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2011-2012 Pelicans Roster
# | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
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GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
#32 | ![]() | Niko Hovinen (G)Loan | 36 | 1988 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'7" | 225 | L | |
#1 | ![]() | 34 | 1990 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 179 | L | ||
#27 | ![]() | 30 | 1994 | Kiihtelysvaara, FIN | 6'1" | 187 | L | ||
#33 | ![]() | 34 | 1990 | Espoo, FIN | 6'2" | 187 | L | ||
#38 | ![]() | 42 | 1983 | Kangasala, FIN | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
#35 | ![]() | 37 | 1988 | Äänekoski, FIN | 6'2" | 176 | L | ||
#57 | ![]() | 32 | 1992 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'1" | 183 | L | ||
DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
#2 | ![]() | 39 | 1985 | Nanaimo, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 187 | L | ||
#12 | ![]() | 33 | 1991 | Lahti, FIN | 5'11" | 176 | L | ||
#7 | ![]() | 36 | 1988 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | L | ||
#6 | ![]() | 36 | 1989 | Turku, FIN | 6'3" | 214 | L | ||
#26 | ![]() | 52 | 1972 | Jyväskylä, FIN | 5'10" | 179 | L | ||
#58 | ![]() | 42 | 1982 | Jyväskylä, FIN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
#18 | ![]() | Toni Niemi (D)Loan | 39 | 1985 | Pirkkala, FIN | 6'2" | 187 | L | |
#5 | ![]() | 33 | 1991 | Hollola, FIN | 6'4" | 207 | R | ||
#83 | ![]() | 42 | 1983 | Kladno, CZE | 6'2" | 207 | L | ||
#39 | ![]() | 37 | 1987 | Hollola, FIN | 5'11" | 192 | L | ||
#22 | ![]() | 42 | 1982 | Laitila, FIN | 6'2" | 194 | R | ||
#57 | ![]() | 36 | 1988 | Lahti, FIN | 5'11" | 181 | L | ||
#57 | ![]() | Anssi Virkki (D)Loan | 36 | 1989 | Savonlinna, FIN | 6'2" | 209 | L | |
#18 | ![]() | Antti Ylönen (D)Loan | 41 | 1983 | Liminka, FIN | 5'8" | 183 | L | |
FORWARDS | |||||||||
#86 | ![]() ![]() | 34 | 1990 | Örnsköldsvik, SWE | 5'10" | 185 | L | ||
#16 | ![]() | 36 | 1988 | Brampton, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 203 | R | ||
#23 | ![]() | 41 | 1984 | Kouvola, FIN | 5'11" | 190 | L | ||
#61 | ![]() | 39 | 1985 | Kurikka, FIN | 6'3" | 205 | R | ||
#25 | ![]() | 34 | 1990 | Jyväskylän mlk, FIN | 5'9" | 187 | R | ||
#18 | ![]() | 32 | 1992 | Heinola, FIN | 5'11" | 181 | L | ||
#60 | ![]() | 40 | 1984 | Paimio, FIN | 6'1" | 203 | L | ||
#19 | ![]() | 38 | 1987 | Lake Forest, CA, USA | 5'7" | 157 | R | ||
#3 | ![]() | 44 | 1980 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
#9 | ![]() | 41 | 1983 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | L | ||
#20 | ![]() | 41 | 1983 | Oulunsalo, FIN | 6'2" | 187 | L | ||
#51 | ![]() | 43 | 1981 | Sonkajärvi, FIN | 6'2" | 207 | R | ||
#36 | ![]() | 37 | 1987 | Hollola, FIN | 6'1" | 190 | L | ||
#28 | ![]() | 41 | 1983 | Haukipudas, FIN | 5'11" | 203 | L | ||
#70 | ![]() | 38 | 1986 | Praha, CZE | 6'3" | 212 | L | ||
#15 | ![]() | 37 | 1987 | Valkeala, FIN | 6'3" | 218 | R | ||
#24 | ![]() | 35 | 1989 | Helsinki, FIN | 5'10" | 181 | L | ||
#4 | ![]() | 36 | 1988 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'2" | 207 | L |
2011-2012 Pelicans Staff
- Head Coach
Kai Suikkanen
- Asst. Coach
Riku-Petteri Lehtonen
- Goaltending Coach
Pasi Nurminen
- General Manager
Ilkka Kaarna
- Team Manager
Simo Vehviläinen
- Conditioning Coach
Juha Nakari
- Equipment Manager
Reijo Loukiainen
- Franchise Owner
Pasi Nurminen
- Head Equipment Manager
Martti Malinen
- Physical Therapist
Juha Nakari
- Video Coach
Simo Vehviläinen
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2011-2012 Pelicans Demographics
Nationality
Pelicans Facts
- Plays in
- Liiga
- Team Colors
- Teal + Black + White
- Town
- Lahti, FIN
Map
- Founded
- 1996
2011-2012 Pelicans Roster Facts
- Nationalities
34 players
2 players
2 players
