What league does KaPa-51 play in?

KaPa-51 play in the III-divisioona.

When was KaPa-51 founded?

KaPa-51 was founded in 1951 in Kangasniemi, FIN, Finland.

Where is KaPa-51 based?

KaPa-51 is based in Kangasniemi, FIN.

Who is the head coach of KaPa-51?

The head coach of KaPa-51 is Juho Manninen.

Who is the captain of KaPa-51?

The captain of KaPa-51 is Elmeri Linnera.

What arena does KaPa-51 play in?

KaPa-51 play their home games at Tehomet Areena in Kangasniemi, FIN.

What are the team colors of KaPa-51?

The team colors of KaPa-51 are Blue + White + Yellow.

KaPa-51

III-divisioona

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2016-2017

2016-2017 Season

KaPa-51 were 13-10-1 in the 2016-17 II-divisioona season with 38 points, 4th in the Savo-Karjala and 24th overall.

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2016-2017 KaPa-51 Roster

KaPa-51 — 2016-2017 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Pekka Lahikainen (G)	40	1986	Mikkeli, FIN	6'0"	190	L
	#30	Tero Palvimo (G)	46	1980	Kangasniemi, FIN	5'10"	174	L
	#1	Matti Ylönen (G)	32	1994	Mikkeli, FIN	5'11"	196	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#30	Mika Himanen (D/F)Loan	30	1996	Mikkeli, FIN	5'8"	154	L
	#14	Sami Kallio (D)"A"	39	1987	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'9"	172	L
	#15	Samuli Liila (D)	32	1994	Kouvola, FIN	6'4"	185	L
	#25	Tuomas Pajulahti (D)Loan	30	1996	Mikkeli, FIN	6'4"	194	L
	#5	Jesse Peura (D)	28	1998	Toivakka, FIN	6'3"	176	L
	#23	Jaakko Pietarinen (D)	39	1987	Kangasniemi, FIN	5'11"	181	L
	#20	Jarno Reinikainen (D)	35	1991	Kangasniemi, FIN	5'8"	179	L
FORWARDS
	#11	Teemu Huoponen (F)	30	1996	Kangasniemi, FIN	5'10"	154	L
	#10	Harri Hämäläinen (F/D)	40	1986	Kangasniemi, FIN	6'1"	209	L
	#21	Jani Jormakka (F)	39	1987	Pieksämäki, FIN	5'11"	165	L
	#24	Jarkko Junni (F)	35	1991	Kuopio, FIN	5'10"	198	L
	#19	Jerry Kenakkala (F)	39	1987	Oulu, FIN	5'11"	187	R
	#18	Joonas Kinnunen (F)	33	1992	Imatra, FIN	6'0"	181	R
	#7	Joonas Kosloff (F)	29	1997	Kangasniemi, FIN	5'9"	168	L
	#8	Ville Laakkonen (F)	38	1987	Mikkeli, FIN	6'0"	187	L
	#9	Elmeri Linnera (F/D)"C"	37	1989	Kangasniemi, FIN	6'1"	183	L
	#12	Ville Närhi (F)"A"	39	1987	Pieksämäki, FIN	5'11"	181	L
	#4	Tero Pettinen (F)Loan	31	1995	Anttola, FIN	5'11"	161	R
	#25	Ville Remes (F)	48	1978	Pieksämäki, FIN	5'11"	170	R
	#17	Henri Ryynänen (RW)"A"	39	1987	Iisalmi, FIN	5'10"	170	L
	#27	Jussi Siitonen (F)	32	1994	Mikkeli, FIN	6'0"	225	R
	#26	Petri Tynkkynen (F/D)	43	1983	Joutseno, FIN	5'11"	172	L
Position: G: 1, D: 6, F: 14Av Age: 27.38 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 KaPa-51 Staff

Head CoachJuho Manninen
Asst. CoachVille Ikonen
Team ManagerJuha Pajunen
Team ManagerJaakko Pietarinen
Team ManagerJani Pylvänäinen

Team Staff History

2016-2017 KaPa-51 Captains

"C"

Elmeri Linnera

"A"

