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Peliitat Heinola
Heinolan Peliitat (''formerly Heinolan Kiekko'') is an ice hockey club based in Heinola, Finland. The club is made up of 11 teams with the top team playing in the 2. Divisioona, the 4th tier of ice hockey in Finland. They play their home games in the Versowood Areena, which has a capacity of 2,975 (with 1,500 seated). The club is affiliated with the Liiga side Lahti Pelicans. History The original Peliitat was founded in 1969 and played in 1983–1987 and 1988–1989 in the I-Divisioona. The club's activities ended with relegation from the I-Divisioona and bankruptcy in 1989. After the bankruptcy of Peliitat, Heinola Kiekko, founded in 1984, became the leading ice hockey club in Heinola. HeKi played for a long time in the 2. Divisioona and got promoted in 1999 into the Suomi-sarja. Success finally came in the 2004–05 season, when HeKi finished second in the series. In the finals, HeKi still had to face a loss to the Seinäjoki Hockey Team. In the 2005–06 season, HeKi won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heinola
Heinola () is a town and a municipality of inhabitants () located in the eastern part of the Päijänne Tavastia region, Finland Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, ..., near the borders of the South Savonia region and the Kymenlaakso, Kymenlaakso region. It is the third largest municipality in the region in terms of population after Lahti and Hollola. The neighbour municipalities of Heinola are Asikkala, Hartola (Finland), Hartola, Iitti, Kouvola, Mäntyharju, Nastola, Pertunmaa and Sysmä. In the coat of arms of Heinola, the Tavastia (historical province), Tavastia's provincial animal, the Eurasian lynx, crosses a fess resembling an arch bridge; it refers to the Jyränkö Bridge (''Jyrängönsilta'') from 1932, which crosses ''Jyrängönvirta'', the smaller part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Army
Tim Army (born April 26, 1963) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. Army was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 9th round (171st overall) of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. Army played four seasons at Providence College with the Providence Friars, where during the 1984–85 season he was rewarded for his outstanding play when he was named to the NCAA (East) First All-American Team and was selected as a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame in 2020. Coaching career Army played just two professional seasons before retiring due to injury. He returned to the Friars in serving as an assistant coach from 1988 to 1993, before accepting an NHL assistant coaching role with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim from 1993 to 1997. After five seasons with the Washington Capitals as an assistant, Army secured his first head coach role w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antti Tyrväinen (ice Hockey)
Antti Tyrväinen (born April 3, 1989) is a Finnish ice hockey player. He is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played for the Fischtown Pinguins of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). On June 15, 2011, it was announced that the Edmonton Oilers had signed Tyrvainen as an undrafted free agent, to a two-year entry-level contract, and he played two season with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League (AHL). He previously played for Tampereen Ilves of the SM-liiga. Antti's brother Juhani Tyrväinen also plays professionally with Luleå HF Luleå Hockeyförening, also known as Luleå Hockey, is a professional ice hockey club from Luleå, Sweden. The club has been playing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the top tier of ice hockey in Sweden, since the 1984–85 season. They are ... of the SHL. References External links * 1989 births Living people Färjestad BK players Finnish ice hockey forwards Fischtown Pinguins players HIFK (ice h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janne Sinkkonen
Janne is a common given name in the Nordic countries and Estonia. In Denmark, Norway and Estonia it is considered a feminine name (a short form of Johanne), while in Sweden and Finland it is considered masculine. In Sweden and Finland it is often used as a nickname for people with related (male) names based on Johannes such as Jan, Jean or Johan. The name's origins lie in the ancient Hebrew names Yohanah/Yohanan (feminine/masculine), meaning "Yahweh (God) is gracious". The name spread to Greece along with Christianity, and became Ioanna/ Ioannes. In the original, Greek version of the Bible both John the Baptist and John the Apostle are referred to as "Ioannes", and the feminine version of the name appears in "Ioanna, the wife of Chuza". The names then, through Latin Vulgate, became Joanna/Johanna/Johanne (feminine), and Johannes (masculine). As the names spread through Europe along with Christianity, a number of simplified derivatives appeared, resulting in the large family of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karri Rämö
Karri Rämö (born July 1, 1986) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He began his professional career in the SM-Liiga, initially with the Lahti Pelicans and then HPK, where he was a member of the Kanada-malja championship team in 2005–06. The Tampa Bay Lightning, having selected Rämö in the sixth round, 191st overall, at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, gave him a contract, and he played 48 games with the team over three seasons between 2006 and 2009, before returning to play in Europe. In four KHL seasons with Avangard Omsk, Rämö was twice selected to participate in the KHL All-Star Game. He returned to the NHL ahead of the 2013–14 season, joining the Calgary Flames, and played in 111 games over three seasons from 2013 until 2016. He returned to the KHL following that, and he then also played for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), before signing to ERC Ingolstadt in Germany. Playing career Rämö was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seppo Repo
