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2024-2025
2024-2025 Season
Pelicans were 24-29-7 in the 2024-25 Liiga season with 75 points, 15th overall.
2024-2025 Pelicans Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #32 |  | 33 | 1993 | Koprivnice, CZE | 6'1" | 205 | L | ||
| #70 |  | 20 | 2005 | Lahti, FIN | 5'11" | 168 | L | ||
| #30 |  | 26 | 2000 | Stockholm, SWE | 6'2" | 183 | L | ||
| #41 | | 21 | 2005 | Lahti, FIN | 5'11" | 152 | L | ||
| #70 | | 26 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 176 | L | ||
| #41 | | 18 | 2008 | Praha, CZE | 6'2" | 194 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #78 | | 29 | 1996 | Örnsköldsvik, SWE | 6'3" | 205 | L | ||
| #4 |  | 29 | 1997 | Stavanger, NOR | 6'0" | 183 | R | ||
| #47 | | 36 | 1990 | Zlin, CZE | 6'2" | 205 | L | ||
| #8 | | 21 | 2005 | Lahti, FIN | 6'2" | 185 | L | ||
| #7 |  | 29 | 1997 | Brandon, MB, CAN | 6'2" | 187 | L | ||
| #44 | | 24 | 2002 | Vääksy, FIN | 6'4" | 183 | L | ||
| #83 | | 27 | 1999 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'2" | 212 | L | ||
| #87 | | 20 | 2006 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 187 | L | ||
| #55 | | 25 | 2001 | Mäntsälä, FIN | 6'0" | 185 | R | ||
| #51 | | 25 | 2001 | Oakville, ON, CAN | 6'3" | 216 | L | ||
| #8 | | 26 | 2000 | Brno, CZE | 6'0" | 203 | R | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #9 | | 22 | 2004 | Slany, CZE | 5'10" | 170 | R | ||
| #2 | | 33 | 1993 | Umeå, SWE | 6'4" | 203 | L | ||
| #72 | | 38 | 1987 | Kungälv, SWE | 5'10" | 172 | L | ||
| #15 | | 21 | 2005 | Jyväskylä, FIN | 6'2" | 190 | L | ||
| #62 | | 38 | 1987 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 209 | L | ||
| #20 | | 25 | 2000 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'0" | 183 | L | ||
| #16 | | 28 | 1997 | Znojmo, CZE | 6'2" | 198 | R | ||
| #3 | | 31 | 1995 | Oulu, FIN | 5'7" | 170 | L | ||
| #45 | | 20 | 2006 | Joensuu, FIN | 6'3" | 176 | L | ||
| #6 | | 23 | 2003 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'3" | 192 | L | ||
| #68 | | 21 | 2005 | Lahti, FIN | 6'4" | 212 | L | ||
| #19 |  | 39 | 1987 | Lake Forest, CA, USA | 5'7" | 157 | R | ||
| #92 | | 24 | 2002 | Fredericton, NB, CAN | 5'9" | 179 | R | ||
| #88 | | 23 | 2002 | Kalmar, SWE | 6'1" | 194 | R | ||
| #92 | | 27 | 1999 | Valkeakoski, FIN | 5'11" | 183 | L | ||
| #15 | | 20 | 2006 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
| #15 | | 19 | 2007 | Praha, CZE | 6'1" | 205 | L | ||
| #18 | | 34 | 1991 | Laukaa, FIN | 5'11" | 176 | L | ||
| #74 | | 21 | 2005 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 176 | L | ||
| #71 | | 26 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 176 | R | ||
| #89 | | 37 | 1989 | Seinäjoki, FIN | 5'11" | 196 | L | ||
| #91 | | 25 | 2001 | Lahti, FIN | 5'9" | 172 | L | ||
| #92 | | 26 | 1999 | Laitila, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | L | ||
| #29 | | 27 | 1998 | Joensuu, FIN | 5'11" | 187 | L | ||
2024-2025 Pelicans Staff
- Head CoachSami Kapanen
- Head CoachJuhamatti Yli-Junnila
- Asst. CoachJussi Taipale
- Asst. CoachTony Virta
- Goaltending CoachToni Pasuri
- Sports ManagerJanne Laukkanen
- Team ManagerToni Pasuri
- CEOLauri Pöyhönen
- Conditioning CoachJuha Nakari
- Dir. of AdministrationIitu Nurminen
- Franchise OwnerTommi Kurkaa
- Head Equipment ManagerSamuli Korjus
- Interim Head CoachJussi Taipale
- Massage TherapistTero Seppälä
- Massage TherapistSami Tiainen
