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SaPKo Players
Savonlinnan Pallokerho (SaPKo) is an ice hockey team from Savonlinna, Finland, they currently play in the Suomi-sarja. It plays its home matches at the Talvisalo ice rink. The sports club Savonlinnan Pallokerho was founded in 1929. First it consisted association football, football and bandy sections, but since the 1960s ice hockey has been the main sport. In 1960s SaPKo played four seasons in the highest tier of Finnish ice hockey ''SM-sarja'' but was relegated to Suomi-sarja in 1971. In 1974 the new First Division was formed and SaPKo was one of the teams participating. SaPKo soon established itself as the team of I-divisioona expect few visits to Second Division. In 1968 SaPKo worked its way to the final of Finnish Cup, but lost the final to KooVee 10–2. Later bigger success came in the season 1994/1995 when SaPKo had very good regular season with players like Canada men's national ice hockey team, Team Canada captain Brian Tutt and was close to promotion to the SM-liiga. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savonlinna
Savonlinna (, , ; ) is a town in Finland, located in the eastern interior of the country. It lies in the Finnish Lakeland, the South Savo region. The population of Savonlinna is approximately , while the Savonlinna sub-region, sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous Municipalities of Finland, municipality in Finland. Savonlinna is located in the heart of the Saimaa Lakeland, which is why it is also known as the "Capital of Saimaa". Together with Mikkeli, they are the two largest towns in the South Savo region and both are centres of the region's Hospital districts in Finland, hospital districts. Savonlinna enclaves the municipality of Enonkoski. Savonlinna is internationally known for its medieval St. Olaf's Castle and the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival. History The city was founded in 1639, based on Olavinlinna castle (''St. Olaf's Castle''). The castle was founded by Erik Axelsson Tott in 1475 in an effort to protect Savo (historical provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mestis
Mestis (from , meaning 'Championship series', stylized as MEST1S) is the second-highest men's ice hockey league in Finland. The league was established by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association in 2000 to replace the I-divisioona ('First Division'). Being promoted to SM-liiga is possible if a Mestis team beats a SM-liiga club in the qualification series and matches all the criteria set by the SM-liiga. Mestis, however, is an open league where relegation and promotion are possible with the 3rd league, Suomi-sarja. Mestis is also the highest league governed by the FIHA. History In the years 2000–2008, it was not practically possible for Mestis teams to get promoted to the SM-liiga, which was closed in 2000, but it was possible to drop down to the Suomi-sarja instead. However, KalPa was promoted to the SM-liiga in the spring of 2005, when the number of teams in the league was increased from 13 to 14 teams. For the 2008–2009 season, the SM-liiga qualifiers were brought bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antti Tirkkonen
Antti is a Finnish masculine given name derived from the Greek name ''Andreas''. In Estonia, the variant Anti is more common. It is uncommon as a surname. People with the name include: Given name * Antti Autti (born 1985), Finnish snowboarder * Antti Juntumaa (born 1959), Finnish boxer * Antti Hammarberg (Irwin Goodman) (1943–1991), Finnish musician * Antti Hyyrynen (born 1980), Finnish musician * Antti Kaikkonen (born 1974), Finnish politician * Antti Kalliomäki (born 1947), Finnish athlete and Minister of Education * Antti Kasvio (born 1973), Finnish swimmer * Antti Laaksonen (born 1973), Finnish ice hockey player * Antti Niemi (footballer) (born 1972), Finnish football goalkeeper * Antti Niemi (ice hockey) (born 1983), Finnish ice hockey goalkeeper * Antti Miettinen (born 1980), Finnish ice hockey player * Antti Muurinen (born 1954), Finnish football coach * Antti Ojanperä (born 1983), Finnish footballer * Antti Okkonen (born 1982), Finnish footballer * Antti Piim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reino Soijärvi
Reino Soijärvi (born October 30, 1975) is a Finnish former ice hockey forward. Soijärvi played in the Finnish lower leagues for Warkis, SaPKo and IPK before joining KooKoo of Mestis Mestis (from , meaning 'Championship series', stylized as MEST1S) is the second-highest men's ice hockey league in Finland. The league was established by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association in 2000 to replace the I-divisioona ('First Division ... in 2000. He would play the next six seasons with KooKoo, playing 277 games and scoring 91 goals and 79 assists before retiring in 2006. References External links * 1975 births Living people Finnish ice hockey forwards Iisalmen Peli-Karhut players KooKoo players People from Leppävirta SaPKo players Ice hockey people from North Savo {{Finland-icehockey-player-stub ... [...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] |
Tuukka Rask
Tuukka Mikael Rask (born 10 March 1987) is a Finns, Finnish former professional ice hockey Goaltender (ice hockey), goaltender. Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs before being traded to the Boston Bruins in 2006, where he played his entire 15 season National Hockey League, NHL career. Rask was consistently successful during his tenure with the Bruins. After winning the Stanley Cup as the backup with the Bruins in 2011, he led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals on two occasions in 2013 Stanley Cup Finals, 2013 and 2019 Stanley Cup Finals, 2019. He also won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender during the 2013–14 NHL season, 2013–14 season, and was a finalist for the 2019–20 award. He also won the William M. Jennings Trophy along with goaltender Jaroslav Halák in the 2019–20 NHL season, 2019–20 season. Rask is also a two-time NHL All-Star team member. Internationally, he led Finland men's national ice hockey te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarmo Myllys
