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1997-1998

1997-1998 Pelicans Roster

# N Player ASCA Born Birthplace HT WT S
GOALTENDERS
Finland flag
541970Rauma, FIN6'0"181L
Finland flag
491975Lahti, FIN5'10"190L
Finland flag
461978---
DEFENSEMEN
Finland flag
451979Hollola, FIN6'0"172L
Finland flag
491975Lahti, FIN6'2"194L
Finland flag
511973Espoo, FIN6'2"192L
Finland flag
451979Lahti, FIN5'11"174L
Finland flag
491975Pieksämäki, FIN5'10"176L
Finland flag
451979Lempäälä, FIN6'3"205L
Finland flag
561968Rauma, FIN6'1"203L
Finland flag
531971Lahti, FIN5'10"179R
Finland flag
491975Lahti, FIN5'11"201R
Finland flag
501974Kempele, FIN5'10"176R
Finland flag
491975Hollola, FIN6'1"196L
#27
Finland flag
471977Valtimo, FIN6'0"198R
Finland flag
591965Lahti, FIN5'11"190-
Finland flag
531971Savonlinna, FIN6'1"231L
FORWARDS
Finland flag
501974Lahti, FIN5'11"176L
Finland flag
481976Lahti, FIN5'10"196L
Finland flag
481976Tampere, FIN5'9"181L
Finland flag
471977Mikkeli, FIN6'5"220L
Finland flag
491975Lahti, FIN5'10"187L
Finland flag
451979Göteborg, SWE6'2"176L
Finland flag
601964Helsingin mlk, FIN5'10"181L
Canada flag
531971Winnipeg, MB, CAN5'9"183L
Canada flag
531971Kirkland Lake, ON, CAN5'9"174R
Finland flag
531971Imatra, FIN6'1"187L
Finland flag
491975Lahti, FIN5'8"170L
Canada flagU.K. flag
511973Calgary, AB, CAN6'0"174R
Finland flagAustria flag
Deceased1976Hämeenlinna, FIN5'11"183L
Finland flag
501974Kotka, FIN5'8"165L
Finland flag
461978Oulu, FIN5'10"181L
Finland flag
491975Heinola, FIN6'3"214L
Finland flag
451979Lahti, FIN5'11"194L
Finland flag
511973Lahti, FIN6'1"212L
Finland flag
531971Hämeenlinna, FIN6'2"207L
Finland flag
571967Rauma, FIN5'11"185L

1997-1998 Pelicans Staff

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Pelicans Demographics

Nationality
Created with Highcharts 11.4.6Finland (91.9%)Finland (91.9%)Canada (8.1%)Canada (8.1%)

Pelicans Facts

Plays in
Liiga
Team Colors
Teal + Black + White
Town
Lahti, FINMap
Founded
1996

1997-1998 Pelicans Roster Facts

Nationalities
  • Finland flag34 players
  • Canada flag3 players
Experience
Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name
Isku Areena
Location
Lahti, FIN
Capacity
5 534
Construction Year
1973
A photo of arena: Isku Areena

Pelicans Games

date home visiting score league
01/08/2025 04:30 PM UTCPelicansPelicansLukkoLukko-Liiga
01/04/2025 03:00 PM UTCHIFKHIFKPelicansPelicans-Liiga
01/03/2025 04:30 PM UTCPelicansPelicansHIFKHIFK4 - 0 Liiga
12/30/2024 04:30 PM UTCPelicansPelicansTapparaTappara7 - 1 Liiga
12/28/2024 03:00 PM UTCSportSportPelicansPelicans3 - 2 (OT 63:54)Liiga
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Latest Transactions

