When was Hermes founded?

Hermes was founded in 1953 in Kokkola, FIN, Finland.

Where is Hermes based?

Hermes is based in Kokkola, FIN.

Who is the head coach of Hermes?

The head coach of Hermes is Jere Härkälä.

Who is the captain of Hermes?

The captain of Hermes is Valtteri Hotakainen.

What arena does Hermes play in?

Hermes play their home games at Hallix Areena in Kokkola, FIN.

What are the team colors of Hermes?

The team colors of Hermes are Red + White + Blue.

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2021-2022 Season

Hermes were 22-21-9 in the 2021-22 Mestis season with 71 points, 9th overall.

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2021-2022 Hermes Roster

Hermes — 2021-2022 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Joel Blomqvist (G)Loan	24	2002	Uusikaarlepyy, FIN	6'2"	183	L
	#30	Jesse Haukka (G)	24	2002	Suonenjoki, FIN	5'11"	159	L
	#1	Ville Hyttinen (G)	25	2001	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'7"	150	L
	#35	Rasmus Korhonen (G)Loan	24	2002	Oulu, FIN	6'5"	203	L
	#1	Severi Suutarinen (G)	26	2000	Oulu, FIN	6'0"	174	L
	#90	Kristian Tamminen (G)	27	1999	Tampere, FIN	6'3"	198	L
	#35	Jonne Väyrynen (G)	24	2001	Helsinki, FIN	6'5"	205	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#26	Juho Juvonen (D)	24	2002	Joensuu, FIN	6'0"	187	R
	#6	Akseli Karjalainen (D)	26	2000	Kokkola, FIN	5'11"	185	L
	#25	Samuel Kemppainen (D)	26	2000	Oulunsalo, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	#8	Juuso Ketola (D)	26	2000	Ulvila, FIN	6'0"	194	R
	#11	Samu Koskenkorva (D)	25	2001	Oulu, FIN	5'9"	170	L
	#92	Nikita Mateiko (D)	25	2001	Riga, LAT	6'4"	190	L
	#12	Aleksi Matinmikko (D)Loan	26	2000	Oulu, FIN	5'11"	181	R
	#3	Valtteri Meisaari (D)	27	1999	Oulu, FIN	6'4"	209	L
	#4	Julius Reini (D)"A"	26	2000	Genk, BEL	6'2"	203	L
	#92	Juho Saikkonen (D/F)	25	2001	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'10"	168	R
	#13	Veli-Matti Tiuraniemi (D)Loan	29	1997	Pietarsaari, FIN	6'0"	194	L
	#5	Tony Tuupanen (D)	25	2001	Lohja, FIN	6'0"	170	L
	#77	Valtteri Viirret (D)Loan	23	2003	Ylivieska, FIN	5'8"	187	L
FORWARDS
	#6	Samuli Aaltonen (LW/RW)Loan	26	2000	Uusikaupunki, FIN	6'3"	194	L
	#14	Erik Ahopelto (C)"A"	30	1996	Tampere, FIN	6'1"	176	L
	#84	Aleksi Antti-Roiko (C/LW)Loan	25	2001	Oulu, FIN	6'0"	185	L
	#12	Sami Anttila (LW/RW)"A"	31	1995	Oulu, FIN	5'7"	174	L
	#39	Carl-Axel Braskén (LW/RW)Loan	30	1996	Uusikaarlepyy, FIN	6'0"	176	L
	#52	Heikki Harju (F)	29	1997	Kurikka, FIN	6'0"	174	L
	#77	Ville Heikkala (LW)Loan	26	1999	Kiiminki, FIN	5'7"	165	L
	#22	Arttu Heikkilä (RW)Loan	25	2001	Nurmes, FIN	5'10"	165	L
	#84	Miika Herrala (LW)Loan	25	2001	Kotka, FIN	5'9"	172	L
	#12	Valtteri Himanka (LW/RW)	23	2003	Kalajoki, FIN	6'2"	165	L
	#21	Valtteri Hotakainen (C)"C"	36	1990	Kokkola, FIN	6'2"	196	L
	#13	Arttu Hyry (C/RW)Loan	25	2001	Oulu, FIN	6'2"	209	R
	#39	Lenni Hämeenaho (RW)Loan	21	2004	Kajaani, FIN	6'1"	198	R
	#36	Patrik Juhola (C)Loan	22	2003	Ylöjärvi, FIN	6'3"	205	L
	#50	Joel Jääskeläinen (RW)	24	2002	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'2"	198	L
	#52	Konsta Keteli (F)Loan	28	1998	Ähtäri, FIN	6'1"	187	R
	#26	Arttu Lausniemi (C)	25	2001	Sastamala, FIN	5'8"	172	L
	#25	Veeti Lehmuskallio (F)	25	2001	Pietarsaari, FIN	5'11"	165	L
	#16	Topias Liljamo (LW)	25	2001	Lapua, FIN	6'1"	185	L
	#50	Valter Lindqvist (C)	24	2002	Kruunupyy, FIN	5'11"	168	L
	#88	Owen McDade (F)Loan	30	1996	Combermere, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#12	Wiljami Myllylä (RW/LW)	25	2001	Haapajärvi, FIN	6'0"	181	R
	#11	Kalle Myllymaa (C)Loan	24	2002	Pori, FIN	5'10"	176	L
	#53	Arttu Nevasaari (RW)	26	2000	Oulu, FIN	5'11"	183	R
	#13	Juuso Nykänen (F)	23	2003	Veteli, FIN	6'2"	198	R
	#27	Eetu Paasovaara (C)Loan	28	1998	Kiiminki, FIN	6'2"	198	L
	#17	Juha Rautiainen (C)	27	1999	Oulu, FIN	6'0"	181	L
	#12	Janne Riihimäki (F/D)	26	2000	Ähtäri, FIN	6'1"	176	L
	#88	Valerii Rykov (RW)	25	2000	Chelyabinsk, RUS	6'2"	205	L
	#22	Erno Räisänen (C/W)	29	1997	Rantasalmi, FIN	6'0"	183	L
	#39	Santeri Seppälä (C)	25	2001	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	168	L
	#10	Ville Sippala (LW/RW)	30	1996	Raahe, FIN	5'8"	172	L
	#50	Oliwer Stensson (C/RW)Loan	25	2000	Norrköping, SWE	6'1"	209	L
	#46	Eemeli Takala (LW)	26	2000	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	201	L
	#92	Jami Virtanen (LW/RW)Loan	26	2000	Pori, FIN	6'0"	194	R
Position: G: 6, D: 11, F: 21Av Age: 22.16 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2021-2022 Hermes Staff

