marko Anttila
Esa Lindell – Atte Ohtamaa
Jussi Olkinuora
(Harri Säteri)
2008 World Championship Silver Medal Lineup
Ville Peltonen - Saku Koivu - Teemu Selänne
Jussi Jokinen - Mikko Koivu - Tuomo Ruutu
Antti Pihlström - Niko Kapanen - Hannes Hyvönen
Esa Pirnes - Riku Hahl - Mika Pyörälä
Janne Niskala - Mikko Jokela
Ossi Väänänen - Ville Koistinen
Mikko Luoma - Antti-Jussi Niemi
Sami Lepistö