When was Ässät founded?

Ässät was founded in 1967 in Pori, FIN, Finland.

Who is the head coach of Ässät?

The head coach of Ässät is Matti Jansson.

Who is the captain of Ässät?

The captain of Ässät is Raimo Kilpiö.

What arena does Ässät play in?

Ässät play their home games at Enersense Areena in Pori, FIN.

What are the team colors of Ässät?

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

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1975-1976

1975-1976 Season

Ässät were 20-13-3 in the 1975-76 SM-liiga season with 43 points, 3rd overall.

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1975-1976 Ässät Player Stats

All Positions

Ässät — 1975-1976 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
SM-liiga
1.		Tapio Koskinen (F)	36	27	18	45	72	-	4	4	0	4	2
2.		Raimo Kilpiö (F)	36	22	18	40	6	-	4	0	1	1	2
3.		Kari Makkonen (LW)	36	24	15	39	25	-	4	1	2	3	2
4.		Veli-Matti Ruisma (F)	36	15	15	30	14	-	4	2	2	4	12
5.		Tauno Mäkelä (F)	36	16	11	27	20	-	4	1	1	2	6
6.		Jaakko Honkanen (F)	36	17	4	21	34	-	4	1	2	3	0
7.		Jari Kaski (F)	36	8	13	21	16	-	4	2	1	3	0
8.		Tapio Levo (D)	36	12	8	20	47	-	4	0	1	1	6
9.		Rauli Levonen (F)	36	13	4	17	43	-	4	4	2	6	14
10.		Erkki Väkiparta (F)	36	9	8	17	2	-	4	3	2	5	0
11.		Tapio Flinck (D)	36	4	12	16	29	-	4	2	1	3	5
12.		Hannu Niemi (D)	36	8	7	15	16	-	4	0	1	1	0
13.		Antti Heikkilä (D)	36	7	8	15	10	-	4	2	1	3	4
14.		Jaakko Niemi (D)	36	4	4	8	21	-	4	0	0	0	7
15.		Jarmo Hällfors (F)	36	1	0	1	4	-	4	0	0	0	0
16.		Rauno Peltoniemi (F)	9	0	0	0	0	-	4	0	0	0	0
17.		Arto Javanainen (RW)	27	0	0	0	0	-	3	0	0	0	0
18.		Harry Nikander (D)	33	0	0	0	18	-	4	0	0	0	0

Ässät — 1975-1976 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
SM-liiga
1.		Hannu Lassila (G)	17	3.88	.883	6	6	2	1	882:02	430	0
2.		Antero Kivelä (G)	23	3.90	.880	14	7	1	1	1277:58	607	4	4.92	.817

1975-1976 Ässät Staff

Head CoachMatti Jansson
Asst. CoachPertti Kontto

Team Staff History

1975-1976 Ässät Captains

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Raimo Kilpiö

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1975-1976 Ässät Demographics

Ässät Facts

Plays in: Liiga
Team Colors: Red + Black + White
Town: Pori, FIN Map
Founded: 1967

1975-1976 Ässät Roster Facts

Nationalities

20 players

Experience

Ässät: 2 464 GP
WC: 105 GP
OG: 20 GP
Liiga: 649 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Ässät U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
Ässät U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
Ässät U18 Akatemia (U18 II-divisioona)
Ässät U20 (U20 SM-sarja)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Enersense Areena
Location: Pori, FIN
Capacity: 6 000
Construction Year: 1964

Ässät Games

Ässät — 1975-1976 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/28/2026 04:30 PM UTC	KooKoo	Ässät	-	Liiga
10/24/2026 02:00 PM UTC	JYP	Ässät	-	Liiga
10/21/2026 03:30 PM UTC	Tappara	Ässät	3 - 0	Liiga
10/17/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Ässät	TPS	2 - 4	Liiga
10/16/2026 03:30 PM UTC	Jokerit	Ässät	2 - 4	Liiga

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Latest Transactions

Ässät — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/13/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ethan Prow (D)	Grizzlys Wolfsburg	Details
10/01/2026	Loan	joining	Sebastian Soini (D)	Jukurit	Details
09/21/2026	Extension		Axel Skinnari (F)		Details
08/25/2026	Confirmed	joining	Juuso Pulli (D)	JYP	Details
08/23/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jonne Tammela (F)	Tappara	Details
08/17/2026	Confirmed	joining	Kasper Björkqvist (F)	Ilves	Details
08/16/2026	Confirmed	joining	Kasperi Ojantakanen (F)	Kärpät	Details
08/14/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Roope Talaja (F)	Retired	Details

