What league does HIFK U20 play in?

HIFK U20 play in the U20 SM-sarja.

When was HIFK U20 founded?

HIFK U20 was founded in 1897 in Helsinki, FIN, Finland.

Where is HIFK U20 based?

HIFK U20 is based in Helsinki, FIN.

Who is the head coach of HIFK U20?

The head coach of HIFK U20 is Vesa Surenkin.

What arena does HIFK U20 play in?

HIFK U20 play their home games at Töölö 2 in Helsinki, FIN.

What are the team colors of HIFK U20?

The team colors of HIFK U20 are Red + Blue + White.

HIFK U20

U20 SM-sarja

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2000-2001 HIFK U20 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Karri Ahokas (G)	41	1985	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	183	L
	#30	Ari Ahonen (G)	45	1981	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'1"	190	L
		Mika Glantz (G)	42	1984	Turku, FIN	5'8"	137	L
		Tomi Nyman (G)	45	1981	Vantaa, FIN	6'4"	214	L
		Jani Ryhänen (G)	45	1981	Kirkkonummi, FIN	5'8"	170	L
		Simo Vehviläinen (G)	43	1983	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	165	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Pekka Huhtaniemi (D)	43	1982	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	179	L
		Mikko Ilkka (D)	46	1980	Vantaa, FIN	6'2"	196	L
		Teemu Kolehmainen (D)	45	1981	Nurmijärvi, FIN	5'11"	181	R
		Antti-Pekka Lamberg (D)	44	1982	Kerava, FIN	6'2"	220	L
		Risto Larmio (D)	43	1983	Nurmijärvi, FIN	5'9"	183	L
		Timo Pieninkeroinen (F)	43	1983	Vantaa, FIN	6'2"	198	L
		Hannu Pikkarainen (D)	42	1983	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	196	L
		Joni Purola (D)	43	1983	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	209	L
		Antti Weckström (D)	44	1982	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'11"	192	L
FORWARDS
		Juha Fagerstedt (C)	43	1983	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	194	L
		Carlo Grünn (LW)	45	1981	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	194	L
	#14	Kim Hirschovits (C)	44	1982	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	194	L
		Eetu Holma (C)	43	1983	Lapua, FIN	6'3"	225	L
		Toni Häppölä (C)	45	1981	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	203	L
		Tuomas Ilola (F)	44	1982	Helsinki, FIN	5'7"	176	R
		Aki Jokinen (F)	44	1982	Iisalmi, FIN	6'3"	198	L
		Turo Järvinen (LW)	44	1982	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	194	L
		Tomi Karlsson (RW)	46	1980	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	190	R
		Jerry Kopra (F)	44	1982	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	172	L
		Heikki Laine (RW)	42	1983	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	185	L
		Matias Loppi (C)	46	1980	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	196	L
		Patrik Lostedt (LW)	45	1981	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	187	L
		Kaj Lundell (F)	45	1981	Espoo, FIN	6'4"	209	L
		Arttu Luttinen (LW/RW)	43	1983	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	196	L
		Samuli Mykkänen (F)	46	1980	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	216	L
		Ilkka Pikkarainen (RW/LW)	45	1981	Sonkajärvi, FIN	6'2"	207	R
		Jonne Vaahtera (F)	42	1984	Helsinki, FIN	5'7"	176	L
		Joonas Vihko (RW)	45	1981	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	185	R
		Ville Viitaluoma (C)	45	1981	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	201	L

Position: G: 6, D: 8, F: 18Av Age: 19.03 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

2000-2001 HIFK U20 Staff

Head CoachVesa Surenkin

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HIFK U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 SM-sarja
Team Colors: Red + Blue + White
Town: Helsinki, FIN Map
Founded: 1897

2000-2001 HIFK U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

35 players

Experience

HIFK U20: 1 446 GP
Liiga: 109 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

