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2019-2020 Pelicans Roster
# | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
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GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
#31 | ![]() | 36 | 1988 | Pälkäne, FIN | 6'3" | 183 | L | ||
#33 | ![]() | 35 | 1989 | Oulu, FIN | 5'11" | 174 | L | ||
#70 | ![]() | 23 | 2001 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 183 | L | ||
#70 | ![]() | 24 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 176 | L | ||
#41 | ![]() ![]() | 30 | 1994 | Vihti, FIN | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
#18 | ![]() | 25 | 1999 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
#12 | ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Heinola, FIN | 6'2" | 207 | L | ||
#18 | ![]() | Ossi Ikonen (D)Loan | 34 | 1990 | Toivakka, FIN | 5'10" | 176 | L | |
#36 | ![]() | 41 | 1983 | Oulu, FIN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
#46 | ![]() | 40 | 1984 | Oulu, FIN | 5'11" | 203 | L | ||
#61 | ![]() | 30 | 1994 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||
#5 | ![]() | 25 | 1999 | Lahti, FIN | 6'2" | 165 | R | ||
#40 | ![]() | 29 | 1995 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'4" | 231 | L | ||
#7 | ![]() ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Boise, ID, USA | 6'1" | 185 | L | ||
#6 | ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 187 | L | ||
#28 | ![]() | 22 | 2002 | Lahti, FIN | 6'4" | 203 | L | ||
#5 | ![]() | 23 | 2001 | Jyväskylä, FIN | 5'10" | 172 | L | ||
#3 | ![]() | Niko Seppälä (D)Loan | 26 | 1998 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'2" | 218 | L | |
#55 | ![]() | 27 | 1997 | Yekaterinburg, RUS | 5'10" | 201 | R | ||
#43 | ![]() | 32 | 1992 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'2" | 192 | L | ||
#77 | ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Hämeenlinna, FIN | 6'3" | 207 | L | ||
#39 | ![]() | 27 | 1997 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 190 | L | ||
#2 | ![]() | 21 | 2003 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
#65 | ![]() | 27 | 1997 | Minsk, BLR | 6'3" | 209 | R | ||
FORWARDS | |||||||||
#50 | ![]() | 39 | 1985 | Ii, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | R | ||
#24 | ![]() | 29 | 1995 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
#37 | ![]() | 31 | 1993 | Luumäki, FIN | 5'11" | 187 | L | ||
#10 | ![]() | 28 | 1996 | Helsinki, FIN | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
#63 | ![]() | 24 | 2000 | Vantaa, FIN | 5'9" | 179 | R | ||
#16 | ![]() ![]() | 32 | 1992 | Budapest, HUN | 5'9" | 170 | L | ||
#12 | ![]() | 24 | 2000 | Haapavesi, FIN | 6'0" | 183 | L | ||
#38 | ![]() | Lauri Heino (F)Loan | 28 | 1997 | Lahti, FIN | 6'2" | 192 | L | |
#71 | ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Heinola, FIN | 5'9" | 161 | L | ||
#2 | ![]() | 24 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 5'9" | 168 | R | ||
#62 | ![]() | 33 | 1992 | Pyhäjärvi, FIN | 5'11" | 170 | R | ||
#98 | ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'1" | 207 | L | ||
#15 | ![]() | 33 | 1991 | Lappeenranta, FIN | 5'10" | 181 | R | ||
#9 | ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Ylöjärvi, FIN | 6'2" | 196 | R | ||
#22 | ![]() | 29 | 1995 | Helsinki, FIN | 5'9" | 165 | L | ||
#42 | ![]() | 28 | 1996 | Somero, FIN | 5'9" | 192 | L | ||
#18 | ![]() | 25 | 1999 | Helsinki, FIN | 5'6" | 172 | R | ||
#5 | ![]() | 25 | 2000 | Vantaa, FIN | 5'9" | 179 | L | ||
#8 | ![]() | 30 | 1994 | Vantaa, FIN | 5'10" | 176 | R | ||
#27 | ![]() | 24 | 2000 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'4" | 198 | L | ||
#20 | ![]() ![]() | 29 | 1995 | Kuopio, FIN | 5'9" | 190 | L | ||
#19 | ![]() | 26 | 1998 | Jyväskylä, FIN | 5'11" | 170 | L | ||
#62 | ![]() | 25 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 176 | R | ||
#89 | ![]() | 35 | 1989 | Seinäjoki, FIN | 5'11" | 196 | L | ||
#81 | ![]() | 30 | 1994 | Lahti, FIN | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
#20 | ![]() | 24 | 2001 | Lahti, FIN | 5'9" | 172 | L | ||
#7 | ![]() | 25 | 1999 | Laitila, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | L | ||
#2 | ![]() | 22 | 2002 | Chomutov, CZE | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
#72 | ![]() ![]() | 25 | 1999 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | 6'1" | 190 | R |
2019-2020 Pelicans Staff
- Head Coach
Ville Nieminen
- Head Coach
Jesse Welling
- Asst. Coach
Arttu Lipsanen
- Asst. Coach
Pasi Nurminen
- Asst. Coach
Tommi Pärmäkoski
- Asst. Coach
Jesse Welling
- Goaltending Coach
Arttu Lipsanen
- General Manager
Tomi-Pekka Kolu
- Sports Manager
Janne Laukkanen
- Team Manager
Arttu Lipsanen
- Asst. Physical Therapist
Erno Jokinen
- Chairman
Pentti Matikainen
- Conditioning Coach
Juha Nakari
- Conditioning Coach
Tommi Pärmäkoski
- Equipment Manager
Samuli Korjus
- Equipment Manager
Reijo Loukiainen
2019-2020 Pelicans Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2019-2020 Pelicans Demographics
Nationality
Pelicans Facts
- Plays in
- Liiga
- Team Colors
