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2019-2020 Pelicans Roster
| # | N | Player  | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #31 |  | 37 | 1988 | Pälkäne, FIN | 6'3" | 183 | L | ||
| #33 | | 36 | 1989 | Oulu, FIN | 5'11" | 174 | L | ||
| #70 | | 24 | 2001 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 183 | L | ||
| #70 | | 25 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 176 | L | ||
| #41 |  | 31 | 1994 | Vihti, FIN | 6'0" | 185 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #18 | | 26 | 1999 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
| #12 | | 27 | 1998 | Heinola, FIN | 6'2" | 207 | L | ||
| #18 | | Ossi Ikonen (D)Loan | 35 | 1990 | Toivakka, FIN | 5'10" | 176 | L | |
| #36 | | 42 | 1983 | Oulu, FIN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
| #46 | | 41 | 1984 | Oulu, FIN | 5'11" | 203 | L | ||
| #61 | | 30 | 1994 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 181 | L | ||
| #5 | | 26 | 1999 | Lahti, FIN | 6'2" | 165 | R | ||
| #40 | | 30 | 1995 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'4" | 231 | L | ||
| #7 |   | 27 | 1998 | Boise, ID, USA | 6'1" | 185 | L | ||
| #6 | | 27 | 1998 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 187 | L | ||
| #28 | | 23 | 2002 | Lahti, FIN | 6'4" | 203 | L | ||
| #5 | | 24 | 2001 | Jyväskylä, FIN | 5'11" | 183 | L | ||
| #3 | | Niko Seppälä (D)Loan | 27 | 1998 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'2" | 218 | L | |
| #55 |  | 28 | 1997 | Yekaterinburg, RUS | 5'10" | 201 | R | ||
| #43 | | 32 | 1992 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'2" | 192 | L | ||
| #77 | | 27 | 1998 | Hämeenlinna, FIN | 6'3" | 207 | L | ||
| #39 | | 28 | 1997 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 190 | L | ||
| #2 | | 22 | 2003 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 194 | L | ||
| #65 |  | 28 | 1997 | Minsk, BLR | 6'3" | 209 | R | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #50 | | 40 | 1985 | Ii, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | R | ||
| #24 | | 30 | 1995 | Lahti, FIN | 6'1" | 196 | L | ||
| #37 | | 32 | 1993 | Luumäki, FIN | 5'11" | 187 | L | ||
| #10 | | 29 | 1996 | Helsinki, FIN | 5'10" | 170 | L | ||
| #63 | | 25 | 2000 | Vantaa, FIN | 5'9" | 179 | R | ||
| #16 |   | 33 | 1992 | Budapest, HUN | 5'9" | 170 | L | ||
| #12 | | 25 | 2000 | Haapavesi, FIN | 6'0" | 183 | L | ||
| #38 | | Lauri Heino (F)Loan | 28 | 1997 | Lahti, FIN | 6'2" | 192 | L | |
| #71 | | 27 | 1998 | Kuopio, FIN | 5'9" | 165 | L | ||
| #2 | | 25 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 5'9" | 168 | R | ||
| #62 | | 33 | 1992 | Pyhäjärvi, FIN | 5'11" | 170 | R | ||
| #98 | | 26 | 1998 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'1" | 207 | L | ||
| #15 | | 34 | 1991 | Lappeenranta, FIN | 5'10" | 181 | R | ||
| #9 | | 27 | 1998 | Ylöjärvi, FIN | 6'2" | 196 | R | ||
| #22 | | 30 | 1995 | Helsinki, FIN | 5'9" | 165 | L | ||
| #42 | | 29 | 1996 | Somero, FIN | 5'9" | 192 | L | ||
| #18 | | 26 | 1999 | Helsinki, FIN | 5'6" | 172 | R | ||
| #5 | | 25 | 2000 | Vantaa, FIN | 5'9" | 179 | L | ||
| #8 | | 31 | 1994 | Vantaa, FIN | 5'10" | 176 | R | ||
| #27 | | 25 | 2000 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'4" | 198 | L | ||
| #20 |  | 30 | 1995 | Kuopio, FIN | 5'9" | 190 | L | ||
| #19 | | 27 | 1998 | Jyväskylä, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | L | ||
| #62 | | 25 | 2000 | Lahti, FIN | 6'0" | 176 | R | ||
| #89 | | 36 | 1989 | Seinäjoki, FIN | 5'11" | 196 | L | ||
| #81 | | 31 | 1994 | Lahti, FIN | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
| #20 | | 24 | 2001 | Lahti, FIN | 5'9" | 172 | L | ||
| #7 | | 26 | 1999 | Laitila, FIN | 6'0" | 196 | L | ||
| #2 |  | 22 | 2002 | Chomutov, CZE | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||
| #72 | | 26 | 1999 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | 6'1" | 190 | R | ||
2019-2020 Pelicans Staff
- Head CoachVille Nieminen
- Head CoachJesse Welling
- Asst. CoachArttu Lipsanen
- Asst. CoachPasi Nurminen
- Asst. CoachTommi Pärmäkoski
- Asst. CoachJesse Welling
- Goaltending CoachArttu Lipsanen
