What league does GrIFK play in?

GrIFK play in the II-divisioona.

When was GrIFK founded?

GrIFK was founded in 1925 in Kauniainen, FIN, Finland.

Where is GrIFK based?

GrIFK is based in Kauniainen, FIN.

Who is the head coach of GrIFK?

The head coach of GrIFK is Jimi Santala.

Who is the captain of GrIFK?

The captain of GrIFK is Onni Pihlava.

What arena does GrIFK play in?

GrIFK play their home games at Kauniaisten jäähalli in Kauniainen, FIN.

Who is the general manager of GrIFK?

The general manager of GrIFK is Miikka Råman.

What are the team colors of GrIFK?

The team colors of GrIFK are Green + White + Yellow.

GrIFK

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2025-2026

2025-2026 Season

GrIFK were 16-9-2 in the 2025-26 II-divisioona season with 50 points, 3rd in the Lohko 1 and 14th overall.

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2025-2026 GrIFK Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#95	Niclas Heino (G)	30	1995	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	196	L
	#32	Ville-Pekka Koivu (G)	39	1987	Lohja, FIN	5'9"	214	L
	#32	Lari Mykrä (G)	38	1988	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	170	L
	#35	Henri Penttilä (G)	28	1997	Hamina, FIN	6'0"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#88	Robin Björkenheim (D)	27	1999	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	#3	Emil Leppänen (D)"A"	31	1995	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	170	L
	#11	Daniel Mehtonen (D)	30	1996	Espoo, FIN	5'8"	165	L
	#89	Jori Mykrä (D)	35	1991	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	154	L
	#6	Erno Parkkonen (D)	27	1999	Espoo, FIN	6'1"	203	L
	#22	Onni Pihlava (D)"C"	25	2000	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	183	L
	#20	Robin Saari (D)	34	1992	Kirkkonummi, FIN	5'11"	201	L
	#4	Valtteri Salmelainen (D)	31	1994	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	185	L
	#5	Jesper Savolainen (D)	26	2000	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	185	R
	#71	Martin Schmerling (D)	24	2002	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	174	L
	#28	Veeti Tulonen (D)	28	1998	Turku, FIN	6'5"	216	L
		Vihtori Vienola (D)	18	2008		-	-	R
FORWARDS
	#66	Jesse Alanärä (RW)	25	2001	Vihti, FIN	5'10"	176	R
	#48	Akseli Hirvonen (F/D)	27	1999	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	161	L
	#42	Miska Komulainen (LW)	23	2003	Espoo, FIN	5'9"	161	L
	#29	Rasmus Kuismin (C)	23	2003	Espoo, FIN	6'3"	209	L
	#44	Oscar Leppänen (LW/RW)	31	1995	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	198	L
	#26	Alexander Lindroos (F)	26	2000	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	172	L
	#89	Jeppe Malmberg (F)	25	2000	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	148	L
	#16	Paul Manushin (RW)	37	1989	Turku, FIN	6'2"	198	R
	#27	Roope Markula (LW/C)	26	2000	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	190	L
	#98	Camilo Miettinen (RW/C)	40	1986	Medellín, COL	5'10"	185	L
	#8	Kai Mikkonen (F)	25	2001	Siilinjärvi, FIN	5'10"	159	L
	#9	Tony Mollberg (C)	25	2000	Kauniainen, FIN	5'10"	159	L
	#18	Kyle Moore (F)	35	1991	Fredericksburg, VA, USA	5'11"	185	L
	#19	Niklas Paani (F)	31	1995	Turku, FIN	5'9"	198	R
	#12	Mikko Palotie (F)	40	1985	Helsinki, FIN	5'8"	165	L
	#17	Ville Punsar (F)	38	1987	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	181	L
	#27	Pyry Puolakka (F)	25	2001	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	196	L
	#14	Tapio Rantanen (F)"A"	36	1990	Oulu, FIN	6'2"	209	R
	#98	Micke Saari (W/C)	32	1994	Kirkkonummi, FIN	6'1"	168	L
	#2	Jerry Saarinen (F)	25	2000	Kauniainen, FIN	5'5"	143	R
	#18	Joona Saarto (F/D)	29	1996	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	154	L
		Henrik Sippola (W/C)	19	2007	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	174	L
	#15	Jimi Säiniö (F)	20	2006	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	176	L
	#25	Jami Tamminen (RW)"A"	36	1990	Espoo, FIN	6'3"	265	L
	#24	Veeti Väisänen (C)	24	2002	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	174	L

