What league does Peliitat play in?

Peliitat play in the II-divisioona.

When was Peliitat founded?

Peliitat was founded in 1969 in Heinola, FIN, Finland.

Where is Peliitat based?

Peliitat is based in Heinola, FIN.

Who is the head coach of Peliitat?

The head coach of Peliitat is Lauri Merikivi.

Who is the captain of Peliitat?

The captain of Peliitat is Ville-Matti Koponen.

What arena does Peliitat play in?

Peliitat play their home games at Versowood Areena in Heinola, FIN.

Who is the general manager of Peliitat?

The general manager of Peliitat is Josse Mielonen.

What are the team colors of Peliitat?

The team colors of Peliitat are Red + Black + White.

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2015-2016 Season

Peliitat were 19-22-9 in the 2015-16 Mestis season with 64 points, 9th overall.

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2015-2016 Peliitat Roster

Peliitat — 2015-2016 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#36	Joonas Harald (G)Loan	30	1996	Lahti, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	#36	Janne Juvonen (G)Loan	32	1994	Kiihtelysvaara, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	#30	Emil Larmi (G)Loan	30	1996	Lahti, FIN	6'0"	185	L
	#36	Aleksi Marttiin (G)	29	1997	Lahti, FIN	5'10"	159	L
	#36	Sami Rajaniemi (G)Loan	34	1992	Oulainen, FIN	6'0"	183	L
	#35	Antti Rautiola (G)	38	1988	Äänekoski, FIN	6'2"	176	L
	#36	Lauri Rämö (G)	34	1992	Heinola, FIN	6'3"	183	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#40	Ville-Veikko Eerola (D)	34	1992	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'0"	194	L
	#4	Joona Hiltunen (D)	32	1994	Nastola, FIN	6'1"	198	L
	#10	Joonas Hurri (D)	35	1991	Lahti, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	#9	Perttu Hynönen (D)	32	1994	Sotkamo, FIN	6'0"	183	R
	#6	Markus Hämäläinen (D)	37	1989	Helsinki, FIN	6'3"	209	L
	#29	Ilari Metsola (D)"A"	34	1992	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	176	L
	#6	Juha-Pekka Pietilä (D)Loan	35	1991	Hollola, FIN	6'4"	207	R
	#5	Roni Rukajärvi (D)	33	1993	Oulu, FIN	6'2"	196	R
	#23	Samuel Sikstus (D)Loan	31	1995	Vantaa, FIN	6'5"	201	L
	#3	Christian Silfver (D)"A"	35	1991	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	176	L
	#9	Eetu Sopanen (D)Loan	30	1996	Kouvola, FIN	6'5"	216	R
	#6	Niko Tuhkanen (D)Loan	38	1988	Lahti, FIN	5'11"	181	L
	#6	Aki Vainio (D)Loan	30	1996	Kotka, FIN	5'9"	187	R
	#6	Markus Västilä (D)Loan	33	1992	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	183	L
FORWARDS
	#26	Joonas Alanne (LW/RW)Loan	35	1990	Rovaniemi, FIN	6'0"	185	L
	#8	Hannes Björninen (C)Loan	30	1995	Lahti, FIN	6'1"	196	L
	#26	Teddy Da Costa (C/W)Loan	40	1986	Melun, FRA	5'11"	187	R
	#78	Johan Elfvengren (LW/RW)	32	1994	Hartola, FIN	5'11"	185	R
	#37	Roope Elimäki (C)	33	1993	Luumäki, FIN	5'11"	187	L
	#23	Eetu Elo (LW)Loan	30	1996	Kuusankoski, FIN	5'9"	174	L
	#49	Arttu Heikkinen (LW/RW)	33	1993	Kuhmo, FIN	6'3"	209	L
	#8	Henri Heino (C)Loan	40	1986	Lahti, FIN	5'11"	198	L
	#6	Mikael Huhtala (F)Loan	29	1997	Lahti, FIN	5'10"	196	L
	#25	Jesse Häkkinen (F)"A"	35	1990	Oulu, FIN	6'1"	198	R
	#26	Antti Jaatinen (LW/RW)Loan	40	1986	Mikkeli, FIN	6'2"	194	L
	#23	Olli Julkunen (RW)Loan	45	1981	Oulu, FIN	6'1"	220	R
	#39	Ville Järveläinen (RW)Loan	33	1993	Hämeenlinna, FIN	5'5"	159	R
	#26	Niko Kivelä (LW/RW)Loan	31	1995	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	190	L
	#27	Kimi Koivisto (C/W)	33	1992	Heinola, FIN	5'11"	181	L
	#7	Ville-Matti Koponen (C/RW)"C"	42	1984	Lahti, FIN	6'1"	187	R
	#23	Arttu Lindqvist (F)Loan	29	1997	Lahti, FIN	6'2"	203	L
	#18	Jesse Peltonen (LW)	35	1991	Heinola, FIN	6'2"	209	L
	#20	Juuso Perttilä (LW)	33	1992	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	#24	Tuukka Rajamäki (C/LW)	35	1991	Lahti, FIN	6'0"	181	L
	#39	Aleksi Rekonen (W/C)Loan	33	1993	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	194	L
	#26	Sebastian Repo (RW)Loan	30	1996	Lahti, FIN	6'3"	212	R
	#26	Janne Ritamäki (RW/LW)Loan	40	1986	Heinola, FIN	6'2"	203	L
	#20	Miika Roine (C/W)Loan	34	1991	Laukaa, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	#34	Henri Ruotsalainen (RW/C)	33	1993	Porvoo, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	#71	Miska Siikonen (C)Loan	30	1996	Tampere, FIN	6'3"	214	L
	#39	Jukka Sompi (C)	39	1987	Sysmä, FIN	6'2"	203	L
	#23	Vili Sopanen (RW)Loan	38	1987	Valkeala, FIN	6'3"	218	R
	#8	Juha Suni (F)	29	1996	Lahti, FIN	5'9"	198	R
	#23	Taavi Vartiainen (LW/RW)Loan	32	1994	Lahti, FIN	6'2"	201	L
	#49	Jesperi Viikilä (C)Loan	31	1995	Asikkala, FIN	6'0"	183	L
	#21	Aatu Viljanen (RW)	33	1993	Lahti, FIN	5'11"	181	R
	#55	Mikko Virtanen (C/RW)Loan	32	1994	Kouvola, FIN	6'0"	172	R
	#21	Ville Väinölä (F/D)Loan	30	1996	Nastola, FIN	6'2"	187	L
	#15	Niklas Westerlund (RW)	36	1990	Rauma, FIN	5'11"	170	L
Position: G: 4, D: 10, F: 23Av Age: 23.43 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2015-2016 Peliitat Staff

