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1997-1998

1997-1998 HIFK Roster

# N Player ASCA Born Birthplace HT WT S
GOALTENDERS
Finland flag
471978Helsinki, FIN6'2"192L
#35
Finland flag
581966Helsinki, FIN5'7"154L
#31
Finland flag
511973Helsinki, FIN6'3"194L
Finland flag
471977Helsinki, FIN6'1"190L
#32
USA flag
501974Flint, MI, USA5'11"201L
DEFENSEMEN
#42
Canada flagGreece flag
581966Toronto, ON, CAN5'11"205L
#36
Finland flag
471977Helsinki, FIN5'10"170R
#14
Finland flag
441980Lappeenranta, FIN6'1"214R
#3
Finland flag
491975Helsinki, FIN6'2"209R
#21
Finland flag
521973Luumäki, FIN6'2"198L
#23
Finland flag
681956Helsinki, FIN6'2"203R
#8
Finland flag
541971Helsinki, FIN6'2"209L
#37
Finland flag
501974Laihia, FIN5'11"187R
#2
Finland flag
481976Espoo, FIN6'2"194L
#77
USA flag
511973Dearborn, MI, USA5'10"192R
#6
Finland flag
481976Espoo, FIN5'11"174R
#4
Finland flag
491975Kuopio, FIN5'10"196L
FORWARDS
#16
Finland flag
451979Helsinki, FIN6'0"172L
#34
USA flag
601965Crookston, MN, USA6'3"194R
#11
Czechia flag
521972Usti nad Labem, CZE5'10"185R
#10
Sweden flag
491976Jönköping, SWE6'0"192L
#26
Finland flag
Deceased1977Turku, FIN6'0"181L
#40
Finland flag
451979Espoo, FIN6'0"205L
#33
Finland flag
521972Helsinki, FIN5'11"176L
#12
Finland flag
461978Kuopio, FIN6'2"209L
#78
Finland flag
461978Espoo, FIN5'11"198L
#19
Finland flag
491975Kouvola, FIN5'11"179L
#22
Finland flag
571967Espoo, FIN6'0"185R
#9
Finland flag
491975Helsinki, FIN5'11"187L
#27
Finland flag
571968Helsinki, FIN6'3"227L
#15
Finland flag
571967Helsinki, FIN5'10"179L
Canada flag
491975London, ON, CAN6'0"194R
#55
Finland flag
601964Lappeenranta, FIN6'0"201L
#25
Finland flag
491975Helsinki, FIN6'1"203L
Canada flagItaly flag
511973Thorold, ON, CAN6'0"194R
#24
Finland flag
531971Seinäjoki, FIN6'1"192L
#44
Finland flag
521972Kuopio, FIN6'3"218R
#28
Finland flag
481976Nurmijärvi, FIN6'0"176L
#29
Finland flag
461978Vantaa, FIN6'0"183L

1997-1998 HIFK Staff

Team Staff History

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1997-1998 HIFK Demographics

Nationality
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HIFK Facts

Plays in
Liiga
Team Colors
Red + Blue + White
Town
Helsinki, FINMap
Founded
1929

1997-1998 HIFK Roster Facts

Nationalities
  • Finland flag31 players
  • USA flag3 players
  • Canada flag3 players
  • Sweden flag1 player
  • Czechia flag1 player
Experience
Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name
Helsingin jäähalli
Location
Helsinki, FIN
Capacity
8 200
Construction Year
1966
A photo of arena: Helsingin jäähalli

HIFK Games

date home visiting score league
02/22/2025 03:00 PM UTCKooKooKooKooHIFKHIFK-Liiga
02/21/2025 05:30 PM UTCHIFKHIFKTPSTPS-Liiga
02/15/2025 03:00 PM UTCKärpätKärpätHIFKHIFK2 - 3 Liiga
02/14/2025 04:30 PM UTCHIFKHIFKJukuritJukurit3 - 4 Liiga
02/12/2025 04:30 PM UTCHIFKHIFKLukkoLukko1 - 5 Liiga
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Latest Transactions

