What league does Cowboys play in?

Cowboys play in the II-divisioona.

When was Cowboys founded?

Cowboys was founded in 1995 in Nivala, FIN, Finland.

Where is Cowboys based?

Cowboys is based in Nivala, FIN.

Who is the head coach of Cowboys?

The head coach of Cowboys is Jarmo Vertanen.

Who is the captain of Cowboys?

The captain of Cowboys is Ville Isoniemi.

What arena does Cowboys play in?

Cowboys play their home games at Nivalan jäähalli in Nivala, FIN.

What are the team colors of Cowboys?

The team colors of Cowboys are Green + Black + Red.

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2015-2016 Season

Cowboys were 17-3-2 in the 2015-16 III-divisioona season with 53 points, 1st in the Pohjoinen and 1st overall.

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2015-2016 Cowboys Roster

Cowboys — 2015-2016 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#32	Joonas Hietala (G)	29	1997	Nivala, FIN	6'2"	185	L
	#1	Mikko Myllylä (G)	32	1994	Nivala, FIN	6'2"	198	L
	#31	Asla Ohtamaa (G)	33	1993	Nivala, FIN	6'0"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#26	Rami Harjula (D)	35	1991	Nivala, FIN	5'11"	231	L
	#7	Joona Juola (D)	31	1995	Nivala, FIN	5'9"	159	L
	#5	Henri Keskisarja (D)	29	1997	Nivala, FIN	6'0"	194	L
	#23	Joni Kinnunen (D)	31	1995	Nivala, FIN	6'1"	190	L
	#21	Taneli Linna (D)"A"	34	1992	Oulainen, FIN	5'10"	176	R
	#25	Joonas Myllylä (D)	30	1996	Nivala, FIN	6'3"	205	L
	#9	Atte Peräaho (D)	29	1997	Nivala, FIN	5'11"	187	L
	#4	Janne Rättyä (D)	32	1994	Ylivieska, FIN	6'1"	176	R
FORWARDS
	#24	Antti Eskola (F)	44	1982	Nivala, FIN	6'2"	194	L
	#20	Ville Isoniemi (F)"C"	39	1987	Nivala, FIN	6'0"	203	L
	#15	Mikael Juola (F)	32	1993	Nivala, FIN	6'0"	201	L
	#8	Ere Korkiakoski (F/D)	33	1993	Nivala, FIN	5'10"	205	L
	#17	Matias Korkiakoski (F)	28	1997	Nivala, FIN	5'10"	181	L
	#14	Riki Korkiakoski (F)	28	1997	Nivala, FIN	5'8"	165	L
	#16	Esa Kukkola (F)"A"	38	1988	Nivala, FIN	6'3"	187	L
	#10	Joni Kumpusalo (F)	31	1995	Nivala, FIN	5'11"	205	L
	#22	Henri Niinikoski (F)	30	1996		5'11"	170	L
	#12	Matti Oja (F)	33	1993	Nivala, FIN	5'11"	192	L
	#18	Erik Päivärinta (F)	30	1996	Nivala, FIN	5'10"	181	L
		Petteri Ranta-Nilkku (F)	34	1992		5'7"	159	L
	#19	Mika Saarimaa (F)	37	1989	Nivala, FIN	5'9"	176	L
	#28	Joona Suhonen (F)	28	1998	Kärsämäki, FIN	6'4"	203	L
	#11	Niko Vähäkangas (F)	36	1990	Ylivieska, FIN	6'1"	185	R
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2015-2016 Cowboys Staff

Head CoachJarmo Vertanen
Player-CoachVille Isoniemi
Team ManagerVesa Juola
Equipment ManagerVesa Nuolioja

Team Staff History

2015-2016 Cowboys Captains

"C"

Ville Isoniemi

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2015-2016 Cowboys Demographics

Cowboys Facts

Plays in: II-divisioona
Team Colors: Green + Black + Red
Town: Nivala, FIN Map
Founded: 1995

2015-2016 Cowboys Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players

Experience

Cowboys: 1 190 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Cowboys Colts (III-divisioona)
JHT (Suomi-sarja)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Nivalan jäähalli
Location: Nivala, FIN
Capacity: 850
Construction Year: 1995

Cowboys Games

Cowboys — 2015-2016 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
02/21/2026 03:00 PM UTC	KuKi HT	Cowboys	4 - 2	II-divisioona
02/14/2026 02:00 PM UTC	YJK	Cowboys	2 - 5	II-divisioona
02/13/2026 05:00 PM UTC	Cowboys	YJK	3 - 1	II-divisioona
02/07/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Cowboys	KuKi HT	5 - 11	II-divisioona
01/24/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Laser HT Akatemia	Cowboys	5 - 1	II-divisioona