Head CoachLauri Merikivi
Asst. CoachJani Keinänen
Asst. CoachMarko Tuomainen
Asst. CoachJukka Varmanen
Goaltending CoachSanteri Matikainen
General ManagerJosse Mielonen
Sports ManagerPekka Saittakari
Team ManagerMarko Nyman
ChairmanJussi Varjo
Equipment ManagerTomi Pesonen
Equipment ManagerEsko Pesonen
Equipment ManagerEsa Saarteva
Video CoachBalázs Bartalis

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2015-2016 Peliitat Captains

"C"

Ville-Matti Koponen

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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Peliitat Facts

Plays in: II-divisioona
Team Colors: Red + Black + White
Town: Heinola, FIN Map
Founded: 1969

2015-2016 Peliitat Roster Facts

Nationalities

55 players
1 player

Experience

Peliitat: 2 395 GP
WC: 41 GP
SHL: 48 GP
Liiga: 3 431 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Hiisi (III-divisioona)
Panthers Hockey (III-divisioona)
Pelicans U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
Pelicans U18 Akatemia (U18 Suomi-sarja)
Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
Peliitat U20 (U20 Suomi-sarja)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Versowood Areena
Location: Heinola, FIN
Capacity: 2 975
Construction Year: 1984

Peliitat Games

Peliitat — 2015-2016 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
02/14/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Gladiators HT	Peliitat	11 - 6	II-divisioona
02/08/2026 02:00 PM UTC	SuKiKa	Peliitat	3 - 7	II-divisioona
02/07/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Peliitat	Urho	1 - 3	II-divisioona
01/31/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Peliitat	PESÄ	12 - 1	II-divisioona
01/17/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Warkis	Peliitat	6 - 4	II-divisioona