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Ässät History and Standings

Ässät — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Liiga	16	8	5	-	1	2	37	36	28	1.75	6	-
2025-2026	Liiga	60	26	24	-	6	4	170	165	94	1.57	8	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	Liiga	60	26	21	-	4	9	160	159	95	1.58	7	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	Liiga	60	19	24	-	7	10	136	144	81	1.35	11	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	Liiga	60	25	24	-	5	6	129	150	91	1.52	8	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	Liiga	60	11	36	-	7	6	127	181	53	0.88	15	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	Liiga	58	15	28	-	6	9	150	193	66	1.14	12	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	Liiga	59	24	35	-	4	8	141	170	76	1.29	9	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	Liiga	60	9	38	-	7	6	117	199	47	0.78	15	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	Liiga	60	23	25	-	7	5	163	177	88	1.47	8	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	Liiga	60	24	25	-	7	4	128	142	90	1.5	8	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2015-2016	Liiga	60	20	28	-	5	7	143	162	77	1.28	12	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	Liiga	60	23	22	-	6	9	151	143	90	1.5	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2013-2014	Liiga	60	16	32	-	7	5	134	177	67	1.12	12	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	SM-liiga	60	27	20	-	8	5	160	130	102	1.7	4	Champion
2011-2012	SM-liiga	60	31	20	-	4	5	189	150	106	1.77	5	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	SM-liiga	60	30	12	-	11	7	176	132	119	1.98	2	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	SM-liiga	58	18	29	-	7	4	151	170	72	1.24	13	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	SM-liiga	58	21	29	-	4	4	131	188	75	1.29	12	Saved in relegation
2007-2008	SM-liiga	56	10	38	-	2	6	111	208	40	0.71	14	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	SM-liiga	56	15	35	-	3	3	133	199	54	0.96	13	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	SM-liiga	56	27	19	-	6	4	145	123	97	1.73	5	Final loss
2004-2005	SM-liiga	56	15	27	-	8	6	140	178	67	1.2	10	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2003-2004	SM-liiga	56	17	27	12	-	-	140	186	50	0.89	11	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	SM-liiga	56	19	29	8	-	-	125	154	50	0.89	10	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	SM-liiga	56	13	33	10	-	-	133	191	40	0.71	11	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	SM-liiga	56	11	37	8	-	-	141	228	30	0.54	13	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	SM-liiga	54	14	31	9	-	-	171	217	37	0.69	11	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	SM-liiga	54	20	28	6	-	-	152	178	46	0.85	10	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	SM-liiga	48	20	20	8	-	-	163	156	48	1	7	Quarterfinal loss

Ässät Tournament Statistics

Ässät — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1978-1979	European Cup	3	1	2	0	-	-	9	22	2	0.67	3	Final group
	European Cup	1	1	0	0	-	-	7	2	-	-	3	Promoted
1971-1972	Expolaris Cup	5	0	5	0	-	-	14	27	0	0	7	-
	European Cup	0	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	-	-	10	Eighth Final Loss
	SovSport Cup	4	0	4	0	-	-	5	30	0	0	5	Did not make playoffs
1970-1971	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1969-1970	Suomen Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	24	6	-	-	-	Semifinal loss
1967-1968	European Cup	6	5	1	0	-	-	33	18	-	-	5	Quarterfinal loss
1966-1967	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
1965-1966	European Cup	4	1	2	1	-	-	10	15	-	-	5	Quarterfinal loss