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Latest Transactions

Cowboys — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Paavo Laitala (F)	Popula	Details
09/03/2026	Confirmed	joining	Marko Mehtälä (F)	Popula	Details
08/19/2026	Extension		Juho Rantala (G)		Details
08/17/2026	Confirmed	joining	Aatu Hakala (F)	Popula	Details
08/14/2026	Extension		Anton Aarrevaara (F)		Details
08/06/2026	Extension		Joona Kivioja (F)		Details
07/30/2026	Confirmed	joining	Joni Hietala (G)	YJK	Details
07/26/2026	Extension		Perttu Harjula (F)		Details

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Cowboys History and Standings

Cowboys — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	II-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	II-divisioona	22	11	9	-	1	1	121	116	36	1.64	5	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	II-divisioona	26	10	14	-	1	1	116	127	33	1.27	7	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	II-divisioona	22	12	8	-	1	1	111	98	39	1.77	5	Bronze game loss
2022-2023	II-divisioona	20	6	10	-	2	2	86	94	24	1.2	8	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	II-divisioona	18	8	7	-	2	1	83	85	29	1.61	5	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	II-divisioona	10	5	3	-	1	1	55	41	18	1.8	3	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	II-divisioona	26	16	7	-	0	3	164	101	51	1.96	3	Semifinal loss
2018-2019	II-divisioona	22	4	18	-	0	0	83	123	12	0.55	8	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	II-divisioona	24	7	13	-	2	2	106	126	27	1.13	6	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	III-divisioona	22	14	6	-	2	0	150	89	46	2.09	4	Final loss
2015-2016	III-divisioona	22	17	3	-	0	2	141	79	53	2.41	1	Qualification loss
2014-2015	III-divisioona	24	18	3	-	2	1	161	92	59	2.46	1	Division Semifinal loss
2013-2014	III-divisioona	20	13	7	-	0	0	131	73	39	1.95	3	Final loss
2012-2013	III-divisioona	14	8	6	-	0	0	93	60	24	1.71	3	-
2011-2012	II-divisioona	16	3	12	-	1	0	65	84	11	0.69	7	-
	II-divisioona	9	1	6	-	1	1	30	54	6	0.67	9	-
2008-2009	II-divisioona	14	6	7	-	1	0	88	85	20	1.43	7	-
	II-divisioona	10	6	3	-	0	1	66	66	19	1.9	2	-
2007-2008	II-divisioona	12	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	II-divisioona	16	1	15	-	0	0	51	125	3	0.19	9	-
2006-2007	Suomi-sarja	36	4	29	2	0	1	92	246	11	0.31	10	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	II-divisioona	24	21	1	0	2	0	189	67	46	1.92	1	-
	II-divisioona	14	11	1	0	2	0	121	43	26	1.86	1	Final group
2003-2004	II-divisioona	27	18	6	2	-	1	185	118	39	1.44	3	-
2002-2003	II-divisioona	18	3	15	0	-	0	57	108	6	0.33	9	-
2000-2001	II-divisioona	28	17	10	1	-	-	186	156	35	1.25	4	-
	II-divisioona	20	14	5	0	-	-	139	101	28	1.4	2	-
1999-2000	II-divisioona	27	20	5	2	-	-	241	128	42	1.56	2	-
1998-1999	II-divisioona	20	5	14	1	-	-	74	116	11	0.55	8	-

Cowboys Tournament Statistics

Cowboys — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2021-2022	Suomen Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	10	14	3	1.5	2	Qualification loss
2019-2020	Suomen Cup	5	2	3	-	-	-	16	26	6	1.2	-	Relegated
2018-2019	Suomen Cup	5	1	3	-	1	0	16	21	-	-	-	Relegated

Cowboys Retired Numbers

#14 Pasi Nielikäinen (F)

Cowboys Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Cowboys — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Arttu Eskola (F)	2026-2027	HC Unique Power	III-divisioona	4	2	5	7	4
2.	Riki Korkiakoski (F)	2026-2027	KOOVEE II	II-divisioona	6	0	5	5	2
3.	Oliver Teppo (F)	2026-2027	Cowboys Colts	III-divisioona	2	2	1	3	2
4.	Jyri Ylimäki (F)	2026-2027	Cowboys Colts	III-divisioona	2	1	2	3	0
5.	Perttu Tuomaala (F)	2026-2027	HaU	III-divisioona	1	1	1	2	0
6.	Santeri Vilppola (F)	2026-2027	Kiilat	III-divisioona	3	1	1	2	6
7.	Antti Eskola (F)	2026-2027	Cowboys Colts	III-divisioona	2	0	2	2	4
8.	Jonne Siironen (D)	2026-2027	Cowboys Colts	III-divisioona	2	1	0	1	8
9.	Arttu Paakki (D)	2026-2027	Raahe-Kiekko	Suomi-sarja	8	0	1	1	0
10.	Joni Kumpusalo (F)	2026-2027	Cowboys Colts	III-divisioona	1	0	0	0	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Cowboys — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	28.92
2025-2026	View Roster	5'10"	174 lbs	28.15
2024-2025	View Roster	5'10"	174 lbs	27.72
2023-2024	View Roster	5'10"	176 lbs	25.93
2022-2023	View Roster	5'10"	181 lbs	25.43