- Teal + Black + White
- Town
- Lahti, FIN
Map
- Founded
- 1996
2019-2020 Pelicans Roster Facts
- Nationalities
47 players
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1 player
1 player
1 player
1 player
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
02/28/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | - | Liiga |
02/26/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | - | Liiga |
02/22/2025 03:00 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 2 - 1 | Liiga |
02/21/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 1 - 3 | Liiga |
02/19/2025 04:30 PM UTC | ![]() | ![]() | 2 - 1 (SO) | 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 | 52 | 18 | 25 | - | 4 | 5 | 151 | 155 | 67 | 1.29 | 14 | - |
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 | Eighth Final Loss |
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 | 36 | 35 | 49 | 84 | 8 |
2. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Herning Blue Fox | Metal Ligaen | 43 | 30 | 27 | 57 | 6 |
3. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | ESV Kaufbeuren | DEL 2 | 46 | 27 | 22 | 49 | 8 |
4. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 35 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 10 |
5. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | HC Sparta Praha | Extraliga | 46 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 36 |
6. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | SaiPa | Liiga | 52 | 15 | 30 | 45 | 10 |
7. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Hammer Eisbären | Oberliga | 42 | 25 | 19 | 44 | 18 |
8. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | SC Bern | NL | 50 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 27 |
9. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Fehérvár AV19 | ICEHL | 48 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 23 |
10. | ![]() | 2024-2025 | Lukko | Liiga | 47 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 18 |
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 | 26.57 |
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
Franchise All-Time Points
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 401 | 260 | 151 | 411 |
2. | ![]() | 422 | 144 | 245 | 389 |
3. | ![]() | 378 | 204 | 146 | 350 |
4. | ![]() | 391 | 197 | 112 | 309 |
5. | ![]() | 429 | 123 | 172 | 295 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 401 | 260 | 151 | 411 |
2. | ![]() | 378 | 204 | 146 | 350 |
3. | ![]() | 391 | 197 | 112 | 309 |
4. | ![]() | 422 | 144 | 245 | 389 |
5. | ![]() | 401 | 127 | 155 | 282 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 422 | 144 | 245 | 389 |
2. | ![]() | 725 | 72 | 215 | 287 |
3. | ![]() | 367 | 95 | 174 | 269 |
4. | ![]() | 429 | 123 | 172 | 295 |
5. | ![]() | 401 | 127 | 155 | 282 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 366 | 34 | 85 | 759 |
2. | ![]() | 436 | 80 | 171 | 694 |
3. | ![]() | 177 | 4 | 12 | 495 |
4. | ![]() | 271 | 20 | 53 | 448 |
5. | ![]() | 346 | 33 | 86 | 389 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 725 | 72 | 215 | 287 |
2. | ![]() | 477 | 45 | 149 | 194 |
3. | ![]() | 436 | 80 | 91 | 171 |
4. | ![]() | 433 | 43 | 79 | 122 |
5. | ![]() | 433 | 34 | 84 | 118 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 40 | 34 | 61 | 1.53 |
2. | ![]() | 55 | 36 | 83 | 1.51 |
3. | ![]() | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.50 |
4. | ![]() | 87 | 66 | 125 | 1.44 |
5. | ![]() | 86 | 77 | 122 | 1.42 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 1989-1990 | I-divisioona | 44 | 18 | 47 | 65 | 1.48 | 4 |
2. | ![]() | 1989-1990 | I-divisioona | 28 | 47 | 16 | 63 | 2.25 | 58 |
3. | ![]() | 1986-1987 | I-divisioona | 44 | 31 | 32 | 63 | 1.43 | 34 |
4. | ![]() | 1985-1986 | I-divisioona | 43 | 35 | 27 | 62 | 1.44 | 67 |
5. | ![]() | 2011-2012 | SM-liiga | 59 | 24 | 38 | 62 | 1.05 | 26 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 1989-1990 | I-divisioona | 28 | 47 | 16 | 63 | 2.25 | 58 |
2. | ![]() | 1982-1983 | SM-liiga | 36 | 41 | 15 | 56 | 1.56 | 27 |
3. | ![]() | 1975-1976 | I-divisioona | 36 | 40 | 7 | 47 | 1.31 | 29 |
4. | ![]() | 1985-1986 | I-divisioona | 43 | 35 | 27 | 62 | 1.44 | 67 |
5. | ![]() | 1988-1989 | I-divisioona | 44 | 35 | 11 | 46 | 1.05 | 34 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 1989-1990 | I-divisioona | 44 | 18 | 47 | 65 | 1.48 | 4 |
2. | ![]() | 2023-2024 | Liiga | 55 | 9 | 45 | 54 | 0.98 | 14 |
3. | ![]() | 2007-2008 | SM-liiga | 55 | 18 | 40 | 58 | 1.05 | 20 |
4. | ![]() | 1994-1995 | I-divisioona | 39 | 16 | 39 | 55 | 1.41 | 54 |
5. | ![]() | 2011-2012 | SM-liiga | 59 | 14 | 39 | 53 | 0.90 | 123 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | ![]() | 2010-2011 | SM-liiga | 52 | 14 | 23 | 0.44 | 186 |
2. | ![]() | 2009-2010 | SM-liiga | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0.06 | 172 |
3. | ![]() | 2015-2016 | Liiga | 32 | 1 | 8 | 0.25 | 160 |
4. | ![]() | 2007-2008 | SM-liiga | 53 | 1 | 4 | 0.08 | 158 |
5. | ![]() | 2007-2008 | SM-liiga | 41 | 2 | 10 | 0.24 | 152 |
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.