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The captain of Finland is Jari Kurri.

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1996-1997 Season

Finland were 2-1 in the 1996-97 WCup season with 4 points, 2nd in the European Pool and 3rd overall.

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1996-1997 Finland Roster

Finland — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Markus Ketterer (G)	59	1967	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	179	L	SHL
	#35	Jarmo Myllys (G)	61	1965	Savonlinna, FIN	5'9"	172	L	SHL
	#1	Kari Takko (G)	64	1962	Uusikaupunki, FIN	6'2"	192	L	Liiga
DEFENSEMEN
	#2	Marko Kiprusoff (D)	54	1972	Turku, FIN	6'0"	209	R	SHL
	#12	Janne Laukkanen (D)	56	1970	Lahti, FIN	6'0"	187	L	NHL
	#21	Jyrki Lumme (D)	60	1966	Tampere, FIN	6'1"	214	L	NHL
	#6	Janne Niinimaa (D)	51	1975	Raahe, FIN	6'1"	220	L	NHL
	#3	Petteri Nummelin (D)	53	1972	Turku, FIN	5'10"	194	L	SHL
	#27	Teppo Numminen (D)	58	1968	Tampere, FIN	6'1"	198	R	NHL
	#26	Mika Strömberg (D)	56	1970	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	194	L	Liiga
	#23	Hannu Virta (D)	63	1963	Turku, FIN	5'11"	181	L	Liiga
FORWARDS
	#14	Raimo Helminen (C)"A"	62	1964	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	194	L	Liiga
	#24	Sami Kapanen (LW)	53	1973	Vantaa, FIN	5'10"	181	L	NHL
	#11	Saku Koivu (C)	51	1974	Turku, FIN	5'10"	181	L	NHL
	#17	Jari Kurri (RW)"C"	66	1960	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	198	R	NHL
	#20	Jere Lehtinen (LW)	53	1973	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	194	R	NHL
	#40	Mika Nieminen (C)	60	1966	Tampere, FIN	6'1"	203	R	SL
	#37	Kai Nurminen (LW)	57	1969	Turku, FIN	6'1"	198	L	NHL
	#80	Janne Ojanen (C)	58	1968	Tampere, FIN	6'2"	203	L	SHL
	#16	Ville Peltonen (LW)	53	1973	Vantaa, FIN	5'11"	187	L	AHL
	#29	Juha Riihijärvi (RW)	56	1969	Keminmaa, FIN	6'2"	203	R	SHL
	#22	Christian Ruuttu (C)	62	1964	Lappeenranta, FIN	6'0"	201	L	SL
	#8	Teemu Selänne (RW)"A"	56	1970	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	201	R	NHL
	#25	Juha Ylönen (C)	54	1972	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	185	L	AHL
Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 13Av Age: 28.33 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Finland Staff

Head CoachCurt Lindström
Asst. CoachHannu Aravirta
Video CoachMika Saarinen

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1996-1997 Finland Captains

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Jari Kurri

"A"

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Plays in: World Cup of Hockey
2017: WCup Did not make playoffs
2005: WCup Silver
1997: WCup Quarterfinal loss

1996-1997 Finland Roster Facts

Nationalities

24 players

Experience

Finland: 76 GP
NHL: 4 660 GP
WC: 678 GP
OG: 178 GP
SHL: 822 GP
Liiga: 4 513 GP
AHL: 560 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

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Finland History and Standings

Finland — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2016-2017	WCup	3	0	3	-	0	0	1	9	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	WCup	3	2	0	1	-	-	11	4	5	1.67	1	Final loss
1996-1997	WCup	3	2	1	0	-	-	17	11	4	1.33	2	Quarterfinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Finland — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Sebastian Aho (F)	2026-2027	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	11	6	8	14	12
2.	Mikael Granlund (F)	2026-2027	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	8	2	6	8	0
3.	Teuvo Teräväinen (F)	2026-2027	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	7	2	3	5	2
4.	Jyrki Jokipakka (D)	2026-2027	Tappara	Liiga	15	2	3	5	4
5.	Sami Vatanen (D)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	11	1	4	5	4
6.	Jyrki Jokipakka (D)	2026-2027	Tappara	Champions HL	6	0	5	5	0
7.	Erik Haula (F)	2026-2027	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	7	1	3	4	10
8.	Olli Määttä (D)	2026-2027	Minnesota Wild	NHL	6	0	2	2	2
9.	Ville Pokka (D)	2026-2027	EHC München	DEL	10	0	2	2	6
10.	Rasmus Ristolainen (D)	2026-2027	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL	3	1	0	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Finland — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2016-2017	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	26.96
2004-2005	View Roster	6'0"	198 lbs	28.35
1996-1997	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	28.33

