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1995-1996
1995-1996 Season
Jokerit finished first in the 1995-96 SM-liiga standings with 73 points. TPS (71 points) and Lukko (59 points) followed.
1995-1996 SM-liiga Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jokerit | 50 | 31 | 11 | 8 | - | - | 190 | 91 | 99 | 73 | 1.46 | Champion |
| 2. | TPS | 50 | 33 | 5 | 12 | - | - | 216 | 141 | 75 | 71 | 1.42 | Final loss |
| 3. | Lukko | 50 | 25 | 9 | 16 | - | - | 205 | 177 | 28 | 59 | 1.18 | Bronze game win |
| 4. | Tappara | 50 | 24 | 7 | 19 | - | - | 172 | 161 | 11 | 55 | 1.10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | HPK | 50 | 23 | 7 | 20 | - | - | 160 | 151 | 9 | 53 | 1.06 | Bronze game loss |
| 6. | HIFK | 50 | 21 | 10 | 19 | - | - | 142 | 158 | -16 | 52 | 1.04 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Ässät | 50 | 22 | 5 | 23 | - | - | 140 | 160 | -20 | 49 | 0.98 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Ilves | 50 | 18 | 7 | 25 | - | - | 153 | 183 | -30 | 43 | 0.86 | Did not make playoffs |
| 9. | Kiekko-Espoo | 50 | 18 | 6 | 26 | - | - | 131 | 164 | -33 | 42 | 0.84 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | JyP HT | 50 | 13 | 11 | 26 | - | - | 132 | 155 | -23 | 37 | 0.74 | Did not make playoffs |
| 11. | KalPa | 50 | 13 | 10 | 27 | - | - | 126 | 162 | -36 | 36 | 0.72 | Did not make playoffs |
| 12. | TuTo Hockey | 50 | 12 | 6 | 32 | - | - | 140 | 204 | -64 | 30 | 0.60 | Relegated |
1995-1996 SM-liiga Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Juha Riihijärvi (F) | 50 | 28 | 44 | 72 | 58 |
| 2. | Janne Ojanen (F) | 45 | 20 | 44 | 64 | 34 |
| 3. | Petri Varis (F) | 50 | 28 | 28 | 56 | 22 |
| 4. | Mikko Peltola (F) | 50 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 54 |
| 5. |  Otakar Janecký (F) | 46 | 17 | 38 | 55 | 24 |
1995-1996 SM-liiga Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ari Sulander (G) | 44 | 1.80 | .928 |
| 2. | Jani Hurme (G) | 16 | 2.16 | .927 |
| 3. | Fredrik Norrena (G) | 26 | 2.63 | .915 |
| 4. | Sakari Lindfors (G) | 38 | 2.99 | .913 |
| 5. | Mika Pietilä (G) | 17 | 2.90 | .909 |
Liiga Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
1995-1996 SM-liiga Demographics
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Liiga Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2026 12:00 PM UTC |  Ilves |  TPS | - |
| 09/26/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  Tappara |  SaiPa | 2 - 4 |
| 09/26/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  Kiekko-Espoo |  Jokerit | 4 - 1 |
| 09/26/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  KalPa |  Lukko | 1 - 2 |
| 09/26/2026 02:00 PM UTC |  Sport |  Kärpät | 1 - 2 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Liiga Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HIFK | 36 | 5 870 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 25.50 |
| 2. | HPK | 30 | 4 271 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 24.30 |
| 3. | Ilves | 36 | 4 707 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 24.03 |
| 4. | JYP | 30 | 3 416 | 5'11" | 183 lbs | 23.60 |
| 5. | Jokerit | 27 | 5 202 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 24.30 |
| 6. | KalPa | 27 | 3 893 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 24.67 |
| 7. | Kiekko-Espoo | 36 | 4 326 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 24.69 |
| 8. | Lukko | 33 | 3 823 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 23.73 |
| 9. | TPS | 28 | 3 104 | 6'0" | 194 lbs | 22.82 |
| 10. | TUTO Hockey | 28 | 4 767 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 27.04 |
| 11. | Tappara | 30 | 5 427 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 24.50 |
| 12. | Ässät | 32 | 5 684 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 25.50 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Camilo Miettinen (F) | 2026-2027 | Colombia | - | 4 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 2 |
| 2. |  Nikolai Goldobin (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 7 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| 3. | Emil Järventie (F) | 2026-2027 | Tappara U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 6 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| 4. | Jouka Juhola (F) | 2026-2027 | KuKi | II-divisioona | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 5. | Kristian Tanus (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Ajoie | NL | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| 6. | Tomi Purmola (F) | 2026-2027 | Shakers | II-divisioona | 3 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 7. | Niklas Andersson (F) | 2026-2027 | Karhu-Kissat | III-divisioona | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 8. | Roby Järventie (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Ambrì-Piotta | NL | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| 9. | Yegor Chizhikov (F) | 2026-2027 | Shakhter Soligorsk | Belarus | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 10. |  David Goodwin (F) | 2026-2027 | Belfast Giants | - | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Regular Season