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Latest Transactions

Peliitat — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/11/2026	Extension		Niklas Meiseri (F)		Details
10/02/2026	Confirmed	joining	Daniel Haverinen (D)	Viru Sputnik	Details
09/12/2026	Extension		Oliver Kuntonen (F)		Details
09/12/2026	Extension		Joona Rönkkö (F)		Details
09/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ayvin Eidsness (G)	Watertown Wolves	Details
08/30/2026	Confirmed	joining	Veeti Tonteri (F)	Jokipojat U20	Details
08/29/2026	Confirmed	joining	Eetu Ojala (F)	Kiekkohait	Details
08/27/2026	Confirmed	joining	Viljami Marttiin (D)	Ketterä U20	Details

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Peliitat History and Standings

Peliitat — 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	14	5	-	3	0	148	64	48	2.18	2	Final loss
2024-2025	II-divisioona	24	18	4	-	1	1	172	83	57	2.38	2	Final group
2023-2024	II-divisioona	20	14	5	-	1	0	114	67	44	2.2	4	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	Mestis	52	12	34	-	3	3	116	197	45	0.87	14	Bankruptcy
2021-2022	Mestis	10	5	2	-	2	1	47	29	20	2	2	Saved in relegation
	Mestis	52	12	26	-	9	5	132	163	59	1.13	13	Relegation Play
2020-2021	Mestis	31	9	17	-	4	1	92	113	36	1.16	10	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2019-2020	Mestis	50	20	30	-	6	5	150	187	59	1.18	11	Qualification Cancelled
2018-2019	Mestis	50	14	21	-	6	9	134	158	63	1.26	11	Saved in relegation
2017-2018	Mestis	50	9	30	-	7	4	153	219	45	0.9	12	Saved in relegation
2016-2017	Mestis	50	19	21	-	5	5	152	164	72	1.44	7	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	Mestis	50	16	22	-	3	9	125	165	64	1.28	9	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	Mestis	56	16	31	-	2	7	150	204	59	1.05	9	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	Mestis	56	14	24	-	7	11	151	193	67	1.2	10	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	Mestis	48	19	22	-	3	4	154	159	67	1.4	7	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	Mestis	46	12	26	-	4	4	103	123	48	1.04	11	Saved in play-out
1988-1989	I-divisioona	44	8	35	1	-	-	156	325	17	0.39	11	Bankruptcy
1986-1987	I-divisioona	44	4	27	3	-	-	131	306	11	0.25	12	Relegated
1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	21	22	1	-	-	246	227	43	0.98	6	-
1984-1985	I-divisioona	44	14	24	6	-	-	183	238	35	0.8	8	-
1983-1984	I-divisioona	36	12	23	1	-	-	150	209	25	0.69	8	-
1981-1982	II-divisioona	14	7	2	5	-	-	65	47	19	1.36	2	-
1976-1977	II-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1975-1976	II-divisioona	20	12	6	2	-	-	113	82	26	1.3	2	-
1974-1975	II-divisioona	20	14	5	1	-	-	99	68	29	1.45	2	-
1973-1974	Maakuntasarja	8	6	1	1	-	-	66	26	13	1.63	1	-
1972-1973	Maakuntasarja	14	10	3	1	-	-	86	44	21	1.5	2	-
1971-1972	Suomen sarja	14	0	14	0	-	-	31	136	0	0	8	-
1970-1971	Suomen sarja	14	8	5	1	-	-	59	55	17	1.21	3	-

Peliitat Tournament Statistics

Peliitat — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2022-2023	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2021-2022	Suomen Cup	2	1	1	-	0	0	8	8	3	1.5	2	Qualification loss
2019-2020	Suomen Cup	5	2	2	-	1	0	15	18	8	1.6	-	Quarterfinal loss
2018-2019	Suomen Cup	6	2	3	-	1	0	20	15	-	-	-	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	Suomen Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	8	5	-	-	-	16th final loss
1970-1971	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1969-1970	Suomen Cup	1	0	1	-	-	-	0	5	-	-	-	First round loss
	Suomen Cup	1	1	0	-	-	-	5	0	-	-	-	Qualification

Peliitat Retired Numbers

Peliitat Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Peliitat — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Petr Stloukal (F)	2026-2027	Deggendorfer SC	Oberliga	10	7	8	15	0
2.	Anton Ollikainen (F)	2026-2027	HC Ludwig	III-divisioona	4	10	4	14	2
3.	Tomi Purmola (F)	2026-2027	Shakers	II-divisioona	5	9	5	14	4
4.	Konsta Jaakola (F)	2026-2027	EG Diez-Limburg	Regionalliga	2	5	9	14	0
5.	Joona Monto (F)	2026-2027	GKS Katowice	PHL	12	3	10	13	8
6.	Tuukka Rajamäki (F)	2026-2027	Kaltern/Caldaro	IHL	5	5	6	11	0
7.	Mikko Hyyryläinen (F)	2026-2027	Warkis	II-divisioona	4	4	7	11	0
8.	Joonas Alanne (F)	2026-2027	Kaltern/Caldaro	IHL	5	2	9	11	2
9.	Otto Nieminen (F)	2026-2027	Unia Oswiecim	PHL	9	6	4	10	6
10.	Karim Bentaleb (F)	2026-2027	Karhu-Kissat	III-divisioona	4	5	5	10	25