- General ManagerTomi-Pekka Kolu
- Sports ManagerJanne Laukkanen
- Team ManagerArttu Lipsanen
- Asst. Physical TherapistErno Jokinen
- ChairmanPentti Matikainen
- Conditioning CoachJuha Nakari
- Conditioning CoachTommi Pärmäkoski
- Equipment ManagerSamuli Korjus
- Equipment ManagerReijo Loukiainen
2019-2020 Pelicans Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Pelicans Facts
- Plays in
- Liiga
- Team Colors
- Teal + Black + White
- Town
- Lahti, FIN
Map - Founded
- 1996
2019-2020 Pelicans Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 47 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Pelicans U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
- Pelicans U17 (U17 Ylempi)
- Pelicans U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
- Pelicans U20 (U20 SM-sarja)
- Peliitat (II-divisioona)
Pelicans Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 04:30 PM UTC |  Sport |  Pelicans | - | Liiga |
| 12/05/2025 04:30 PM UTC | Pelicans | Sport | - | Liiga |
| 12/03/2025 04:30 PM UTC | Pelicans |  KooKoo | 2 - 4 | Liiga |
| 11/29/2025 03:00 PM UTC | Pelicans |  Kärpät | 5 - 1 | Liiga |
| 11/26/2025 04:30 PM UTC | Pelicans |  JYP | 3 - 1 | Liiga |
Latest Transactions
11/27/2025
confirmed
Leaving forNybro Vikings IF
11/17/2025
confirmed
Joining fromMountfield HK
11/12/2025
confirmed
Joining fromSödertälje SK
11/04/2025
extension
extension
10/09/2025
confirmed
Joining fromKölner Haie
10/07/2025
confirmed
Leaving forBIK Karlskoga
Pelicans History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Liiga | 26 | 7 | 11 | - | 3 | 5 | 50 | 67 | 32 | 1.23 | 14 | - |
| 2024-2025 | Liiga | 60 | 20 | 29 | - | 4 | 7 | 171 | 179 | 75 | 1.25 | 15 | Saved in relegation |
| 2023-2024 | Liiga | 60 | 31 | 17 | - | 4 | 8 | 177 | 147 | 109 | 1.82 | 3 | Final loss |
| 2022-2023 | Liiga | 60 | 30 | 21 | - | 4 | 5 | 166 | 136 | 103 | 1.72 | 4 | Final loss |
| 2021-2022 | Liiga | 60 | 25 | 21 | - | 4 | 10 | 142 | 142 | 93 | 1.55 | 9 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 2020-2021 | Liiga | 58 | 25 | 21 | - | 10 | 2 | 169 | 147 | 97 | 1.67 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2019-2020 | Liiga | 59 | 19 | 40 | - | 7 | 4 | 120 | 201 | 54 | 0.92 | 14 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2018-2019 | Liiga | 60 | 30 | 19 | - | 3 | 8 | 199 | 154 | 104 | 1.73 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2017-2018 | Liiga | 60 | 20 | 24 | - | 7 | 9 | 165 | 175 | 83 | 1.38 | 10 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 2016-2017 | Liiga | 60 | 23 | 21 | - | 8 | 8 | 157 | 150 | 93 | 1.55 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2015-2016 | Liiga | 60 | 24 | 25 | - | 4 | 7 | 145 | 171 | 87 | 1.45 | 9 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2014-2015 | Liiga | 60 | 16 | 30 | - | 6 | 8 | 125 | 166 | 68 | 1.13 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2013-2014 | Liiga | 60 | 25 | 24 | - | 6 | 5 | 156 | 155 | 92 | 1.53 | 8 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2012-2013 | SM-liiga | 60 | 22 | 28 | - | 7 | 3 | 163 | 180 | 83 | 1.38 | 11 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2011-2012 | SM-liiga | 60 | 30 | 18 | - | 9 | 3 | 213 | 155 | 111 | 1.85 | 2 | Final loss |
| 2010-2011 | SM-liiga | 60 | 17 | 37 | - | 2 | 4 | 133 | 180 | 59 | 0.98 | 14 | Saved in relegation |
| 2009-2010 | SM-liiga | 58 | 18 | 27 | - | 6 | 7 | 166 | 197 | 73 | 1.26 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2008-2009 | SM-liiga | 58 | 22 | 27 | - | 5 | 4 | 149 | 145 | 80 | 1.38 | 9 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2007-2008 | SM-liiga | 56 | 28 | 19 | - | 5 | 4 | 176 | 142 | 98 | 1.75 | 6 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2006-2007 | SM-liiga | 56 | 19 | 24 | - | 7 | 6 | 147 | 151 | 77 | 1.38 | 10 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2005-2006 | SM-liiga | 56 | 18 | 29 | - | 4 | 5 | 125 | 171 | 67 | 1.2 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2004-2005 | SM-liiga | 56 | 7 | 36 | - | 3 | 10 | 100 | 230 | 37 | 0.66 | 13 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2003-2004 | SM-liiga | 56 | 7 | 37 | 12 | - | - | 110 | 227 | 27 | 0.48 | 13 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2002-2003 | SM-liiga | 56 | 15 | 39 | 2 | - | - | 120 | 182 | 36 | 0.64 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2001-2002 | SM-liiga | 56 | 27 | 19 | 10 | - | - | 157 | 152 | 68 | 1.21 | 5 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2000-2001 | SM-liiga | 56 | 22 | 23 | 11 | - | - | 170 | 164 | 55 | 0.98 | 7 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 1999-2000 | SM-liiga | 54 | 8 | 38 | 8 | - | - | 108 | 197 | 24 | 0.44 | 12 | Saved in relegation |