1 player
- Experience
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Pelicans U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
- Pelicans U17 (U17 Ylempi)
- Pelicans U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
- Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
- Peliitat (II-divisioona)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Isku Areena
- Location
- Lahti, FIN
- Capacity
- 5 534
- Construction Year
- 1973

Pelicans Games
date | home | visiting | score | league |
---|---|---|---|---|
02/22/2025 03:00 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | - | Liiga |
02/21/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | - | Liiga |
02/19/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 2 - 1 (SO) | Liiga |
02/14/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 5 - 4 (SO) | Liiga |
02/12/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 4 - 7 | Liiga |
Latest Transactions
Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
02/16/2025 | confirmed | joining | HIFK | ||
02/16/2025 | confirmed | leaving | HIFK | ||
02/15/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Rögle BK | ||
02/11/2025 | loan | leaving | Hokki | ||
02/01/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Stavanger Oilers | ||
01/31/2025 | confirmed | leaving | Mountfield HK | ||
01/10/2025 | confirmed | joining | HC Sierre | ||
12/17/2024 | confirmed | leaving | HC Kometa Brno |
Pelicans History and Standings
season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pelicans | |||||||||||||
2024-2025 | Liiga | 50 | 16 | 25 | - | 4 | 5 | 146 | 153 | 61 | 1.22 | 15 | - |
2023-2024 | Liiga | 60 | 31 | 17 | - | 4 | 8 | 177 | 147 | 109 | 1.82 | 3 | Final loss |
2022-2023 | Liiga | 60 | 30 | 21 | - | 4 | 5 | 166 | 136 | 103 | 1.72 | 4 | Final loss |
2021-2022 | Liiga | 60 | 25 | 21 | - | 4 | 10 | 142 | 142 | 93 | 1.55 | 9 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
2020-2021 | Liiga | 58 | 25 | 21 | - | 10 | 2 | 169 | 147 | 97 | 1.67 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
2019-2020 | Liiga | 59 | 19 | 40 | - | 7 | 4 | 120 | 201 | 54 | 0.92 | 14 | Did not make playoffs |
2018-2019 | Liiga | 60 | 30 | 19 | - | 3 | 8 | 199 | 154 | 104 | 1.73 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
2017-2018 | Liiga | 60 | 20 | 24 | - | 7 | 9 | 165 | 175 | 83 | 1.38 | 10 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
2016-2017 | Liiga | 60 | 23 | 21 | - | 8 | 8 | 157 | 150 | 93 | 1.55 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
2015-2016 | Liiga | 60 | 24 | 25 | - | 4 | 7 | 145 | 171 | 87 | 1.45 | 9 | Quarterfinal loss |
2014-2015 | Liiga | 60 | 16 | 30 | - | 6 | 8 | 125 | 166 | 68 | 1.13 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
2013-2014 | Liiga | 60 | 25 | 24 | - | 6 | 5 | 156 | 155 | 92 | 1.53 | 8 | Quarterfinal loss |
2012-2013 | SM-liiga | 60 | 22 | 28 | - | 7 | 3 | 163 | 180 | 83 | 1.38 | 11 | Did not make playoffs |
2011-2012 | SM-liiga | 60 | 30 | 18 | - | 9 | 3 | 213 | 155 | 111 | 1.85 | 2 | Final loss |
2010-2011 | SM-liiga | 60 | 17 | 37 | - | 2 | 4 | 133 | 180 | 59 | 0.98 | 14 | Saved in relegation |
2009-2010 | SM-liiga | 58 | 18 | 27 | - | 6 | 7 | 166 | 197 | 73 | 1.26 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
2008-2009 | SM-liiga | 58 | 22 | 27 | - | 5 | 4 | 149 | 145 | 80 | 1.38 | 9 | Quarterfinal loss |
2007-2008 | SM-liiga | 56 | 28 | 19 | - | 5 | 4 | 176 | 142 | 98 | 1.75 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
2006-2007 | SM-liiga | 56 | 19 | 24 | - | 7 | 6 | 147 | 151 | 77 | 1.38 | 10 | Quarterfinal loss |
2005-2006 | SM-liiga | 56 | 18 | 29 | - | 4 | 5 | 125 | 171 | 67 | 1.2 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
2004-2005 | SM-liiga | 56 | 7 | 36 | - | 3 | 10 | 100 | 230 | 37 | 0.66 | 13 | Did not make playoffs |