Seppo Hannu Antero Repo (born September 21, 1947 in Joensuu, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Jokerit, SaPKo, and TPS. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. He played one season in the WHA, spending the 1976-77 season with the Phoenix Roadrunners, playing alongside countrymen Pekka Rautakallio, Juhani Tamminen Manu Juhani Tamminen (born May 26, 1950) is a Finnish retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga and World Hockey Association. He played for TPS, HJK, HIFK, Cleveland Crusaders, and Phoenix Roadrunners. He represented ... and Lauri Mononen. He was also part of the Finnish National Team that played one game that counted in the WHA's official standings during the 1978-79 season. He scored 29 goals and 60 points in 80 games his one season with Phoenix. External links Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame bio* 1947 births Living people Finnish ice hockey centre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juha Ovaska
Juha is a masculine given name of Finnish origin derived from Johannes (or John in English language contexts). Notable people with the name include: * Juha Alén, Finnish ice hockey player * Juha Gustafsson, Finnish ice hockey player * Juha Hakola, Finnish association footballer * Juha Harju, Finnish singer * Juha Haukkala, Finnish freestyle skier * Juha Hautamäki, Finnish speedway rider * Juha Helppi, Finnish poker player * Juha Hernesniemi, Finnish neurosurgeon and professor * Juha Hirvi, Finnish sport shooter * Juha Hurme, Finnish playwright, director and writer * Juha Ikonen, Finnish ice hockey player * Juha Isolehto, Finnish high jumper * Juha Janhunen, Finnish linguist * Juha Jokela, Finnish playwright and scriptwriter * Juha Järvenpää, Finnish ice hockey player * Juha Kankkunen, Finnish former rally driver * Juha Kaunismäki, Finnish-born Norwegian ice hockey defenseman * Juha Kilpiä, Finnish diplomat and former military officer * Juha Kivi, Finnish long j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erkki Mäkelä
Erkki is a Finnish and Estonian given name (derived from Erik). Notable people with the name include: A–K * Erkki Aadli (born 1974), Estonian orienteer * Erkki Aaltonen (1910–1990), Finnish composer * Erkki Ala-Könni (1911– 1996), Finnish ethnomusicologist * Erkki Bahovski (born 1970), Estonian journalist * Erkki Ertama (1927-2010), Finnish composer and conductor * Erkki Hartikainen (1942–2021), Finnish atheist activist and educator * Erkki Haukipuro (1921- 2001), Finnish politician * Erkki Hautamäki (1930–2023), Finnish military major and historian * Erkki Huttunen (1901–1956), Finnish architect * Erkki Junkkarinen (1929-2008), Finnish singer * Erkki Kaila (1867–1944), Finnish Lutheran Archbishop of Turku and politician * Erkki Karu (1887–1935), Finnish film director, screenwriter and producer * Erkki Kataja (1924–1969), Finnish track and field athlete and Olympic medalist * Erkki Keldo (born 1990), Estonian politician * Erkki Kerttula (1909–19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauri Mononen
Lauri Ilmari Mononen (22 March 1950 – 5 August 2018) was a Finnish professional ice hockey winger. While playing for Phoenix Roadrunners in the World Hockey Association he was one of the first Finns to play professional hockey in North America. He played for a total of two seasons in WHA. He also won the Finnish Championship once and the Swiss Championship once. He was twice chosen as best forward in the Finnish League and selected to All Star five three times (1969, 1972, 1975). He also competed in the men's tournament at the 1972 Winter Olympics The 1972 Winter Olympics, officially the and commonly known as Sapporo 1972 (), were a winter multi-sport event held from February 3 to 13, 1972, in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It was the first Winter Olympic Games to take place outside .... His number 15 has been frozen by his former club, Jokipojat. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame as number 75. References External links * 1950 births 2018 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ville-Matti Koponen
Ville-Matti Koponen (born January 4, 1984, in Lahti) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward who last played for Peliitat Heinola of the Mestis. He started his career in Pelicans Pelicans (genus ''Pelecanus'') are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. They are characterized by a long beak and a large throat pouch used for catching prey and draining water from the scooped-up contents before ... and played with the team until 2007. Career statistics External links * 1984 births Living people Ice hockey people from Lahti Finnish ice hockey centres Hokki players Kiekko-Laser players KooKoo players Lahti Pelicans players Oulun Kärpät players Peliitat Heinola players TuTo players 21st-century Finnish sportsmen {{Finland-icehockey-centre-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Kleinendorst
Kurt Kleinendorst (born December 31, 1960) is an American professional ice hockey coach. Since January 2022, he is head coach of the Iserlohn Roosters from the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Kleinendorst played four seasons at Providence College and was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997. Playing career Kleinendorst played for Providence College for four years, from 1979–80 to 1982–83, for Lou Lamoriello. He was selected in the fourth round (77th overall) of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers, but never played in the NHL. He was a member of the Tulsa Oilers ( CHL) team that suspended operations on February 16, 1984, playing only road games for final six weeks of 1983–84 season. Despite this adversity, the team went on to win the Adams Cup. In 1986–87 he played with Iserlohn (Germany) and Peliitat Heinola (Finland) teams, and then with the Rotterdam Pandas in the Netherlands during the 1987–88 season, Ingolstadt (Germany) 1988–89, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niko Hovinen
Niko Hovinen (born 16 March 1988) is a Finnish people, Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for HIFK of The SM-liiga, SM-Liiga in Finland. Playing career Jokerit Niko Hovinen's SM-liiga career started during the 2005–06 season when Hovinen dressed for a single regular-season Jokerit game as backup to Joonas Hallikainen, after Tim Thomas (ice hockey, born 1974), Tim Thomas abruptly left the team only a day before the start of the 2005–06 regular season. Hovinen returned to the junior team for the rest of the season. He made his first SM-liiga start on 23 November 2006, against SaiPa, again called up when three Jokerit goaltenders were injured. During the 2007–08 season, Hovinen served as backup to Jussi Markkanen. Hovinen was relegated to no. 3 goaltender when Jokerit acquired Joni Puurula from SaiPa just before the end of regular season. Hovinen dressed up to serve as backup for Joni Puurula in several games during the 2007–08 playoffs as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