Liiga All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Janne Ojanen (F) | 876 | 283 | 516 | 799 |
| 2. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 668 | 462 | 330 | 792 |
| 3. | Kristian Kuusela (F) | 1107 | 280 | 458 | 738 |
| 4. | Ville Vahalahti (F) | 977 | 260 | 427 | 687 |
| 5. | Jari Lindroos (F) | 649 | 230 | 432 | 662 |
Liiga All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 668 | 462 | 330 | 792 |
| 2. | Vesa Viitakoski (F) | 803 | 296 | 244 | 540 |
| 3. | Timo Susi (F) | 552 | 295 | 245 | 540 |
| 4. | Janne Ojanen (F) | 876 | 283 | 516 | 799 |
| 5. | Kari Makkonen (F) | 529 | 281 | 285 | 566 |
Liiga All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Janne Ojanen (F) | 876 | 283 | 516 | 799 |
| 2. | Kristian Kuusela (F) | 1107 | 280 | 458 | 738 |
| 3. | Esa Keskinen (F) | 478 | 215 | 443 | 658 |
| 4. | Jari Lindroos (F) | 649 | 230 | 432 | 662 |
| 5. | Matti Hagman (F) | 432 | 217 | 432 | 649 |
Liiga All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Markus Kankaanperä (D) | 1054 | 55 | 187 | 2129 |
| 2. | Pasi Peltonen (D) | 827 | 69 | 234 | 1402 |
| 3. | Toni Mäkiaho (F) | 635 | 148 | 310 | 1348 |
| 4. | Jyri Marttinen (D) | 758 | 75 | 199 | 1165 |
| 5. | Pauli Levokari (D) | 497 | 27 | 74 | 1101 |
Liiga All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jan Latvala (D) | 1230 | 115 | 317 | 432 |
| 2. | Kristian Kuusela (F) | 1107 | 280 | 458 | 738 |
| 3. | Markus Kankaanperä (D) | 1054 | 55 | 132 | 187 |
| 4. | Arto Laatikainen (D) | 1024 | 83 | 256 | 339 |
| 5. | Erik Hämäläinen (D) | 1001 | 163 | 240 | 403 |
Liiga All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Janne Ståhl (F) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2.00 |
| 2. |  Jan Jasko (F) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 3. | Veli-Pekka Ketola (F) | 144 | 95 | 250 | 1.74 |
| 4. |  Mariusz Czerkawski (F) | 7 | 9 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 5. |  Theo Fleury (F) | 10 | 8 | 17 | 1.70 |
Liiga All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kari Jalonen (F) | 1986-1987 | 44 | 29 | 93 |
| 2. | Matti Hagman (F) | 1979-1980 | 35 | 37 | 87 |
| 3. | Raimo Summanen (F) | 1988-1989 | 44 | 35 | 81 |
| 4. | Jan Caloun (F) | 1998-1999 | 51 | 24 | 81 |
| 5. | Kai Nurminen (F) | 1999-2000 | 54 | 41 | 78 |
Liiga All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 1987-1988 | 44 | 47 | 67 |
| 2. | Raimo Summanen (F) | 1982-1983 | 36 | 45 | 60 |
| 3. | Arto Javanainen (F) | 1985-1986 | 36 | 44 | 71 |
| 4. | Jukka Vilander (F) | 1988-1989 | 42 | 43 | 66 |
| 5. | Kai Nurminen (F) | 1999-2000 | 54 | 41 | 78 |
Liiga All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kari Jalonen (F) | 1986-1987 | 44 | 64 | 93 |
| 2. | Jan Caloun (F) | 1998-1999 | 51 | 57 | 81 |
| 3. | Kari Jalonen (F) | 1988-1989 | 44 | 56 | 74 |
| 4. | Esa Keskinen (F) | 1987-1988 | 44 | 55 | 69 |
| 5. | Pekka Järvelä (F) | 1986-1987 | 41 | 54 | 71 |
Liiga All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Matt Nickerson (D) | 2005-2006 | 36 | 13 | 236 |
| 2. | Kristian Kudroc (D) | 2005-2006 | 48 | 22 | 227 |
| 3. | Jarkko Ruutu (F) | 2004-2005 | 50 | 28 | 215 |
| 4. | Ben Blood (D) | 2017-2018 | 57 | 10 | 207 |
| 5. | Sami Helenius (D) | 2007-2008 | 49 | 7 | 198 |
List of Liiga Champions
Liiga Awards
- Liiga All-Star Team
- Liiga Best Defenseman (Pekka Rautakallio Award)
- Liiga Best GAA
- Liiga Best Goaltender (Urpo Ylönen Award)
- Liiga Best Player in Playoffs (Jari Kurri Award)
- Liiga Best Player of Regular Season (Lasse Oksanen Award)
- Liiga Best Plus/Minus (Matti Keinonen Trophy)
- Liiga Best SVS%
- Liiga Bronze Medal
- Liiga Champion
- Liiga Coach of the Year (Kalevi Numminen Trophy)
- Liiga Gentleman of the Year
- Liiga Golden Helmet
- Liiga Lynces Academici Defenseman Award
- Liiga Lynces Academici Forward Award
- Liiga Lynces Academici Goalie Award
- Liiga Most Assists
- Liiga Most Assists by Defenseman
- Liiga Most Assists by Rookie
- Liiga Most Goals (Aarne Honkavaara Trophy)
- Liiga Most Goals by Defenseman (Juha Rantasila Trophy)
- Liiga Most Goals by Rookie
- Liiga Most Penalized Player
- Liiga Most Points (Veli-Pekka Ketola Trophy)
- Liiga Most Points by Defenseman
- Liiga Most Points by Junior
- Liiga Most Points by Rookie
- Liiga Most Points by U18 Junior
- Liiga Player of the Month
- Liiga Playoffs Best Plus/Minus
- Liiga Playoffs Most Assists
- Liiga Playoffs Most Goals
- Liiga Playoffs Most Penalized Player
- Liiga Playoffs Most Points
- Liiga Rookie of the Year
- Liiga Silver Medal