DateStatusPlayerTeamSource
02/16/2025confirmedleavingPelicans
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02/16/2025confirmedjoiningPelicans
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01/23/2025loanleavingKiekko-Vantaa
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01/17/2025loanleavingHokki
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01/10/2025loanjoiningHermes
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01/10/2025confirmedjoiningTPS
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01/08/2025confirmedjoiningKalPa
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01/07/2025loanjoiningKiekko-Vantaa
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HIFK History and Standings

season league GP W L T OTW OTL GF GA PTS PPG rank postseason
2024-2025Liiga512115-87149149861.695-
2023-2024Liiga602616-7111791391031.726Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023Liiga602419-89155150971.626Bronze game loss
2021-2022Liiga592719-58174146991.685Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021Liiga502613-74153113961.922Bronze game win
2019-2020Liiga593425-891741431031.756Playoffs CancelledInfo
2018-2019Liiga602418-810182169981.636Bronze game loss
2017-2018Liiga602617-891631281031.725Bronze game win
2016-2017Liiga602225-85138140871.459Bronze game loss
2015-2016Liiga603713-641861311272.121Final loss
2014-2015Liiga602421-96177150961.67Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014Liiga602526-45147145881.479Playoffs Qualifier loss
2012-2013SM-liiga602624-37153163911.528Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012SM-liiga603321-601941491111.853Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011SM-liiga603111-6121991401171.953Champion
2009-2010SM-liiga583020-621851521041.794Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009SM-liiga582523-55169167901.557Playoffs Qualifier loss
2007-2008SM-liiga562316-116167145971.737Quarterfinal loss
2006-2007SM-liiga562521-55165159901.616Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006SM-liiga562814-1041801361081.932Bronze game loss
2004-2005SM-liiga562915-571621161041.864Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004SM-liiga5630179--181142721.293Bronze game win
2002-2003SM-liiga5623249--177165571.027Quarterfinal loss
2001-2002SM-liiga56192611--148168490.8810Did not make playoffs
2000-2001SM-liiga5626237--173171591.054Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000SM-liiga54232110--171162561.046Bronze game loss
1998-1999SM-liiga5434146--209104741.372Final loss
1997-1998SM-liiga4829145--179115631.312Champion
1996-1997SM-liiga5017258--159171420.849Did not make playoffs
1995-1996SM-liiga50211910--142158521.046Quarterfinal loss

HIFK Tournament Statistics

season tournament GP W L T OTW OTL GF GA PTS PPG rank postseason
2022-2023Spengler Cup202-00512003Playoffs Qualifier lossGroup info
2021-2022Champions HL633-10101181.333Did not make playoffsGroup info
2018-2019Champions HL622-11141891.53Did not make playoffsGroup info
2017-2018Champions HL623-01202071.173Did not make playoffsGroup info
2016-2017Champions HL412-011311412Eighth Final LossGroup info
2015-2016Champions HL412-016841216th final lossGroup info
2014-2015Champions HL641-103115142.332Quarterfinal lossGroup infoInfo
2013-2014ET816-01163140.58Did not make playoffsGroup info
2012-2013ET824-022426816Did not make playoffsGroup info
2011-2012ET833-202419131.634Did not make playoffsGroup info
2010-2011ET844-002724121.56Did not make playoffsGroup info
2004-2005Spengler Cup404-00818005Did not make playoffs
1999-2000Euro HL651-002925152.51Quarterfinal lossGroup info
1998-1999Euro HL641-102718142.331Playoffs Qualifier lossGroup info
1995-1996Spengler Cup413---1224414Did not make playoffs
1994-1995Spengler Cup413---162320.55Did not make playoffs
1983-1984European Cup2110--79--7Semifinal lossGroup info
1980-1981European Cup3111--813312Final groupGroup info
European Cup2200--95--2PromotedGroup info
1974-1975European Cup6320102935--3Semifinal lossInfo
Pohjola Cup6150--183820.334-
1973-1974Pohjola Cup6230--172040.673-
1972-1973Sir William Cup2200--108421-
Ahearne Cup6330--2827614-
1971-1972Sir William Cup6420--262481.332-
Ahearne Cup6060--1128008-
1970-1971Ahearne Cup7241--253050.716-
European Cup4211--1413--8Eighth Final Loss
1969-1970Ahearne Cup7610--4824121.711-
TuT Pokal5221--2126514-