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 18Av Age: 28.32 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 GrIFK Staff

Head CoachJimi Santala
Asst. CoachEemeli Pajulo
Asst. CoachJomi Santala
General ManagerMiikka Råman
Team ManagerMiikka Råman
Team ManagerJomi Santala
Team ManagerKaj Stiller
Equipment ManagerJarmo Kastikainen
Skills CoachKonsta Kuusinen

Team Staff History

2025-2026 GrIFK Captains

"C"

Onni Pihlava

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2025-2026 GrIFK Demographics

GrIFK Facts

Plays in: II-divisioona
Team Colors: Green + White + Yellow
Town: Kauniainen, FIN Map
Founded: 1925

2025-2026 GrIFK Roster Facts

Nationalities

39 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

GrIFK: 2 539 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 50 GP
Liiga: 481 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

GrIFK U16 (U16 Mestis)
GrIFK U18 (U18 Suomi-sarja)
GrIFK U20

Arena Information

Arena Name: Kauniaisten jäähalli
Location: Kauniainen, FIN
Capacity: 700
Construction Year: -

GrIFK Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/08/2026 04:20 PM UTC	GrIFK	EVU	3 - 6	II-divisioona
04/05/2026 11:20 AM UTC	EVU	GrIFK	2 - 3 (OT 63:21)	II-divisioona
04/01/2026 04:20 PM UTC	GrIFK	EVU	7 - 2	II-divisioona
03/29/2026 02:10 PM UTC	EVU	GrIFK	3 - 2	II-divisioona
03/28/2026 04:20 PM UTC	GrIFK	EVU	1 - 3	II-divisioona

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GrIFK History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	II-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	II-divisioona	27	16	9	-	0	2	148	119	50	1.85	3	Final loss
2024-2025	II-divisioona	24	19	3	-	0	2	142	83	59	2.46	1	Bronze game win
2023-2024	II-divisioona	27	15	11	-	0	1	151	121	46	1.7	4	Bronze game win
2022-2023	II-divisioona	20	9	7	-	3	1	98	95	34	1.7	3	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	II-divisioona	24	10	12	-	0	2	107	112	32	1.33	5	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	II-divisioona	9	3	4	-	1	1	38	48	12	1.33	7	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	II-divisioona	27	14	8	-	1	4	149	102	48	1.78	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	II-divisioona	27	16	5	-	1	5	177	108	55	2.04	4	Final loss
2017-2018	II-divisioona	27	21	4	-	1	1	169	77	66	2.44	2	Champion
2016-2017	II-divisioona	26	21	4	-	1	0	137	80	65	2.5	2	Final loss
2015-2016	II-divisioona	26	11	7	-	3	5	133	127	44	1.69	4	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	II-divisioona	26	12	11	-	3	0	136	109	42	1.62	4	Division Final loss
2013-2014	II-divisioona	30	7	16	-	4	3	141	192	32	1.07	9	Saved in relegation
2012-2013	II-divisioona	13	11	1	-	1	0	92	52	35	2.69	1	-
	II-divisioona	11	5	5	-	0	1	58	55	16	1.45	6	-
2011-2012	III-divisioona	7	7	0	0	-	-	88	9	14	2	1	Promoted
	II-divisioona	20	10	9	-	0	1	111	96	31	1.55	1	-
2010-2011	II-divisioona	20	7	10	-	1	2	88	105	25	1.25	9	Relegated
	II-divisioona	9	2	5	-	1	1	34	38	9	1	8	-
2009-2010	II-divisioona	14	4	9	-	1	0	65	74	14	1	7	-
	II-divisioona	18	12	5	-	1	0	112	83	38	2.11	2	-
2008-2009	Suomi-sarja	15	4	10	-	0	1	73	92	13	0.87	6	Relegated
	Suomi-sarja	20	5	11	-	2	2	83	104	21	1.05	5	-
2007-2008	Suomi-sarja	15	8	6	-	0	1	65	54	25	1.67	3	Saved in relegation
	Suomi-sarja	20	4	10	-	3	3	73	108	21	1.05	5	-
2005-2006	II-divisioona	30	11	17	1	0	1	128	169	24	0.8	8	-
2003-2004	II-divisioona	27	14	11	1	-	-	150	147	31	1.15	5	-
2002-2003	II-divisioona	27	15	10	2	-	0	116	115	32	1.19	5	-
2000-2001	II-divisioona	6	2	4	0	-	-	24	25	23	3.83	3	-