Head CoachJere Härkälä
Head CoachTuukka Poikonen
Asst. CoachNiko Kivinen
Goaltending CoachAleksi Hilli
Sports ManagerPatrik Friis
Sports ManagerPasi Tuukkanen
Team ManagerAleksi Hilli
ChairmanPetri Torkinlampi
Equipment ManagerThomas Holmberg
Physical TherapistMatias Mattila
PresidentJuuso Riksman

Team Staff History

2021-2022 Hermes Captains

"C"

Valtteri Hotakainen

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2021-2022 Hermes Demographics

Hermes Facts

Plays in: Mestis
Team Colors: Red + White + Blue
Town: Kokkola, FIN Map
Founded: 1953

2021-2022 Hermes Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

Hermes: 1 570 GP
Liiga: 724 GP
KHL: 12 GP
AHL: 6 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Hermes U16 (U16 Mestis)
Hermes U18 (U18 Suomi-sarja)
Hermes U20 (U20 Mestis)
JHT (Suomi-sarja)
Kärpät (Liiga)
Kärpät U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
Muik Hockey (Suomi-sarja)
Raahe-Kiekko (Suomi-sarja)
Sport (Liiga)
Sport U20 (U20 SM-sarja)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Hallix Areena
Location: Kokkola, FIN
Capacity: 5 500
Construction Year: 1988

Hermes Games

Hermes — 2021-2022 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/14/2026 05:00 PM GMT+2	Pyry Hockey	Hermes	-	Mestis
11/13/2026 06:30 PM GMT+2	Hermes	Ketterä	-	Mestis
10/31/2026 05:00 PM GMT+2	Ketterä	Hermes	1 - 0	Mestis
10/30/2026 06:30 PM GMT+2	JoKP	Hermes	6 - 0	Mestis
10/23/2026 06:30 PM GMT+3	Hermes	RoKi	4 - 3	Mestis