HIFK (Liiga)
HIFK U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
HIFK U16 II (U16 Mestis)
HIFK U17
HIFK U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
HIFK U18 Akatemia
HIFK U18 III (U18 III-divisioona)
HIFK U19
HIFK U20 Sibbo (U20 II-divisioona)
HIFK U20 Stadi (U20 Suomi-sarja)
JoKP (Mestis)
Kiekko-Vantaa (Mestis)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Töölö 2
Location: Helsinki
Capacity: -
Construction Year: -

HIFK U20 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
09/19/2026 12:15 PM UTC	Jukurit U20	HIFK U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
09/12/2026 09:40 AM UTC	RoKi U20	HIFK U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
09/11/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Kärpät U20	HIFK U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
09/05/2026 01:30 PM UTC	HIFK U20	Sport U20	3 - 2	U20 SM-sarja
09/04/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Lukko U20	HIFK U20	6 - 2	U20 SM-sarja

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HIFK U20 History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	U20 SM-sarja	2	1	1	-	0	0	5	8	3	1.5	9	-
2025-2026	U20 SM-sarja	44	18	18	-	3	5	137	138	65	1.48	11	First round loss
2024-2025	U20 SM-sarja	44	16	19	-	5	4	136	137	62	1.41	11	First round loss
2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	38	13	19	-	1	5	111	111	46	1.21	16	-
2022-2023	U20 SM-sarja	45	22	12	-	5	6	162	129	82	1.82	6	Quarterfinal loss
	U20 SM-sarja	23	14	3	-	4	2	91	56	52	2.26	2	Final group
2021-2022	U20 SM-sarja	45	20	18	-	5	2	162	132	72	1.6	9	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	19	12	5	-	1	1	86	57	39	2.05	2	Final group
2020-2021	U20 SM-sarja	22	12	10	-	3	1	68	63	34	1.55	10	Season Cancelled
	U20 SM-sarja	22	12	10	-	3	1	68	63	34	1.55	10	Final group
2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	52	31	10	-	5	6	217	145	109	2.1	2	Playoffs Cancelled
	U20 SM-liiga	34	24	10	-	3	4	145	86	73	2.15	3	Final group
2018-2019	U20 SM-liiga	52	28	18	-	1	5	190	155	91	1.75	3	Quarterfinal loss
	U20 SM-liiga	34	17	12	-	1	4	128	102	57	1.68	7	Final group
2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	18	13	2	-	2	1	90	32	44	2.44	1	Bronze game win
	U20 SM-liiga	35	13	16	-	2	4	109	86	47	1.34	13	Final group
2016-2017	U20 SM-liiga	48	22	14	-	5	7	141	135	83	1.73	9	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	50	28	13	-	2	7	184	134	95	1.9	5	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	48	21	20	-	4	3	134	130	74	1.54	8	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2013-2014	U20 SM-liiga	48	16	20	-	6	6	137	154	66	1.38	10	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	U20 SM-liiga	48	20	20	-	7	1	135	133	75	1.56	6	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	48	22	16	-	6	4	168	129	82	1.71	5	Champion
2010-2011	U20 SM-liiga	42	18	14	-	4	6	159	124	68	1.62	7	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	U20 SM-liiga	42	23	8	-	7	4	167	108	87	2.07	1	Final loss
2008-2009	U20 SM-liiga	10	8	1	-	0	1	50	25	25	2.5	1	Saved in relegation
	U20 SM-liiga	42	9	24	-	5	4	119	176	41	0.98	12	Relegation Play
2007-2008	U20 SM-liiga	42	17	17	-	4	4	148	147	63	1.5	9	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	42	18	14	3	6	1	151	146	52	1.24	3	Semifinal loss
2005-2006	U20 SM-liiga	39	18	18	1	0	2	150	121	39	1	9	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	U20 SM-liiga	39	19	12	8	3	5	142	103	49	1.26	5	Quarterfinal loss

HIFK U20 Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2012-2013	JCWC	4	2	2	-	0	0	10	16	6	1.5	3	-

HIFK U20 Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

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Franchise All-Time Points

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Franchise All-Time Goals

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#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM

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#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

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#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

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