Team Captaincy History

2016-2017 KaPa-51 Demographics

KaPa-51 Facts

Plays in: III-divisioona
Team Colors: Blue + White + Yellow
Town: Kangasniemi, FIN Map
Founded: 1951

2016-2017 KaPa-51 Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players

Experience

KaPa-51: 1 331 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Jukurit U18 (U18 Mestis)
Jukurit U20 (U20 SM-sarja)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Tehomet Areena
Location: Kangasniemi, FIN
Capacity: 450
Construction Year: 2000

KaPa-51 Games

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Latest Transactions

KaPa-51 — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
12/13/2024	Confirmed	joining	Kasper Hupli (G)	No team	Details
09/13/2024	Confirmed	joining	Miika Silander (F)	No team	Details
08/28/2024	Confirmed	joining	Jesse Leppänen (D)	No team	Details
08/07/2024	Extension		Joni Pietarinen (D)		Details
08/07/2024	Extension		Mikael Marttinen (F)		Details
08/07/2024	Extension		Juuso Romo (F)		Details
08/03/2024	Extension		Jesse Peura (D)		Details
07/23/2024	Extension		Eemeli Raudanpää (G)		Details

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KaPa-51 History and Standings

KaPa-51 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	III-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	III-divisioona	18	9	4	-	2	3	91	59	34	1.89	3	Bronze game loss
2024-2025	III-divisioona	18	5	12	-	0	1	65	119	16	0.89	9	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	III-divisioona	18	2	14	-	2	0	82	108	10	0.56	9	Did not make playoffs
2019-2020	II-divisioona	28	14	11	-	2	1	144	138	47	1.68	3	Final loss
2018-2019	III-divisioona	20	17	3	-	0	0	167	47	51	2.55	1	Champion \| Promoted
2017-2018	II-divisioona	24	6	12	-	3	3	101	123	27	1.13	5	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	II-divisioona	24	11	10	-	2	1	96	86	38	1.58	4	Final loss
2015-2016	II-divisioona	26	17	6	-	1	2	101	75	55	2.12	2	Final loss
2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	15	0	-	1	0	135	40	47	2.94	1	Promoted
2013-2014	III-divisioona	20	13	5	-	0	2	112	68	41	2.05	3	-
2012-2013	II-divisioona	14	5	8	-	1	0	50	63	17	1.21	6	-
	III-divisioona	12	9	3	-	0	0	65	32	27	2.25	1	Promoted
2011-2012	III-divisioona	14	9	4	-	1	0	84	53	29	2.07	3	-
	III-divisioona	10	5	4	-	0	1	50	48	16	1.6	3	-
2010-2011	III-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2009-2010	III-divisioona	16	12	3	1	-	-	142	51	25	1.56	-	-
2008-2009	III-divisioona	10	3	6	1	-	-	34	67	7	0.7	4	-
2006-2007	III-divisioona	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2003-2004	II-divisioona	24	12	11	1	-	0	89	96	25	1.04	6	-
2002-2003	II-divisioona	24	9	14	0	-	1	84	124	19	0.79	6	-
2000-2001	II-divisioona	30	7	23	0	-	-	116	226	14	0.47	5	-
1999-2000	III-divisioona	12	11	1	0	-	-	112	40	22	1.83	1	-
1997-1998	III-divisioona	12	4	8	0	-	-	52	72	8	0.67	6	Did not make playoffs

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

KaPa-51 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Mikko Hyyryläinen (F)	2026-2027	Warkis	II-divisioona	5	5	9	14	0
2.	Toni Paakkunainen (F)	2026-2027	Warkis	II-divisioona	4	2	1	3	2
3.	Eetu Linnera (F)	2026-2027	PiPS	II-divisioona	4	2	1	3	4
4.	Jerry Kenakkala (F)	2026-2027	PiPS	II-divisioona	4	1	2	3	0
5.	Mika Himanen (D)	2026-2027	Warkis	II-divisioona	5	1	2	3	0
6.	Jyri Pöntinen (D)	2026-2027	PiPS	II-divisioona	3	0	1	1	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