Ässät Retired Numbers

Ässät Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Ässät — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Valtteri Karnaranta (F)	2026-2027	TUTO Hockey	Mestis	11	2	16	18	2
2.	Danick Martel (F)	2026-2027	HK Spisska Nova Ves	Extraliga	11	7	9	16	9
3.	Sebastian Aho (F)	2026-2027	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	12	7	9	16	12
4.	Nicolai Meyer (F)	2026-2027	HK Olimpija Ljubljana	ICEHL	13	8	7	15	2
5.	Roni Hirvonen (F)	2026-2027	Kärpät	Liiga	17	4	11	15	6
6.	Eero Elo (F)	2026-2027	ESV Kaufbeuren	Oberliga	12	7	7	14	0
7.	Teemu Lepaus (F)	2026-2027	HK Spisska Nova Ves	Extraliga	10	3	11	14	2
8.	Atte Mäkinen (F)	2026-2027	TuusKi	II-divisioona	6	5	8	13	4
9.	Arttu Ruotsalainen (F)	2026-2027	EHC Kloten	NL	15	3	10	13	8
10.	Niko Ojamäki (F)	2026-2027	Rytíři Kladno	Extraliga	11	7	5	12	25

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Ässät — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.71
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	26.59
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	26.35
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.59
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	25.52

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Arto Javanainen (F)	610	439	321	760
2.	Kari Makkonen (F)	609	317	342	659
3.	Tapio Levo (D)	620	232	258	490
4.	Veli-Pekka Ketola (F)	318	211	245	456
5.	Jari Korpisalo (F)	575	213	231	444

Franchise All-Time Goals

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Arto Javanainen (F)	610	439	321	760
2.	Kari Makkonen (F)	609	317	342	659
3.	Tapio Levo (D)	620	232	258	490
4.	Jari Korpisalo (F)	575	213	231	444
5.	Veli-Pekka Ketola (F)	318	211	245	456

Franchise All-Time Assists

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kari Makkonen (F)	609	317	342	659
2.	Arto Javanainen (F)	610	439	321	760
3.	Tapio Levo (D)	620	232	258	490
4.	Veli-Pekka Ketola (F)	318	211	245	456
5.	Marko Kivenmäki (F)	451	108	232	340

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Pasi Peltonen (D)	827	69	234	1402
2.	Jari Korpisalo (F)	575	213	444	891
3.	Jari Levonen (F)	502	138	253	775
4.	Tapio Sammalkangas (D)	492	26	80	679
5.	Tapio Levo (D)	620	232	490	591

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Pasi Peltonen (D)	827	69	165	234
2.	Tapio Levo (D)	620	232	258	490
3.	Harry Nikander (D)	616	57	105	162
4.	Arto Javanainen (F)	610	439	321	760
5.	Kari Makkonen (F)	609	317	342	659

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Veli-Pekka Ketola (F)	318	211	456	1.43
2.	Mark Jooris (F)	69	41	99	1.43
3.	Christian Ruuttu (F)	105	47	139	1.32
4.	Arto Javanainen (F)	610	439	760	1.25
5.	Vladimir Vujtek (F)	50	27	58	1.16

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Arto Heiskanen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	44	58	52	110	2.50	12
2.	Arto Javanainen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	36	59	39	98	2.72	30
3.	Kari Makkonen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	44	31	52	83	1.89	18
4.	Aleksejs Frolikovs (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	43	28	53	81	1.88	12
5.	Tapio Levo (D)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	44	32	47	79	1.80	33

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Arto Javanainen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	36	59	39	98	2.72	30
2.	Arto Heiskanen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	44	58	52	110	2.50	12
3.	Arto Javanainen (F)	1985-1986	SM-liiga	36	44	27	71	1.97	26
4.	Arto Javanainen (F)	1980-1981	SM-liiga	36	37	27	64	1.78	40
5.	Jari Levonen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	43	37	26	63	1.47	86

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aleksejs Frolikovs (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	43	28	53	81	1.88	12
2.	Arto Heiskanen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	44	58	52	110	2.50	12
3.	Kari Makkonen (F)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	44	31	52	83	1.89	18
4.	Veli-Pekka Ketola (F)	1978-1979	SM-liiga	36	23	49	72	2.00	66
5.	Tapio Levo (D)	1989-1990	I-divisioona	44	32	47	79	1.80	33

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Ässät — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Matt Nickerson (D)	2005-2006	SM-liiga	36	5	8	13	0.36	236
2.	Ben Blood (D)	2017-2018	Liiga	57	3	7	10	0.18	207
3.	Pauli Levokari (D)	2004-2005	SM-liiga	49	2	2	4	0.08	181
4.	Pasi Peltonen (D)	2006-2007	SM-liiga	54	7	19	26	0.48	179
5.	Jyri Marttinen (D)	2013-2014	Liiga	56	4	7	11	0.20	160