- Physical TherapistErno Jokinen
2024-2025 Pelicans Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2024-2025 Pelicans Demographics
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Pelicans Facts
- Plays in
- Liiga
- Team Colors
- Teal + Black + White
- Town
- Lahti, FIN
Map - Founded
- 1996
2024-2025 Pelicans Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 24 players
- 7 players
- 5 players
- 3 players
- 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)
Pelicans Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  Pelicans |  JYP | - | Liiga |
| 09/18/2026 03:30 PM UTC |  Jukurit | Pelicans | - | Liiga |
| 09/15/2026 03:30 PM UTC | Pelicans |  Tappara | 2 - 3 | Liiga |
| 09/09/2026 03:30 PM UTC | Pelicans |  KalPa | 2 - 0 | Liiga |
| 09/05/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  Kiekko-Espoo | Pelicans | 1 - 2 | Liiga |
Latest Transactions
09/16/2026
confirmed
Leaving forUnknown
09/08/2026
confirmed
Leaving forVästerås IK
09/04/2026
extension
08/19/2026
confirmed
Leaving forUnknown
08/04/2026
extension
extension
Pelicans History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | Liiga | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 2.25 | 4 | - |
| 2025-2026 | Liiga | 60 | 20 | 24 | - | 9 | 7 | 137 | 156 | 85 | 1.42 | 11 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2024-2025 | Liiga | 60 | 20 | 29 | - | 4 | 7 | 171 | 179 | 75 | 1.25 | 15 | Saved in relegation |
| 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 |
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
- Esko Luostarinen (F)
- Erkki Mononen (F)
- Ilpo Koskela (D)
- Yrjö Hakulinen (F)
- Hannu Koskinen (F)
- Harri Toivanen (F)
- Matti Hagman (F)
- Harri Nyman (D)
- Markku Hakulinen (F)
- Kari Eloranta (D)
- Erkki Laine (F)
- Jaromir Sindel (G)
- Oldrich Valek (F)
- Jarmo Mäkitalo (F)
- Mika Nieminen (F)
- Jari Multanen (F)
- Mikko Peltola (F)
- Tommi Turunen (F)
- Janne Laukkanen (D)
- Marko Jantunen (F)
- Erik Kakko (D)
- Toni Koivunen (F)
- Jan Latvala (D)
- Sami Helenius (D)
- Jari Kauppila (F)
- Pasi Nurminen (G)
- Roman Vopat (F)
- Timo Pärssinen (F)
- Matias Loppi (F)
- Markus Seikola (D)
- Juha Leimu (D)
- Antti Niemi (G)
- Henri Heino (F)
- Karri Rämö (G)
- Radek Smolenak (F)
- Ryan Lasch (F)
- Leo Komarov (F)
- Vili Sopanen (F)
- Niko Hovinen (G)
- Hannes Björninen (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lars Bryggman (F) | 2026-2027 | TPS | Liiga | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 2. | Oliver Kiljunen (F) | 2026-2027 | Herning Blue Fox | Metal Ligaen | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 3. |  Morten Poulsen (F) | 2026-2027 | Herning Blue Fox | Metal Ligaen | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 4. | Tomi Purmola (F) | 2026-2027 | Shakers | II-divisioona | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 5. | Tomas Poletin (F) | 2026-2027 | Czechia U20 (all) | International-Jr | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 6. | Vertti Haikala (F) | 2026-2027 | Pelicans U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 7. | Henri Nikkanen (F) | 2026-2027 | Jokerit | Liiga | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 8. | Petteri Riihinen (D) | 2026-2027 | Ässät | Liiga | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 9. | Lubos Horky (F) | 2026-2027 | Rögle BK | Champions HL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 10. | Aleks Haatanen (F) | 2026-2027 | Ilves | Liiga | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 26.27 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 25.86 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.08 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 27.03 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 24.50 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erkki Laine (F) | 401 | 260 | 151 | 411 |