KaPa-51 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	174 lbs	24.60
2025-2026	View Roster	5'11"	172 lbs	25.81
2024-2025	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	29.14
2023-2024	View Roster	5'11"	181 lbs	29.70
2019-2020	View Roster	5'11"	176 lbs	25.50

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Elmeri Linnera (F)	244	121	127	248
2.	Sami Riikonen (F)	62	68	126	194
3.	Ville Laakkonen (F)	113	74	110	184
4.	Jerry Kenakkala (F)	112	64	82	146
5.	Juho Manninen (F)	23	59	85	144

Franchise All-Time Goals

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Elmeri Linnera (F)	244	121	127	248
2.	Ville Laakkonen (F)	113	74	110	184
3.	Mikael Vasara (F)	45	72	54	126
4.	Sami Riikonen (F)	62	68	126	194
5.	Jerry Kenakkala (F)	112	64	82	146

Franchise All-Time Assists

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Elmeri Linnera (F)	244	121	127	248
2.	Sami Riikonen (F)	62	68	126	194
3.	Ville Laakkonen (F)	113	74	110	184
4.	Juho Manninen (F)	23	59	85	144
5.	Jarkko Junni (F)	118	43	85	128

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Jaakko Pietarinen (D)	222	25	89	241
2.	Olli-Pekka Laukka (F)	79	35	87	213
3.	Ville Laakkonen (F)	113	74	184	168
4.	Henri Ryynänen (F)	84	53	136	150
5.	Sami Kallio (D)	88	21	69	144

Franchise All-Time Games Played

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Elmeri Linnera (F)	244	121	127	248
2.	Jaakko Pietarinen (D)	222	25	64	89
3.	Toni Huiskonen (D)	171	37	56	93
4.	Jarno Reinikainen (D)	149	26	73	99
5.	Teemu Huoponen (F)	143	55	68	123

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Simo Romo (F)	2	0	7	3.50
2.	Erno Ripatti (F)	8	6	23	2.88
3.	Mikael Vasara (F)	45	72	126	2.80
4.	Mika Himanen (D)	21	15	47	2.24
5.	Tatu Ikonen (F)	19	14	35	1.84

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mikael Vasara (F)	2018-2019	III-divisioona	18	31	28	59	3.28	4
2.	Ville Laakkonen (F)	2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	22	35	57	3.56	14
3.	Jerry Kenakkala (F)	2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	21	32	53	3.31	20
4.	Henri Ryynänen (F)	2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	16	33	49	3.06	34
5.	Mika Himanen (D)	2018-2019	III-divisioona	18	15	32	47	2.61	8

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mikael Vasara (F)	2018-2019	III-divisioona	18	31	28	59	3.28	4
2.	Kalle Ikonen (D)	2003-2004	II-divisioona	26	28	15	43	1.65	16
3.	Mikael Vasara (F)	2019-2020	II-divisioona	14	26	16	42	3.00	2
4.	Ville Laakkonen (F)	2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	22	35	57	3.56	14
5.	Teemu Huoponen (F)	2018-2019	III-divisioona	18	22	22	44	2.44	6

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Ville Laakkonen (F)	2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	22	35	57	3.56	14
2.	Henri Ryynänen (F)	2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	16	33	49	3.06	34
3.	Jerry Kenakkala (F)	2014-2015	III-divisioona	16	21	32	53	3.31	20
4.	Mika Himanen (D)	2018-2019	III-divisioona	18	15	32	47	2.61	8
5.	Jarkko Junni (F)	2011-2012	III-divisioona	21	10	30	40	1.90	4

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

KaPa-51 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Miika Otranen (D)	2019-2020	II-divisioona	11	1	7	8	0.73	75
2.	Ville Ikonen (D)	2011-2012	III-divisioona	22	10	29	39	1.77	67
3.	Olli-Pekka Laukka (F)	2012-2013	II-divisioona	13	2	4	6	0.46	67
4.	Juho Manninen (F)	2011-2012	III-divisioona	22	14	23	37	1.68	66
5.	Jaakko Kosloff (F)	2011-2012	III-divisioona	22	10	16	26	1.18	66

Player Nationalities Throughout History

124 players