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ville Peltomaa (F)	224	129	273	402
2.	Mika Saarimaa (F)	290	175	178	353
3.	Henri Vähätiitto (F)	232	166	174	340
4.	Mikael Juola (F)	301	104	183	287
5.	Mikko Ahola (F)	152	109	129	238

Franchise All-Time Goals

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mika Saarimaa (F)	290	175	178	353
2.	Henri Vähätiitto (F)	232	166	174	340
3.	Ville Peltomaa (F)	224	129	273	402
4.	Mikko Ahola (F)	152	109	129	238
5.	Mikael Juola (F)	301	104	183	287

Franchise All-Time Assists

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ville Peltomaa (F)	224	129	273	402
2.	Mikael Juola (F)	301	104	183	287
3.	Mika Saarimaa (F)	290	175	178	353
4.	Henri Vähätiitto (F)	232	166	174	340
5.	Atte Peräaho (D)	236	40	141	181

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Tero Ohtamaa (D)	146	44	129	417
2.	Sami Meriläinen (D)	159	47	105	341
3.	Henri Vähätiitto (F)	232	166	340	330
4.	Toni Parttimaa (D)	100	8	23	255
5.	Mikko Ahola (F)	152	109	238	246

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mikael Juola (F)	301	104	183	287
2.	Mika Saarimaa (F)	290	175	178	353
3.	Janne Linna (D)	274	50	84	134
4.	Atte Peräaho (D)	236	40	141	181
5.	Henri Vähätiitto (F)	232	166	174	340

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jere Pitkälä (F)	1	2	3	3.00
2.	Jere Vähäsalo (F)	1	1	3	3.00
3.	Mika Hautamäki (F)	50	70	145	2.90
4.	Arto Ylisaari (F)	31	21	80	2.58
5.	Joona Kivioja (F)	36	44	86	2.39

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mika Hautamäki (F)	2003-2004	II-divisioona	29	42	48	90	3.10	96
2.	Arto Ylisaari (F)	2003-2004	II-divisioona	31	21	59	80	2.58	60
3.	Ari Ohtamaa (F)	1996-1997	II-divisioona	35	41	32	73	2.09	22
4.	Mika Ritoniemi (F)	2005-2006	II-divisioona	24	36	37	73	3.04	32
5.	Marko Hjelt (F)	1996-1997	II-divisioona	35	27	46	73	2.09	76

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mika Hautamäki (F)	2003-2004	II-divisioona	29	42	48	90	3.10	96
2.	Ari Ohtamaa (F)	1996-1997	II-divisioona	35	41	32	73	2.09	22
3.	Mika Ritoniemi (F)	2005-2006	II-divisioona	24	36	37	73	3.04	32
4.	Joona Kivioja (F)	2025-2026	II-divisioona	22	30	28	58	2.64	14
5.	Ari Ohtamaa (F)	1997-1998	II-divisioona	33	30	24	54	1.64	6

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Arto Ylisaari (F)	2003-2004	II-divisioona	31	21	59	80	2.58	60
2.	Jaakko Virkamäki (F)	1996-1997	II-divisioona	36	19	51	70	1.94	2
3.	Mika Hautamäki (F)	2003-2004	II-divisioona	29	42	48	90	3.10	96
4.	Marko Hjelt (F)	1996-1997	II-divisioona	35	27	46	73	2.09	76
5.	Petri Forsell (F)	1997-1998	II-divisioona	35	20	45	65	1.86	38

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Cowboys — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jorma Malkamäki (D)	1996-1997	II-divisioona	34	14	20	34	1.00	117
2.	Toni Parttimaa (D)	2007-2008	II-divisioona	22	3	4	7	0.32	107
3.	Tero Ohtamaa (D)	2006-2007	Suomi-sarja	34	5	14	19	0.56	101
4.	Mika Hautamäki (F)	2003-2004	II-divisioona	29	42	48	90	3.10	96
5.	Mikko Ahola (F)	2006-2007	Suomi-sarja	33	21	18	39	1.18	95