Kiekko-Espoo

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2018-2019

2018-2019 Kiekko-Espoo Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Julius Avén (G)	26	1998	Helsinki, FIN	6'4"	201	L
	#39	Jani Nieminen (G)	37	1987	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	190	L
	#1	Teuvo Pakkala (G)	26	1998	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	172	L
	#1	Otto Tunturi (G)	26	1998	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	179	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#11	Jani Elgbacka (D/F)	29	1995	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	194	L
	#6	Markus Hämäläinen (D)"A"	35	1989	Helsinki, FIN	6'3"	209	L
	#8	Jami Jokela (D)	31	1993	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	176	R
	#20	Aleksi Junninen (D)	28	1996	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	174	R
	#65	Juhani Merikanto (D)	26	1998	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	185	R
	#88	Jimi Santala (D)"A"	36	1988	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	187	L
	#77	Niklas Sillanpää (D)	29	1995	Espoo, FIN	6'4"	205	L
	#41	Teemu Suolinna (D)	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	5'9"	146	L
	#24	Juha Uotila (D)	39	1985	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	198	L
	#14	Toni Vuorinen (D)	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	179	L
FORWARDS
	#14	Andy Biorac (F)	28	1996	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	170	R
	#44	Kim Hirschovits (C)	42	1982	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	194	L
	#19	Joni Häppölä (F)	33	1991	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	154	L
	#65	Ramil Jokinen (F)	34	1990	Järvenpää, FIN	6'2"	227	L
	#9	Niki Kaila (C/RW)"A"	31	1993	Nurmijärvi, FIN	5'10"	172	L
	#27	Tatu Kanerva (LW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	190	L
	#47	Antti Kauppinen (LW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	179	L
	#50	Nikke Kettukangas (F/D)"C"	32	1992	Kerava, FIN	5'10"	181	L
	#7	Konsta Kosunen (F/D)	27	1997	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	187	L
	#24	Markus Lahtinen (F)	26	1998	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	185	L
	#91	Jere Laine (LW/RW)	34	1990	Tuusula, FIN	6'1"	212	R
	#14	Leevi Lemberg (RW)	25	1999	Vantaa, FIN	6'1"	196	R
	#26	Emil Lindfors (LW)	26	1998	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	#22	Moses Mustonen (C/LW)	33	1991	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	214	L
	#14	Antton Mönkäre (LW/RW)Loan	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	187	L
	#81	Matias Nisula (RW/LW)	28	1996	Vantaa, FIN	6'1"	198	R
	#51	Janne Nukarinen (F)	33	1991	Porvoo, FIN	5'9"	170	R
	#21	Ville Rantanen (C/LW)	32	1992	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	187	L
	#26	Tomi Roukala (F)Loan	32	1992	Porvoo, FIN	5'10"	185	L
	#57	Roope Sipiläinen (F)	32	1992	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	161	L
	#18	Leo Sormunen (LW/RW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	181	L
	#16	Tommi Takaveräjä (F)	30	1994	Vihti, FIN	5'9"	170	R

Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 17Av Age: 26.58 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2018-2019 Kiekko-Espoo Staff

Head CoachMikko Juutilainen
Asst. CoachKaro Koivunen
Asst. CoachEetu Pöysti
Sports ManagerKim Hirschovits
Team ManagerPaula Palokangas
ChairmanAmi Rubinstein
Equipment ManagerAleksi Söderberg
Head Equipment ManagerAleksi Lindstedt
Physical TherapistTero Tolvanen

Team Staff History

2018-2019 Kiekko-Espoo Captains

"C"

Nikke Kettukangas

"A"

Team Captaincy History

Kiekko-Espoo Facts

Plays in: Liiga
Team Colors: Blue + White + Yellow
Town: Espoo, FIN Map
Founded: 2018

2018-2019 Kiekko-Espoo Roster Facts

Nationalities

36 players

Experience

Kiekko-Espoo: 726 GP
SHL: 91 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 242 GP
Liiga: 1 115 GP
KHL: 17 GP
AHL: 45 GP
DEL: 25 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Kiekko-Espoo U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo U16 Ch (U16 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo U18 Ch (U18 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo U20 Ch (U20 Mestis)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Espoo Metro Areena
Location: Espoo, FIN
Capacity: 6 982
Construction Year: 1999

Kiekko-Espoo Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/21/2024 03:00 PM UTC	KalPa	Kiekko-Espoo	-	Liiga
12/20/2024 04:30 PM UTC	Kiekko-Espoo	Kärpät	-	Liiga
12/18/2024 04:30 PM UTC	KooKoo	Kiekko-Espoo	5 - 4 (OT 61:30)	Liiga
12/14/2024 03:00 PM UTC	Kiekko-Espoo	Ilves	2 - 3 (SO)	Liiga
12/11/2024 04:30 PM UTC	Kiekko-Espoo	TPS	4 - 1	Liiga

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Latest Transactions

12/15/2024

extension

Arttu Tuomaala (F)

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11/16/2024

loan

Rasmus Toivainen (F)

Leaving forKetterä

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10/25/2024

extension

Petteri Rimpinen (G)

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10/21/2024

loan

Joining fromJokerit

loan

Leaving forHokki

10/08/2024

confirmed

Erno Hopponen (D)

Leaving forRitten/Renon

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09/21/2024

confirmed

Niko Kivelä (F)

Leaving forHC Panter

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09/10/2024

confirmed

Marcus Kallionkieli (F)

Leaving forGKS Katowice

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Kiekko-Espoo History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	Liiga	32	14	8	-	6	4	97	84	58	1.81	3	-
2023-2024	Mestis	48	26	15	-	2	5	166	130	87	1.81	4	Bronze game win
2022-2023	Mestis	52	36	8	-	6	2	222	111	122	2.35	1	Champion
2021-2022	Mestis	52	26	13	-	9	4	158	126	100	1.92	2	Final loss
2020-2021	Mestis	31	17	8	-	3	3	108	84	60	1.94	1	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	Suomi-sarja	30	27	3	-	1	0	183	57	80	2.67	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	Suomi-sarja	39	24	10	-	4	1	167	108	81	2.08	2	Semifinal loss
	Suomi-sarja	32	21	8	-	2	1	142	89	68	2.13	3	Final group

Kiekko-Espoo Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2022-2023	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Champion
2021-2022	Suomen Cup	2	2	0	-	0	0	12	3	6	3	1	Final loss
2019-2020	Suomen Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	21	8	9	2.25	-	Relegated
2018-2019	Suomen Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	7	6	-	-	-	-

Kiekko-Espoo Retired Numbers

#10
Jere Lehtinen (F)
#33
Timo Hirvonen (F)

Where Are They Now?

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

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Nationalities Throughout History

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