| 1998-1999 | I-divisioona | 48 | 30 | 11 | 7 | - | - | 178 | 109 | 67 | 1.4 | 2 | Promoted |
| 1997-1998 | I-divisioona | 44 | 23 | 17 | 4 | - | - | 155 | 147 | 50 | 1.14 | 4 | Qualification loss |
| 1996-1997 | I-divisioona | 44 | 26 | 15 | 3 | - | - | 168 | 119 | 55 | 1.25 | 3 | Qualification loss |
Pelicans Tournament Statistics
| season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | |||||||||||||
| 2024-2025 | Champions HL | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 0 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 1.83 | 9 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 2023-2024 | Champions HL | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 0 | 23 | 15 | 11 | 1.83 | 8 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 2019-2020 | Champions HL | 6 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 1.17 | 4 | Did not make playoffs  |
| Lahden Reipas | |||||||||||||
| 1970-1971 | Suomen Cup | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965-1966 | Suomen Cup | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
Pelicans Retired Numbers
Pelicans Stars And Cult Players
- Esko Luostarinen (F)
- Erkki Mononen (F)
- Ilpo Koskela (D)
- Yrjö Hakulinen (F)
- Hannu Koskinen (F)
- Harri Toivanen (F)
- Matti Hagman (F)
- Harri Nyman (D)
- Markku Hakulinen (F)
- Kari Eloranta (D)
- Erkki Laine (F)
- Jaromir Sindel (G)
- Oldrich Valek (F)
- Jarmo Mäkitalo (F)
- Mika Nieminen (F)
- Jari Multanen (F)
- Mikko Peltola (F)
- Tommi Turunen (F)
- Janne Laukkanen (D)
- Marko Jantunen (F)
- Erik Kakko (D)
- Toni Koivunen (F)
- Jan Latvala (D)
- Sami Helenius (D)
- Jari Kauppila (F)
- Pasi Nurminen (G)
- Roman Vopat (F)
- Timo Pärssinen (F)
- Matias Loppi (F)
- Markus Seikola (D)
- Juha Leimu (D)
- Antti Niemi (G)
- Henri Heino (F)
- Karri Rämö (G)
- Radek Smolenak (F)
- Ryan Lasch (F)
- Leo Komarov (F)
- Vili Sopanen (F)
- Niko Hovinen (G)
- Hannes Björninen (F)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
Team names:
- Viipurin Reipas (1891 - 1964)
- Lahden Reipas (1964 - 1975)
- Kiekkoreipas (1975 - 1989)
- Hockey Reipas (1989 - 1992)
- Reipas Lahti (1992 - 1996)
- Pelicans (1996 -)
Club Reipas was originally found in year 1891 Vyborg which was part of Finland that time. First club was for gymnastics but later it had also teams in football, bandy and ice hockey. Vyborg's Reipas won the first ever Finnish Ice Hockey Championship title in 1928 After second world war the city of Vyborg was ceded to Soviet Union. Team Vyborg's Reipas relocated with finnish refugees to city of Lahti 1944. Even though the team was located in Lahti it was still called Vyborg's Reipas until it was renamed Lahti's Reipas 1964. After couple "Reipas" name changes the team was renamed to Lahti Pelicans before the 1996-97 season.
- Viipurin Reipas (1891 - 1964)
- Lahden Reipas (1964 - 1975)
- Kiekkoreipas (1975 - 1989)
- Hockey Reipas (1989 - 1992)
- Reipas Lahti (1992 - 1996)
- Pelicans (1996 -)
Club Reipas was originally found in year 1891 Vyborg which was part of Finland that time. First club was for gymnastics but later it had also teams in football, bandy and ice hockey. Vyborg's Reipas won the first ever Finnish Ice Hockey Championship title in 1928 After second world war the city of Vyborg was ceded to Soviet Union. Team Vyborg's Reipas relocated with finnish refugees to city of Lahti 1944. Even though the team was located in Lahti it was still called Vyborg's Reipas until it was renamed Lahti's Reipas 1964. After couple "Reipas" name changes the team was renamed to Lahti Pelicans before the 1996-97 season.