Espoo United 2016-2017 - Roster, Stats & more

2016-2017

2016-2017 Espoo United Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Joonas Harald (G)Loan	28	1996	Lahti, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	#1	Harri Iisakka (G)	26	1997	Helsinki, FIN	6'3"	185	R
	#31	Samuli Rasilainen (G)	27	1996	Oulu, FIN	6'2"	196	L
	#1	Rasmus Rinne (G)Loan	33	1990	Hyvinkää, FIN	6'5"	209	L
	#32	Rasmus Tirronen (G)	33	1990	Espoo, FIN	6'3"	203	L
	#31	Nico Vikstén (G)	27	1997	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#8	Jani Elgbacka (D/F)	28	1995	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	194	L
	#17	Erno Hopponen (D)	27	1996	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	203	L
	#50	Nikke Kettukangas (D)	31	1992	Kerava, FIN	5'10"	181	L
	#47	Kai Lehtinen (D)	33	1991	Viiala, FIN	6'0"	185	L
	#58	Sebastian Moberg (D)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	172	L
	#88	Jimi Santala (D)"C"	36	1988	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	187	L
	#2	Niklas Sillanpää (D)	28	1995	Espoo, FIN	6'4"	205	L
	#21	Juha Tarkkanen (D)	30	1993	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	196	L
	#55	Niklas Tikkinen (D/F)	29	1994	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	185	L
	#3	Jesse Väkelä (D)	28	1995	Vaasa, FIN	6'0"	187	R
	#28	Victor Westermarck (D)"A"	30	1994	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	203	R
	#27	Joel Ylä-Mononen (D)	28	1995	Kauniainen, FIN	6'2"	185	L
FORWARDS
	#44	Kim Hirschovits (C)"C"	41	1982	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	194	L
	#51	Olli Iisakka (LW/RW)	27	1996	Espoo, FIN	6'3"	187	L
	#7	Aleksi Järvinen (RW/LW)	30	1993	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	170	L
	#19	Juuso Kaijomaa (C)	35	1989	Joensuu, FIN	5'11"	179	L
	#91	Tatu Kanerva (LW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	190	L
	#47	Antti Kauppinen (LW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	179	L
	#24	Janne Kivilahti (RW/LW)	31	1992	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	181	L
	#91	Jere Laine (LW/RW)	33	1990	Tuusula, FIN	6'1"	212	R
	#9	Matti Lamberg (RW)	31	1993	Kiiminki, FIN	5'11"	187	R
	#9	Valtteri Lipiäinen (RW)	26	1997	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'10"	170	R
	#81	Matias Nisula (RW/LW)	28	1996	Vantaa, FIN	6'1"	198	R
	#22	Emil Oksanen (RW/LW)	25	1998	Kirkkonummi, FIN	6'1"	190	R
	#18	Markus Piispanen (RW/LW)"A"	34	1989	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'10"	181	R
	#77	Janne Puhakka (W/C)"A"	29	1995	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	181	L
	#9	Joona Puhakka (F)	27	1997	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	183	L
	#20	Oskari Uomala (C)	26	1998	Espoo, FIN	5'9"	174	L
	#39	Jiri Veistola (RW/LW)"A"	36	1988	Vantaa, FIN	5'11"	194	R
	#23	Felix Westermarck (LW/RW)	29	1995	Espoo, FIN	6'1"	203	L
	#16	Nicolas Wuolle (RW)	31	1993	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	157	L
	#91	Jesse Ylönen (RW)	24	1999	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	6'1"	190	R

Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 15Av Age: 23.11 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Espoo United Staff

Head CoachTimo Hirvonen
Asst. CoachSaku Martikainen
Asst. CoachRaimo Summanen
Goaltending CoachIlari Näckel
General ManagerOlli Aro
Sports ManagerPetri Pakaslahti
Team ManagerIlari Näckel
Equipment ManagerAleksi Lindstedt
Franchise OwnerJussi Salonoja
Head Equipment ManagerJukka Järvinen
Physical TherapistTero Tolvanen

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2016-2017 Espoo United Demographics

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Espoo United Facts

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Team Colors: Blue + White + Yellow
Town: Espoo, FIN Map
Founded: 2016

2016-2017 Espoo United Roster Facts

Nationalities

38 players

Experience

Espoo United: 999 GP
SHL: 91 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 33 GP
Liiga: 1 450 GP
KHL: 15 GP
AHL: 12 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Espoo United Games

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08/11/2018

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08/10/2018

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Jani Elgbacka (D)

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08/06/2018

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Aleksi Järvinen (F)

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08/01/2018

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Santeri Saari (D)

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07/30/2018

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Erno Hopponen (D)

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07/25/2018

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Waltteri Hopponen (F)

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07/13/2018

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Jesse Väkelä (D)

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06/28/2018

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Espoo United History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2017-2018	Mestis	50	18	23	-	6	3	141	147	69	1.38	9	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	Mestis	50	20	18	-	5	7	132	138	77	1.54	5	Bronze game win

Espoo United Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2017-2018	Suomen Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	23	9	-	-	4	Semifinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2017-2018	View roster	6'0"	190 lbs	23.31
2016-2017	View roster	6'0"	185 lbs	23.11

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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Franchise All-Time Games Played

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

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Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

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Nationalities Throughout History

55 players

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

History

Espoo United was founded in 2016. It was founded by Jussi Salonoja as a successor to bankrupt Liiga team Blues. The team operated in Mestis for two seasons between 2016 and 2018, after, like its predecessor, the team was declared bankrupt. The team aspired to make Liiga in the near future. The team also operated a women's hockey team as well as basketball teams for men and women. The women's teams ceased their operations under the Espoo United name after one season. At its best, the team achieved bronze in its inaugural season in Mestis.