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Finland — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Selänne (F)	10	4	5	9
2.	Saku Koivu (F)	10	4	4	8
3.	Jere Lehtinen (F)	10	3	4	7
4.	Ville Peltonen (F)	10	2	5	7
5.	Kimmo Timonen (D)	6	1	5	6

Franchise All-Time Goals

Finland — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Selänne (F)	10	4	5	9
2.	Saku Koivu (F)	10	4	4	8
3.	Jere Lehtinen (F)	10	3	4	7
4.	Ville Peltonen (F)	10	2	5	7
5.	Jyrki Lumme (D)	4	2	1	3

Franchise All-Time Assists

Finland — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Selänne (F)	10	4	5	9
2.	Ville Peltonen (F)	10	2	5	7
3.	Kimmo Timonen (D)	6	1	5	6
4.	Saku Koivu (F)	10	4	4	8
5.	Jere Lehtinen (F)	10	3	4	7

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Finland — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Saku Koivu (F)	10	4	8	6
2.	Olli Jokinen (F)	6	2	3	6
3.	Toni Lydman (D)	6	0	3	6
4.	Hannu Virta (D)	4	1	1	6
5.	Jarkko Ruutu (F)	4	0	0	6

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Finland — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Selänne (F)	10	4	5	9
2.	Saku Koivu (F)	10	4	4	8
3.	Jere Lehtinen (F)	10	3	4	7
4.	Ville Peltonen (F)	10	2	5	7
5.	Teppo Numminen (D)	8	0	2	2

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Finland — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Kimmo Timonen (D)	6	1	6	1.00
2.	Juha Ylönen (F)	4	1	4	1.00
3.	Juha Riihijärvi (F)	4	0	4	1.00
4.	Teemu Selänne (F)	10	4	9	0.90
5.	Saku Koivu (F)	10	4	8	0.80

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Finland — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kimmo Timonen (D)	2004-2005	WCup	6	1	5	6	1.00	2
2.	Teemu Selänne (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	3	2	5	1.25	0
3.	Saku Koivu (F)	2004-2005	WCup	6	3	1	4	0.67	2
4.	Ville Peltonen (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	3	4	1.00	0
5.	Juha Ylönen (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	3	4	1.00	0

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Finland — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Teemu Selänne (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	3	2	5	1.25	0
2.	Saku Koivu (F)	2004-2005	WCup	6	3	1	4	0.67	2
3.	Jere Lehtinen (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	2	1	3	0.75	0
4.	Jyrki Lumme (D)	1996-1997	WCup	4	2	1	3	0.75	4
5.	Olli Jokinen (F)	2004-2005	WCup	6	2	1	3	0.50	6

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Finland — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kimmo Timonen (D)	2004-2005	WCup	6	1	5	6	1.00	2
2.	Juha Riihijärvi (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	0	4	4	1.00	0
3.	Ville Peltonen (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	3	4	1.00	0
4.	Juha Ylönen (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	3	4	1.00	0
5.	Saku Koivu (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	3	4	1.00	4

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Finland — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Olli Jokinen (F)	2004-2005	WCup	6	2	1	3	0.50	6
2.	Toni Lydman (D)	2004-2005	WCup	6	0	3	3	0.50	6
3.	Hannu Virta (D)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	0	1	0.25	6
4.	Jarkko Ruutu (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	0	0	0	0.00	6
5.	Saku Koivu (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	3	4	1.00	4

Player Nationalities Throughout History

66 players