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Espoo United

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55 605

2016-2017

2016-2017 Espoo United Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Joonas Harald (G)Loan	28	1996	Lahti, FIN	180	80	L
	#1	Harri Iisakka (G)	26	1997	Helsinki, FIN	191	84	R
	#31	Samuli Rasilainen (G)	28	1996	Oulu, FIN	187	89	L
	#1	Rasmus Rinne (G)Loan	34	1990	Hyvinkää, FIN	195	95	L
	#32	Rasmus Tirronen (G)	34	1990	Espoo, FIN	191	92	L
	#31	Nico Vikstén (G)	27	1997	Tampere, FIN	182	86	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#8	Jani Elgbacka (D/F)	29	1995	Helsinki, FIN	185	88	L
	#17	Erno Hopponen (D)	27	1996	Helsinki, FIN	185	92	L
	#47	Kai Lehtinen (D)	33	1991	Viiala, FIN	183	84	L
	#58	Sebastian Moberg (D)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	181	78	L
	#88	Jimi Santala (D)"C"	36	1988	Helsinki, FIN	178	85	L
	#2	Niklas Sillanpää (D)	29	1995	Espoo, FIN	194	93	L
	#21	Juha Tarkkanen (D)	31	1993	Helsinki, FIN	188	89	L
	#55	Niklas Tikkinen (D/F)	30	1994	Espoo, FIN	181	84	L
	#3	Jesse Väkelä (D)	29	1995	Vaasa, FIN	183	85	R
	#28	Victor Westermarck (D)"A"	30	1994	Espoo, FIN	188	92	R
	#27	Joel Ylä-Mononen (D)	29	1995	Kauniainen, FIN	187	84	L
FORWARDS
	#44	Kim Hirschovits (C)"C"	42	1982	Helsinki, FIN	185	88	L
	#51	Olli Iisakka (LW/RW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	190	85	L
	#7	Aleksi Järvinen (RW/LW)	31	1993	Espoo, FIN	177	77	L
	#19	Juuso Kaijomaa (C)	35	1989	Joensuu, FIN	180	81	L
	#91	Tatu Kanerva (LW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	180	86	L
	#47	Antti Kauppinen (LW)	28	1996	Espoo, FIN	179	81	L
	#50	Nikke Kettukangas (F/D)	32	1992	Kerava, FIN	177	82	L
	#24	Janne Kivilahti (RW/LW)	32	1992	Espoo, FIN	178	82	L
	#91	Jere Laine (LW/RW)	34	1990	Tuusula, FIN	185	96	R
	#9	Matti Lamberg (RW)	31	1993	Kiiminki, FIN	180	85	R
	#9	Valtteri Lipiäinen (RW)	27	1997	Lappeenranta, FIN	180	79	R
	#81	Matias Nisula (RW/LW)	28	1996	Vantaa, FIN	185	90	R
	#22	Emil Oksanen (RW/LW)	26	1998	Kirkkonummi, FIN	185	86	R
	#18	Markus Piispanen (RW/LW)"A"	35	1989	Jyväskylä, FIN	178	82	R
	#77	Janne Puhakka (W/C)"A"		1995	Espoo, FIN	183	82	L
	#9	Joona Puhakka (F)	27	1997	Espoo, FIN	182	83	L
	#20	Oskari Uomala (C)	26	1998	Espoo, FIN	175	79	L
	#39	Jiri Veistola (RW/LW)"A"	36	1988	Vantaa, FIN	180	88	R
	#23	Felix Westermarck (LW/RW)	29	1995	Espoo, FIN	186	92	L
	#16	Nicolas Wuolle (RW)	31	1993	Helsinki, FIN	174	71	L
	#91	Jesse Ylönen (RW)	25	1999	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	186	86	R

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 23.59 yearsAv Ht: 182.52 cmAv Wt: 84.59 kgCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Espoo United Staff

Head CoachTimo Hirvonen
Asst. CoachSaku Martikainen
Asst. CoachRaimo Summanen
Goaltending CoachIlari Näckel
General ManagerOlli Aro
Sports ManagerPetri Pakaslahti
Team ManagerIlari Näckel
Equipment ManagerAleksi Lindstedt
Franchise OwnerJussi Salonoja
Head Equipment ManagerJukka Järvinen
Physical TherapistTero Tolvanen

Team Staff History

2016-2017 Espoo United Captains

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Team Captaincy History

Espoo United Facts

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Team Colors: Blue + White + Yellow
Town: Espoo, FIN Map
Founded: 2016

2016-2017 Espoo United Roster Facts

Nationalities

38 players

Experience

Espoo United: 999 GP
SHL: 91 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 33 GP
Liiga: 1 450 GP
KHL: 15 GP
AHL: 12 GP

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11/08/2018

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10/08/2018

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Jani Elgbacka (D)

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06/08/2018

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Aleksi Järvinen (F)

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01/08/2018

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Santeri Saari (D)

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30/07/2018

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Erno Hopponen (D)

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25/07/2018

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Waltteri Hopponen (F)

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13/07/2018

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Jesse Väkelä (D)

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28/06/2018

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Tatu Kanerva (F)

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Espoo United History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2017-2018	Mestis	50	18	23	-	6	3	141	147	69	1.38	9	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	Mestis	50	20	18	-	5	7	132	138	77	1.54	5	Bronze game win

Espoo United Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2017-2018	Suomen Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	23	9	-	-	4	Semifinal loss

Where Are They Now?

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Nationalities Throughout History

55 players

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

History

Espoo United was founded in 2016. It was founded by Jussi Salonoja as a successor to bankrupt Liiga team Blues. The team operated in Mestis for two seasons between 2016 and 2018, after, like its predecessor, the team was declared bankrupt. The team aspired to make Liiga in the near future. The team also operated a women's hockey team as well as basketball teams for men and women. The women's teams ceased their operations under the Espoo United name after one season. At its best, the team achieved bronze in its inaugural season in Mestis.