HIFK Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season
# player season team league GP G A PTS DESCPIM
1.Finland flagTuomas Uronen (F)2024-2025Kingston FrontenacsOHL4831407125
2.Finland flagJanne Laakkonen (F)2024-2025Peterborough PhantomsNIHL358606821
3.Finland flagWiljami Myllylä (F)2024-2025KOOVEE IIII-divisioona223332656
4.Canada flagReid Gardiner (F)2024-2025KärpätLiiga5025265118
5.Finland flagJulius Nättinen (F)2024-2025HC AjoieNL482128496
6.Finland flagSami Blomqvist (F)2024-2025ESV KaufbeurenDEL 2442721488
7.Canada flagLucas Lessio (F)2024-2025Krefeld PinguineDEL 24224244851
8.Finland flagRasmus Heljanko (F)2024-2025GKS TychyPHL3622264814
9.Czechia flagPetr Stloukal (F)2024-2025Deggendorfer SCOberliga4523224544
10.Finland flagMikael Granlund (F)2024-2025San Jose SharksNHL5215304520
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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season Roster Avg Height Avg Weight Avg Age
2024-2025View Roster6'0"187 lbs26.56
2023-2024View Roster6'0"192 lbs27.42
2022-2023View Roster6'0"190 lbs25.34
2021-2022View Roster6'0"187 lbs26.30
2020-2021View Roster6'0"190 lbs26.33
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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)469273427700
2.undefined flagPertti Lehtonen (D)851228312540
3.undefined flagKimmo Kuhta (F)729248231479
4.undefined flagMika Kortelainen (F)604194235429
5.undefined flagDarren Boyko (F)476171236407
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Franchise All-Time Goals

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)469273427700
2.undefined flagKimmo Kuhta (F)729248231479
3.undefined flagEsa Peltonen (F)344230161391
4.undefined flagPertti Lehtonen (D)851228312540
5.undefined flagMika Kortelainen (F)604194235429
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Franchise All-Time Assists

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)469273427700
2.undefined flagPertti Lehtonen (D)851228312540
3.undefined flagDarren Boyko (F)476171236407
4.undefined flagMika Kortelainen (F)604194235429
5.undefined flagKimmo Kuhta (F)729248231479
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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#PlayerGPGTPPIM
1.undefined flagJere Karalahti (D)40056170795
2.undefined flagPertti Lehtonen (D)851228540718
3.undefined flagJarkko Ruutu (F)1604183672
4.undefined flagMika Kortelainen (F)604194429663
5.undefined flagIlari Melart (D)2832670623
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Franchise All-Time Games Played

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagPertti Lehtonen (D)851228312540
2.undefined flagKimmo Kuhta (F)729248231479
3.undefined flagArttu Luttinen (F)631137154291
4.undefined flagMika Kortelainen (F)604194235429
5.undefined flagLennart Petrell (F)572117109226
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Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#PlayerGPGTPPPG
1.undefined flagJorma Salmi (F)1820291.61
2.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)4692737001.49
3.undefined flagJan Caloun (F)160922231.39
4.undefined flagGerald Sullivan (F)1820251.39
5.undefined flagUnto Nevalainen (F)5853781.34
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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1979-1980SM-liiga353750872.4928
2.undefined flagJan Caloun (F)1998-1999SM-liiga512457811.5995
3.undefined flagJan Caloun (F)1999-2000SM-liiga443834721.6494
4.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1983-1984SM-liiga372247691.8633
5.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1986-1987SM-liiga441751681.5537
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Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagJan Caloun (F)1999-2000SM-liiga443834721.6494
2.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1979-1980SM-liiga353750872.4928
3.undefined flagTimo Pärssinen (F)2003-2004SM-liiga563230621.1122
4.undefined flagJaroslav Bednar (F)2000-2001SM-liiga563228601.0751
5.undefined flagKimmo Kuhta (F)2003-2004SM-liiga563128591.0518
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Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagJan Caloun (F)1998-1999SM-liiga512457811.5995
2.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1986-1987SM-liiga441751681.5537
3.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1979-1980SM-liiga353750872.4928
4.undefined flagJori Lehterä (F)2023-2024Liiga57650560.9836
5.undefined flagBrett Harkins (F)2003-2004SM-liiga521049591.1365
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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGTPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagJarkko Ruutu (F)2004-2005SM-liiga5010280.56215
2.undefined flagMarko Tuomainen (F)1998-1999SM-liiga4811280.58173
3.undefined flagToni Mäkiaho (F)1998-1999SM-liiga4011200.50170
4.undefined flagJarkko Ruutu (F)1997-1998SM-liiga3710200.54166
5.undefined flagRobert Schnabel (D)2005-2006SM-liiga513140.27165
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Nationalities Throughout History