DateStatusPlayerTeamSource
12/17/2024confirmedleavingHC Kometa Brno
12/06/2024confirmedjoiningAIK
12/03/2024confirmedjoiningNo team
10/19/2024loanjoiningKiekko-Vantaa
09/20/2024confirmedleavingBrynäs IF
08/09/2024confirmedjoiningUtica Comets
08/08/2024confirmedjoiningSpringfield Thunderbirds
07/26/2024confirmedjoiningHC Energie Karlovy Vary
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Pelicans History and Standings

season league GP W L T OTW OTL GF GA PTS PPG rank postseason
Pelicans
2024-2025Liiga361317-33109105481.3313-
2023-2024Liiga603117-481771471091.823Final loss
2022-2023Liiga603021-451661361031.724Final loss
2021-2022Liiga602521-410142142931.559Playoffs Qualifier loss
2020-2021Liiga582521-102169147971.676Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020Liiga591940-74120201540.9214Did not make playoffs
2018-2019Liiga603019-381991541041.733Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018Liiga602024-79165175831.3810Playoffs Qualifier loss
2016-2017Liiga602321-88157150931.556Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016Liiga602425-47145171871.459Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015Liiga601630-68125166681.1312Did not make playoffs
2013-2014Liiga602524-65156155921.538Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013SM-liiga602228-73163180831.3811Did not make playoffs
2011-2012SM-liiga603018-932131551111.852Final loss
2010-2011SM-liiga601737-24133180590.9814Saved in relegation
2009-2010SM-liiga581827-67166197731.2612Did not make playoffs
2008-2009SM-liiga582227-54149145801.389Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008SM-liiga562819-54176142981.756Quarterfinal loss
2006-2007SM-liiga561924-76147151771.3810Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006SM-liiga561829-45125171671.212Did not make playoffs
2004-2005SM-liiga56736-310100230370.6613Did not make playoffs
2003-2004SM-liiga5673712--110227270.4813Did not make playoffs
2002-2003SM-liiga5615392--120182360.6412Did not make playoffs
2001-2002SM-liiga56271910--157152681.215Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001SM-liiga56222311--170164550.987Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000SM-liiga548388--108197240.4412Saved in relegation
1998-1999I-divisioona4830117--178109671.42Promoted
1997-1998I-divisioona4423174--155147501.144Qualification loss
1996-1997I-divisioona4426153--168119551.253Qualification loss
Reipas Lahti
1995-1996I-divisioona4424182--175136501.146Quarterfinal loss

Pelicans Tournament Statistics

season tournament GP W L T OTW OTL GF GA PTS PPG rank postseason
Pelicans
2024-2025Champions HL632-102418111.839-
2023-2024Champions HL632-102315111.838Eighth Final Loss
2019-2020Champions HL624-12162071.174Did not make playoffsGroup info
Lahden Reipas
1970-1971Suomen Cup------------
1965-1966Suomen Cup----------1-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season
# player season team league GP G A PTS DESCPIM
1.Finland flagNiklas Salo (F)2024-2025FassaIHL241827456
2.Hungary flagJános Hári (F)2024-2025Fehérvár AV19ICEHL3510243421
3.Denmark flagMorten Poulsen (F)2024-2025Herning Blue FoxMetal Ligaen291517326
4.Finland flagOtto Kivenmäki (F)2024-2025SaiPaLiiga371220324
5.Finland flagRoope Mäkitalo (F)2024-2025Lausitzer FüchseDEL 2341022328
6.Finland flagJoonas Alanne (F)2024-2025Hammer EisbärenOberliga281813318
7.Finland flagSami Blomqvist (F)2024-2025ESV KaufbeurenDEL 2301813316
8.Finland flagJoonas Paqvalin (F)2024-2025Pelicans U20U20 SM-sarja231416304
9.Finland flagSamuel Salonen (F)2024-2025BordeauxLigue Magnus321117282
10.Finland flagWaltteri Merelä (F)2024-2025SC BernNL3316112721
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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season Roster Avg Height Avg Weight Avg Age
2024-2025View Roster6'0"187 lbs26.33
2023-2024View Roster6'0"187 lbs26.43
2022-2023View Roster6'0"183 lbs23.81
2021-2022View Roster6'0"185 lbs23.75
2020-2021View Roster6'0"185 lbs24.09
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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagErkki Laine (F)401260151411
2.undefined flagHannu Koskinen (F)422144245389
3.undefined flagHarri Toivanen (F)378204146350
4.undefined flagErkki Mäkelä (F)391197112309
5.undefined flagVili Sopanen (F)429123172295
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Franchise All-Time Goals