GrIFK Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2022-2023	Suomen Cup	2	2	0	-	0	0	18	5	6	3	1	-
2019-2020	Suomen Cup	4	2	1	-	0	1	28	18	7	1.75	-	Relegated
2018-2019	Suomen Cup	4	3	0	-	0	1	22	16	-	-	-	-
2017-2018	Suomen Cup	1	0	1	-	-	-	1	9	-	-	-	-
1967-1968	Suomen Cup	1	1	0	-	-	-	1	0	-	-	-	Qualification

GrIFK Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Camilo Miettinen (F)	2026-2027	Colombia	-	4	12	14	26	2
2.	Anton Saari (F)	2026-2027	EVU Team	III-divisioona	2	4	3	7	2
3.	Dan Tolppola (F)	2026-2027	Storm	III-divisioona	2	3	1	4	0
4.	Veeti Väisänen (F)	2026-2027	HC Unique Power	III-divisioona	3	1	3	4	0
5.	Paul Manushin (F)	2026-2027	Viikingit	II-divisioona	3	1	1	2	0
6.	Jesse Perälä (F)	2026-2027	Ludvika HF	Division 3	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Roope Markula (F)	2026-2027	Alfta GIF	Division 2	-	-	-	-	-
8.	Arttu Nykänen (F)	2026-2027	Goons	III-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Jiri Valjakka (F)	2026-2027	Goons	III-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-
10.	Leevi Juntunen (D)	2026-2027	Zoetermeer Panters	Eredivisie	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	28.50
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	28.32
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	28.03
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	28.74
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	27.03

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	287	185	298	483
2.	Mikko Palotie (F)	282	193	258	451
3.	Robert Jaakkola (F)	248	170	170	340
4.	Olli Ruokamo (F)	209	110	121	231
5.	Mika Kivekäs (F)	129	84	122	206

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mikko Palotie (F)	282	193	258	451
2.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	287	185	298	483
3.	Robert Jaakkola (F)	248	170	170	340
4.	Olli Ruokamo (F)	209	110	121	231
5.	Mika Kivekäs (F)	129	84	122	206

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	287	185	298	483
2.	Mikko Palotie (F)	282	193	258	451
3.	Robert Jaakkola (F)	248	170	170	340
4.	Mika Kivekäs (F)	129	84	122	206
5.	Olli Ruokamo (F)	209	110	121	231

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Niko Sysimies (D)	253	29	82	426
2.	Miikka Råman (D)	267	48	152	419
3.	Olli Ruokamo (F)	209	110	231	373
4.	Janne Vuorinen (F)	145	65	152	363
5.	Mikko Eloranta (D)	199	73	161	320

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ville Punsar (F)	321	68	93	161
2.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	287	185	298	483
3.	Mikko Palotie (F)	282	193	258	451
4.	Jami Tamminen (F)	272	67	76	143
5.	Miikka Råman (D)	267	48	104	152

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Tommi Böhling (F)	23	15	65	2.83
2.	Topias Mönkäre (F)	5	4	12	2.40
3.	Pyry Puolakka (F)	32	28	65	2.03
4.	Klaus Rasinen (F)	1	1	2	2.00
5.	Saku Mettomäki (F)	1	1	2	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	2015-2016	25	27	67
2.	Tommi Böhling (F)	2003-2004	23	15	65
3.	Mikko Palotie (F)	2019-2020	27	22	58
4.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	2014-2015	24	21	58
5.	Mikko Palotie (F)	2014-2015	24	24	57

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Robert Jaakkola (F)	2016-2017	26	29	45
2.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	2015-2016	25	27	67
3.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	2012-2013	29	27	53
4.	Ilari Lehto (F)	2003-2004	27	27	50
5.	Mikko Palotie (F)	2006-2007	27	25	52

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Tommi Böhling (F)	2003-2004	23	50	65
2.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	2015-2016	25	40	67
3.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	2014-2015	24	37	58
4.	Mikko Palotie (F)	2019-2020	27	36	58
5.	Teemu Lagerström (F)	2016-2017	26	36	54

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Jomi Santala (F)	2005-2006	21	22	114
2.	Pasi Nevala ()	1997-1998	32	5	109
3.	Tedy Salutskij (F)	2001-2002	17	23	100
4.	Tomi Laatikainen (D)	2006-2007	17	6	98
5.	Jussi Salonoja (F)	1997-1998	27	17	97