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Peliitat — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'10"	174 lbs	23.09
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	25.54
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	27.79
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	183 lbs	27.39
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	23.23

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Steve MacDonald (F)	148	119	107	226
2.	Juha Ovaska (F)	151	117	63	180
3.	Donald Fraser (F)	88	63	73	136
4.	Ville-Matti Koponen (F)	319	26	103	129
5.	Christian Silfver (D)	213	40	85	125

Franchise All-Time Goals

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Steve MacDonald (F)	148	119	107	226
2.	Juha Ovaska (F)	151	117	63	180
3.	Donald Fraser (F)	88	63	73	136
4.	Tuukka Rajamäki (F)	221	48	54	102
5.	Jukka Maijala (F)	111	42	27	69

Franchise All-Time Assists

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Steve MacDonald (F)	148	119	107	226
2.	Ville-Matti Koponen (F)	319	26	103	129
3.	Christian Silfver (D)	213	40	85	125
4.	Donald Fraser (F)	88	63	73	136
5.	Ville-Veikko Väkeväinen (D)	142	21	71	92

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Ari-Pekka Selin (D)	87	10	28	218
2.	Ilari Metsola (D)	170	12	40	212
3.	Ville-Veikko Väkeväinen (D)	142	21	92	209
4.	Steve MacDonald (F)	148	119	226	203
5.	Henri Manninen (F)	138	41	71	195

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ville-Matti Koponen (F)	319	26	103	129
2.	Tuukka Rajamäki (F)	221	48	54	102
3.	Christian Silfver (D)	213	40	85	125
4.	Henri Ruotsalainen (F)	176	29	54	83
5.	Petteri Haveri (D)	172	21	14	35

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Timo Palmu (F)	17	16	50	2.94
2.	Robert Leino (F)	2	1	5	2.50
3.	Otto Nieminen (F)	3	5	6	2.00
4.	Arttu Vesterinen (F)	1	1	2	2.00
5.	Vili Sopanen (F)	19	11	37	1.95

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Steve MacDonald (F)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	39	39	78	1.77	64
2.	Donald Fraser (F)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	34	34	68	1.55	51
3.	Donald Fraser (F)	1984-1985	I-divisioona	44	29	39	68	1.55	50
4.	Steve MacDonald (F)	1984-1985	I-divisioona	44	28	27	55	1.25	51
5.	Pekka Koskela (F)	1982-1983	II-divisioona	24	25	30	55	2.29	16

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Steve MacDonald (F)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	39	39	78	1.77	64
2.	Juha Ovaska (F)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	38	16	54	1.23	52
3.	Erkki Mäkelä (F)	1984-1985	I-divisioona	41	36	12	48	1.17	32
4.	Donald Fraser (F)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	34	34	68	1.55	51
5.	Steve MacDonald (F)	1982-1983	II-divisioona	24	30	21	51	2.13	46

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Steve MacDonald (F)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	39	39	78	1.77	64
2.	Donald Fraser (F)	1984-1985	I-divisioona	44	29	39	68	1.55	50
3.	Donald Fraser (F)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	44	34	34	68	1.55	51
4.	Timo Palmu (F)	1988-1989	I-divisioona	17	16	34	50	2.94	34
5.	Pekka Koskela (F)	1982-1983	II-divisioona	24	25	30	55	2.29	16

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Peliitat — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ari-Pekka Selin (D)	1984-1985	I-divisioona	44	3	8	11	0.25	124
2.	Ville-Veikko Väkeväinen (D)	2014-2015	Mestis	50	10	23	33	0.66	114
3.	Lauri Heino (F)	2018-2019	Mestis	41	9	10	19	0.46	98
4.	Henri Manninen (F)	2013-2014	Mestis	52	10	9	19	0.37	96
5.	Ari-Pekka Selin (D)	1985-1986	I-divisioona	43	7	10	17	0.40	94