| 2. | Hannu Koskinen (F) | 422 | 144 | 245 | 389 |
| 3. | Harri Toivanen (F) | 378 | 204 | 146 | 350 |
| 4. | Erkki Mäkelä (F) | 391 | 197 | 112 | 309 |
| 5. | Vili Sopanen (F) | 429 | 123 | 172 | 295 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Erkki Laine (F) | 401 | 260 | 151 | 411 |
| 2. | Harri Toivanen (F) | 378 | 204 | 146 | 350 |
| 3. | Erkki Mäkelä (F) | 391 | 197 | 112 | 309 |
| 4. | Hannu Koskinen (F) | 422 | 144 | 245 | 389 |
| 5. | Sami Wikström (F) | 401 | 127 | 155 | 282 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hannu Koskinen (F) | 422 | 144 | 245 | 389 |
| 2. | Jan Latvala (D) | 725 | 72 | 215 | 287 |
| 3. | Marko Jantunen (F) | 367 | 95 | 174 | 269 |
| 4. | Vili Sopanen (F) | 429 | 123 | 172 | 295 |
| 5. | Sami Wikström (F) | 401 | 127 | 155 | 282 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kari Sihvonen (F) | 366 | 34 | 85 | 759 |
| 2. | Antti Tyrväinen (F) | 443 | 80 | 172 | 700 |
| 3. | Sami Helenius (D) | 177 | 4 | 12 | 495 |
| 4. | Taavi Vartiainen (F) | 271 | 20 | 53 | 448 |
| 5. | Jari Parviainen (D) | 346 | 33 | 86 | 389 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jan Latvala (D) | 725 | 72 | 215 | 287 |
| 2. | Toni Koivunen (F) | 477 | 45 | 149 | 194 |
| 3. | Antti Tyrväinen (F) | 443 | 80 | 92 | 172 |
| 4. | Jussi-Antti Reimari (D) | 433 | 43 | 79 | 122 |
| 5. | Marko Pöyhönen (D) | 433 | 34 | 84 | 118 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Craig Hamelin (F) | 40 | 34 | 61 | 1.53 |
| 2. | Pertti Arvaja (F) | 55 | 36 | 83 | 1.51 |
| 3. | Sean Avery (F) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.50 |
| 4. | Mika Nieminen (F) | 87 | 66 | 125 | 1.44 |
| 5. | Oldrich Valek (F) | 86 | 77 | 122 | 1.42 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matti Hagman (F) | 1989-1990 | 44 | 18 | 65 |
| 2. | Oldrich Valek (F) | 1989-1990 | 28 | 47 | 63 |
| 3. | Mika Nieminen (F) | 1986-1987 | 44 | 31 | 63 |
| 4. | Mika Nieminen (F) | 1985-1986 | 43 | 35 | 62 |
| 5. | Ryan Lasch (F) | 2011-2012 | 59 | 24 | 62 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oldrich Valek (F) | 1989-1990 | 28 | 47 | 63 |
| 2. | Erkki Laine (F) | 1982-1983 | 36 | 41 | 56 |
| 3. | Erkki Laine (F) | 1975-1976 | 36 | 40 | 47 |
| 4. | Mika Nieminen (F) | 1985-1986 | 43 | 35 | 62 |
| 5. | Erkki Mäkelä (F) | 1988-1989 | 44 | 35 | 46 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matti Hagman (F) | 1989-1990 | 44 | 47 | 65 |
| 2. | Ryan Lasch (F) | 2023-2024 | 55 | 45 | 54 |
| 3. | Matias Loppi (F) | 2007-2008 | 55 | 40 | 58 |
| 4. | Jari Multanen (F) | 1994-1995 | 39 | 39 | 55 |
| 5. | Justin Hodgman (F) | 2011-2012 | 59 | 39 | 53 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Antti Tyrväinen (F) | 2010-2011 | 52 | 23 | 186 |
| 2. | Sami Helenius (D) | 2009-2010 | 34 | 2 | 172 |
| 3. | Ben Blood (D) | 2015-2016 | 32 | 8 | 160 |
| 4. | Tuukka Mäkelä (D) | 2007-2008 | 53 | 4 | 158 |
| 5. | Kari Sihvonen (F) | 2007-2008 | 41 | 10 | 152 |
Player 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.