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Latest Transactions

Hermes — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/30/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Juuso Aaltonen (F)	JHT	Details
10/07/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Niklas Nikkilä (G)	Hiisi	Details
10/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Niklas Meriläinen (F)	Hurtat	Details
09/30/2026	Extension		Juuso Aaltonen (F)		Details
09/30/2026	Extension		Julius Vesaaja (F)		Details
09/13/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Veikka Hahl (F)	Muik Hockey	Details
09/08/2026	Confirmed	joining	Julius Vesaaja (F)	IPK	Details
09/08/2026	Confirmed	joining	Eetu Mäki (F)	Cracovia Krakow	Details

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Hermes History and Standings

Hermes — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Mestis	15	4	6	-	1	4	36	48	18	1.2	8	-
2025-2026	Mestis	49	18	24	-	6	1	147	170	67	1.37	7	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	Mestis	49	22	22	-	1	4	135	164	72	1.47	5	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	Mestis	48	22	16	-	4	6	180	147	80	1.67	6	Semifinal loss
2022-2023	Mestis	52	25	17	-	6	4	176	149	91	1.75	4	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	Mestis	52	18	21	-	4	9	142	151	71	1.37	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2020-2021	Mestis	30	8	13	-	4	5	86	96	37	1.23	9	Final loss
2019-2020	Mestis	50	23	27	-	2	7	164	160	74	1.48	8	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	Mestis	50	29	16	-	3	2	180	133	95	1.9	1	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	Mestis	50	14	23	-	4	9	142	186	59	1.18	11	Saved in relegation
2016-2017	Mestis	50	22	19	-	5	4	160	139	80	1.6	4	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	Mestis	50	22	20	-	2	6	158	167	76	1.52	6	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	Suomi-sarja	36	20	8	-	1	7	165	137	69	1.92	3	Final loss
2013-2014	Suomi-sarja	38	12	15	-	5	6	136	144	52	1.37	10	Saved in relegation
2012-2013	Suomi-sarja	22	8	12	-	2	0	69	93	28	1.27	9	No playoffs held
	Suomi-sarja	20	10	8	-	1	1	69	62	33	1.65	4	-
2011-2012	Suomi-sarja	20	7	8	-	1	4	72	73	27	1.35	4	Saved in relegation
	Suomi-sarja	14	6	7	-	0	1	48	56	19	1.36	6	-
2010-2011	Suomi-sarja	14	9	3	-	1	1	72	37	30	2.14	3	-
	Suomi-sarja	22	5	14	-	1	2	77	109	19	0.86	9	No playoffs held
2009-2010	Suomi-sarja	16	7	5	-	2	2	71	59	27	1.69	2	Promoted
	II-divisioona	16	15	1	-	0	0	110	34	45	2.81	1	-
2008-2009	III-divisioona	8	8	0	0	-	-	91	11	16	2	1	-
2007-2008	Suomi-sarja	14	6	8	-	0	0	49	64	18	1.29	5	No playoffs held
	Suomi-sarja	20	11	3	-	1	5	90	64	40	2	3	-
2006-2007	Suomi-sarja	36	24	7	3	1	1	184	98	54	1.5	1	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	Mestis	45	12	25	8	-	-	116	156	35	0.78	10	Relegated
2004-2005	Mestis	44	18	18	8	3	-	124	130	47	1.07	5	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	Mestis	45	28	12	4	0	1	166	103	61	1.36	3	Bronze game win
2002-2003	Mestis	44	17	18	6	-	3	131	121	43	0.98	8	Quarterfinal loss

Hermes Tournament Statistics

Hermes — 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	2	0	-	0	0	10	2	6	3	1	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	Suomen Cup	7	5	2	-	-	-	29	18	15	2.14	-	Semifinal loss
2018-2019	Suomen Cup	4	3	1	-	0	0	21	14	-	-	-	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	Suomen Cup	1	0	1	-	-	-	3	4	-	-	-	-

