Jukka Jalonen

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Jukka Jalonen (born November 2, 1962 in Riihimäki, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey coach and former player.

Jalonen has coached several Finnish ice hockey teams in SM-Liiga: Ilves (1992-1995), Lukko (1996-1997), and HPK (2001-). During his coaching career he has won the Finnish Championship once: 2006, with HPK. He has won also three bronze medals; 2002, 2003, 2005. All of them with HPK.

Jalonen will be coaching Finnish national men's ice hockey team after 2007-08 season.

In his playing career, he played 2 SM-liiga games for JyP HT in the 1985-86 season. He also played for JYP, Jääahmat and Lohi in lower divisions.

Preceded by:
Kari Jalonen
Kalevi Numminen trophy
2005 - 2006
Succeeded by:
n/a
Preceded by:
Doug Shedden
Finnish national ice hockey team coach
2008 - 2010
Succeeded by:
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