2003-2004 | SM-liiga | 56 | 7 | 37 | 12 | - | - | 110 | 227 | 27 | 0.48 | 13 | Did not make playoffs |
2002-2003 | SM-liiga | 56 | 15 | 39 | 2 | - | - | 120 | 182 | 36 | 0.64 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
2001-2002 | SM-liiga | 56 | 27 | 19 | 10 | - | - | 157 | 152 | 68 | 1.21 | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
2000-2001 | SM-liiga | 56 | 22 | 23 | 11 | - | - | 170 | 164 | 55 | 0.98 | 7 | Quarterfinal loss |
1999-2000 | SM-liiga | 54 | 8 | 38 | 8 | - | - | 108 | 197 | 24 | 0.44 | 12 | Saved in relegation |
1998-1999 | I-divisioona | 48 | 30 | 11 | 7 | - | - | 178 | 109 | 67 | 1.4 | 2 | Promoted |
1997-1998 | I-divisioona | 44 | 23 | 17 | 4 | - | - | 155 | 147 | 50 | 1.14 | 4 | Qualification loss |
1996-1997 | I-divisioona | 44 | 26 | 15 | 3 | - | - | 168 | 119 | 55 | 1.25 | 3 | Qualification loss |
Reipas Lahti | |||||||||||||
1995-1996 | I-divisioona | 44 | 24 | 18 | 2 | - | - | 175 | 136 | 50 | 1.14 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
Pelicans Tournament Statistics
season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pelicans | |||||||||||||
2024-2025 | Champions HL | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 0 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 1.83 | 9 | - |
2023-2024 | Champions HL | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 0 | 23 | 15 | 11 | 1.83 | 8 | Eighth Final Loss |
2019-2020 | Champions HL | 6 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 1.17 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
Lahden Reipas | |||||||||||||
1970-1971 | Suomen Cup | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1965-1966 | Suomen Cup | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
Pelicans Retired Numbers
Pelicans Stars And Cult Players
- 1935
- 1943
- 1945
- 1952
- 1953
- 1955
- 1955
- 1956
- 1956
- 1956
- 1957
- 1959
- 1960
- 1960
- 1966
- 1966
- 1969
- 1970
- 1970
- 1971
- 1971
- 1971
- 1972
- 1974
- 1974
- 1975
- 1976
- 1977
- 1980
- 1982
- 1983
- 1983
- 1986
- 1986
- 1986
- 1987
- 1987
- 1987
- 1988
- 1995
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
# | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Fassa | IHL | 34 | 34 | 45 | 79 | 6 |
2. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Herning Blue Fox | Metal Ligaen | 41 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 6 |
3. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | ESV Kaufbeuren | DEL 2 | 44 | 27 | 21 | 48 | 8 |
4. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Fehérvár AV19 | ICEHL | 47 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 23 |
5. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 33 | 21 | 22 | 43 | 6 |
6. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | SaiPa | Liiga | 49 | 13 | 30 | 43 | 6 |
7. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | HC Sparta Praha | Extraliga | 43 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 28 |
8. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Hammer Eisbären | Oberliga | 41 | 23 | 16 | 39 | 16 |
9. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Lukko | Liiga | 44 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 18 |
10. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | SC Bern | NL | 48 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 27 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
Season | Roster | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 25.97 |
2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.54 |
2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 23.91 |
2021-2022 | View Roster | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 23.84 |
2020-2021 | View Roster | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 24.18 |
Regular Season
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.
- 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.