Hermes Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Hermes — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Eppu Karuvaara (F)	2026-2027	Karhu-Kissat	III-divisioona	7	11	16	27	0
2.	Viljami Wacklin (F)	2026-2027	HC Ludwig	III-divisioona	8	3	21	24	4
3.	Aku Kinnari (F)	2026-2027	KOOVEE II	II-divisioona	11	9	14	23	2
4.	Santeri Haarala (F)	2026-2027	Füchse Duisburg	Oberliga	14	13	8	21	10
5.	Valtteri Karnaranta (F)	2026-2027	TUTO Hockey	Mestis	14	3	18	21	2
6.	Miiro Linjala (F)	2026-2027	Unterland	Alps Hockey League	13	7	13	20	2
7.	Mikko-Matti Paakkola (F)	2026-2027	Sables	II-divisioona	9	5	15	20	4
8.	Ville-Pekka Pietilä (F)	2026-2027	Muik Hockey	Suomi-sarja	13	2	18	20	2
9.	Robert Arrak (F)	2026-2027	KH Torun	PHL	16	10	9	19	0
10.	Nico Friman (F)	2026-2027	HC Ludwig	III-divisioona	4	8	9	17	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Hermes — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	23.08
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	23.46
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	23.23
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	22.66
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	22.48

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	272	198	228	426
2.	Jani Uski (F)	265	97	192	289
3.	Marko Lapinkoski (F)	227	91	134	225
4.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	99	124	100	224
5.	Topi Anttila (F)	166	57	116	173

Franchise All-Time Goals

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	272	198	228	426
2.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	99	124	100	224
3.	Jani Uski (F)	265	97	192	289
4.	Marko Lapinkoski (F)	227	91	134	225
5.	Mikko Nieminen (F)	118	75	88	163

Franchise All-Time Assists

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	272	198	228	426
2.	Jani Uski (F)	265	97	192	289
3.	Marko Lapinkoski (F)	227	91	134	225
4.	Topi Anttila (F)	166	57	116	173
5.	Samu Markkula (F)	179	44	116	160

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Kalle Mattila (F)	107	17	42	311
2.	Jouni Vuorinen (D)	213	19	131	291
3.	Matti Perkiö (D)	139	11	44	257
4.	Tomi Sippola (D)	181	9	57	256
5.	Henri Limma (F)	199	27	55	233

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	272	198	228	426
2.	Jani Uski (F)	265	97	192	289
3.	Aapo Aro (D)	247	39	61	100
4.	Marko Kotajärvi (D)	247	14	14	28
5.	Eemeli Takala (F)	236	63	78	141

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Konsta Keteli (F)	1	1	3	3.00
2.	Jarno Suokko (F)	33	34	86	2.61
3.	Mika Halava (F)	2	2	5	2.50
4.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	99	124	224	2.26
5.	Vladimír Kýhos (F)	31	11	66	2.13

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	1990-1991	II-divisioona	35	52	56	108	3.09	32
2.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	1990-1991	II-divisioona	34	59	35	94	2.76	62
3.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	1991-1992	II-divisioona	36	39	52	91	2.53	28
4.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	1991-1992	II-divisioona	36	37	45	82	2.28	63
5.	Antti Virtanen (F)	1997-1998	I-divisioona	49	29	45	74	1.51	22

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	1990-1991	II-divisioona	34	59	35	94	2.76	62
2.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	1990-1991	II-divisioona	35	52	56	108	3.09	32
3.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	1991-1992	II-divisioona	36	39	52	91	2.53	28
4.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	1991-1992	II-divisioona	36	37	45	82	2.28	63
5.	Aleksandrs Macijevskis (F)	1996-1997	I-divisioona	43	37	30	67	1.56	26

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	1990-1991	II-divisioona	35	52	56	108	3.09	32
2.	Vladimír Kýhos (F)	1990-1991	II-divisioona	31	11	55	66	2.13	44
3.	Jouni Kalliokoski (F)	1991-1992	II-divisioona	36	39	52	91	2.53	28
4.	Samu Markkula (F)	2018-2019	Mestis	49	16	47	63	1.29	20
5.	Frantisek Cerny (F)	1991-1992	II-divisioona	36	37	45	82	2.28	63

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Hermes — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jani Virtanen (D)	1999-2000	I-divisioona	42	10	7	17	0.40	189
2.	Kalle Mattila (F)	1999-2000	I-divisioona	41	3	3	6	0.15	155
3.	Vikki Tammelin (D)	1999-2000	I-divisioona	45	1	3	4	0.09	148
4.	Juha-Matti Rautajoki (F)	2012-2013	Suomi-sarja	41	34	15	49	1.20	130
5.	Matti Perkiö (D)	1995-1996	I-divisioona	43	5	11	16	0.37	130