Juuso Riksman
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Juuso Riksman (born April 1, 1977 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender.
Riksman played junior hockey in the HIFK organization, but started his pro career with Hermes of Kokkola, then in the 1st division. After a visit to Kiruna in the Swedish 1st division, Riksman returned to HIFK. When Tom Draper was hired as HIFK's starting goaltender, Riksman signed with MoDo Hockey in Sweden, and after two seasons in Sweden, a year in Italy with Alleghe HC and one season with Ilves, he led Ässät to a silver medal in 2006 and won the Urpo Ylönen trophy as the league's best goaltender. Subsequently Riksman was hired by Jokerit.
[edit] Awards
- SM-liiga silver medal with Ässät in 2006
- Urpo Ylönen trophy for best goaltender in the SM-liiga in 2006
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| Preceded by Niklas Bäckström |
Winner of the Urpo Ylönen trophy 2005-06 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