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagErkki Laine (F)401260151411
2.undefined flagHarri Toivanen (F)378204146350
3.undefined flagErkki Mäkelä (F)391197112309
4.undefined flagHannu Koskinen (F)422144245389
5.undefined flagSami Wikström (F)401127155282
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Franchise All-Time Assists

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagHannu Koskinen (F)422144245389
2.undefined flagJan Latvala (D)72572215287
3.undefined flagMarko Jantunen (F)36795174269
4.undefined flagVili Sopanen (F)429123172295
5.undefined flagSami Wikström (F)401127155282
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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#PlayerGPGTPPIM
1.undefined flagKari Sihvonen (F)3663485759
2.undefined flagAntti Tyrväinen (F)42680169659
3.undefined flagSami Helenius (D)177412495
4.undefined flagTaavi Vartiainen (F)2712053448
5.undefined flagJari Parviainen (D)3463386389
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Franchise All-Time Games Played

#PlayerGPGATP
1.undefined flagJan Latvala (D)72572215287
2.undefined flagToni Koivunen (F)47745149194
3.undefined flagJussi-Antti Reimari (D)4334379122
4.undefined flagMarko Pöyhönen (D)4333484118
5.undefined flagErik Kakko (D)4323567102
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Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#PlayerGPGTPPPG
1.undefined flagCraig Hamelin (F)4034611.53
2.undefined flagPertti Arvaja (F)5536831.51
3.undefined flagSean Avery (F)2331.50
4.undefined flagMika Nieminen (F)87661251.44
5.undefined flagOldrich Valek (F)86771221.42
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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1989-1990I-divisioona441847651.484
2.undefined flagOldrich Valek (F)1989-1990I-divisioona284716632.2558
3.undefined flagMika Nieminen (F)1986-1987I-divisioona443132631.4334
4.undefined flagMika Nieminen (F)1985-1986I-divisioona433527621.4467
5.undefined flagRyan Lasch (F)2011-2012SM-liiga592438621.0526
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Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagOldrich Valek (F)1989-1990I-divisioona284716632.2558
2.undefined flagErkki Laine (F)1982-1983SM-liiga364115561.5627
3.undefined flagErkki Laine (F)1975-1976I-divisioona36407471.3129
4.undefined flagMika Nieminen (F)1985-1986I-divisioona433527621.4467
5.undefined flagErkki Mäkelä (F)1988-1989I-divisioona443511461.0534
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Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGATPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagMatti Hagman (F)1989-1990I-divisioona441847651.484
2.undefined flagRyan Lasch (F)2023-2024Liiga55945540.9814
3.undefined flagMatias Loppi (F)2007-2008SM-liiga551840581.0520
4.undefined flagJari Multanen (F)1994-1995I-divisioona391639551.4154
5.undefined flagJustin Hodgman (F)2011-2012SM-liiga591439530.90123
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Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#PlayerSeasonLeagueGPGTPPPGPIM
1.undefined flagAntti Tyrväinen (F)2010-2011SM-liiga5214230.44186
2.undefined flagSami Helenius (D)2009-2010SM-liiga34020.06172
3.undefined flagBen Blood (D)2015-2016Liiga32180.25160
4.undefined flagTuukka Mäkelä (D)2007-2008SM-liiga53140.08158
5.undefined flagKari Sihvonen (F)2007-2008SM-liiga412100.24152
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Nationalities Throughout History

    Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

    Team names:

    - Viipurin Reipas (1891 - 1964)
    - Lahden Reipas (1964 - 1975)
    - Kiekkoreipas (1975 - 1989)
    - Hockey Reipas (1989 - 1992)
    - Reipas Lahti (1992 - 1996)
    - Pelicans (1996 -)

    Club Reipas was originally found in year 1891 Vyborg which was part of Finland that time. First club was for gymnastics but later it had also teams in football, bandy and ice hockey. Vyborg's Reipas won the first ever Finnish Ice Hockey Championship title in 1928 After second world war the city of Vyborg was ceded to Soviet Union. Team Vyborg's Reipas relocated with finnish refugees to city of Lahti 1944. Even though the team was located in Lahti it was still called Vyborg's Reipas until it was renamed Lahti's Reipas 1964. After couple "Reipas" name changes the team was renamed to Lahti Pelicans before the 1996-97 season.

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