Jarmo Pentti Kalevi Myllys (born 29 May 1965) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted by the Minnesota North Stars as their ninth-round pick, #172 overall, in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently the goalkeeping coach for Austrian hockey team EC KAC of the EBEL. His jersey number, #35, was retired in Luleå in 2011. Playing career Early career Myllys was born in Savonlinna, and started playing ice hockey for the local team Savonlinnan Pallokerho or SaPKo. He played his first adult season (1982–1983) in SaPko, but moved to Tampere for SM-Liiga games in Ilves. Myllys spent a total of three seasons (1983–1986) with Ilves, then moved to Rauman Lukko where he stayed for two seasons (1986–1988) before moving to the NHL. NHL career Myllys gained a spot in the Minnesota North Stars lineup. He played 6 NHL games in the 1988–1989 season but spent most of the year with the North Stars' farmteam, Kalamazoo Wings of the IHL. In his 3 seasons (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Maxwell
Randy Maxwell is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 43rd district. He assumed office on September 28, 2023. Academic and Athletic Journey Maxwell gained recognition for his outstanding performance on the football field during his time at East Central High School. Following his success in high school, he seamlessly transitioned to the collegiate level, where he demonstrated his prowess as a tight end for the Indiana University team. Maxwell earned degrees in finance and entrepreneurship. Career Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels appointed Maxwell to the Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board in 2007. In September 2023 Maxwell won the republican caucus held to appoint a new state senator for the 43rd district, garnering 56 of the 80 votes available. His predecessor Chip Perfect endorsed him. Personal life Maxwell grew up in Logan, Indiana and married his high school sweetheart, Robin. They have three children, Alex, Kyla, and Dylan. Alex p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve MacDonald (ice Hockey)
Steve or Stephen McDonald may refer to: *Steve McDonald (Celtic music) (born 1950), Celtic music artist * Steve McDonald (''Coronation Street''), a fictional character on the soap opera ''Coronation Street'' *Steve McDonald (cricketer) (born 1974), English cricketer *Steve Macdonald (filk musician) (born 1961), American filk musician *Steve MacDonald (soccer) (born 1970), Canadian soccer player *Steve MacDonald (strongman) (born 1969), professional strongman competitor *Stephen McDonald (footballer) (1884–1964), Scottish footballer *Stephen W. McDonald, astronomer See also *Steve MacDonald (1971–2002), Canadian drummer with Gorguts * Stephen A. MacDonald (born 1946), American software executive *Stephen MacDonald (1933–2009), English actor *Steven Edward McDonald (born 1956), American writer *Steven Shane McDonald (born 1967), bass player *Steven McDonald Steven D. McDonald (March 1, 1957 January 10, 2017) was a New York City Police Department patrolman who was shot and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ville Leino
Ville Hans Viking Leino (born 6 October 1983) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey Forward (ice hockey), forward. He has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres. Playing career Finland At age 17, Leino started playing for his hometown hockey team SaPKo in the Suomi-sarja. He was then recruited to the Liiga, SM-liiga by Ilves, and later moved on to HPK, where he led the team in scoring in the 2005–06 season when HPK won their first SM-liiga championship. In 2007, Leino was signed by Jokerit, where he was switched from centre to wing. In his first season with the team, he broke the club record for most points in the regular season when he surpassed Timo Sutinen's record of 73. He went on to finish second in scoring, and won the Lasse Oksanen trophy for the best player during the regular season in the SM-liiga. North America On 10 May 2008, Leino signed a one-year contract with the NHL's Detroit Red Win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jukka-Pekka Laamanen
Jukka Laamanen (born October 4, 1976) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for HPK in the SM-liiga The Liiga, colloquially called the Finnish Elite League in English or FM-ligan in Swedish, is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. The league comprises 16 teams from all around Finland with relegation and promotion between the Mest .... Career statistics References External links * Living people 1976 births Finnish ice hockey defencemen Porin Ässät (men's ice hockey) players HPK players Mikkelin Jukurit players Oulun Kärpät players SaPKo players Tappara players Ice hockey people from Savonlinna {{Finland-icehockey-defenceman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niko Laakkonen
Niko Laakkonen (born June 15, 1988) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger. Laakkonen began his career with KalPa's Jr. teams between 2003 and 2009. Unable to make it to KalPa's main roster, he signed for SaPKo in Mestis. After four seasons, Laakkonen joined Jukurit in 2013. Jukurit were promoted to Liiga for the 2016–17 season to replace Blues Blues is a music genre and musical form that originated among African Americans in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. Blues has incorporated spiritual (music), spirituals, work songs, field hollers, Ring shout, shouts, cha ... who folded due to bankruptcy. Laakkonen played 34 games in Liiga for Jukurit, but failed to score and single goal and managed just three assists. It turned out to be his last professional season. Career statistics References External links * 1988 births Living people Finnish ice hockey forwards Iisalmen Peli-Karhut players Mikkelin Jukurit players Sportspeople fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
