Hannu Kapanen
| Hannu Kapanen | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1951 Kontiolahti, FIN |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 167 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb) |
| Position | Forward |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | SM-liiga Jokerit HIFK 1. Divisioona Jokipojat |
| National team |  Finland |
| Playing career | 1975–1985 |
Hannu Mauri Antero Kapanen (born March 13, 1951 in Kontiolahti, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Jokerit and HIFK. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005.
Hannu Kapanen has also had a long and successful career as Head Coach in SM-liiga.
Hannu's two sons Sami and Kimmo are also professional ice hockey players.
| Preceded by Sakari Pietilä |
Winner of the Kalevi Numminen trophy 1996-97 |
Succeeded by Erkka Westerlund |
| Preceded by Juha Junno |
Head Coach of KalPa 1993-1994 |
Succeeded by Anatoli Bogdanov |
| Preceded by Harri Rindell |
Head Coach of HIFK 1994-1996 |
Succeeded by Mike Eaves |
| Preceded by Sakari Pietilä |
Head Coach of HPK 1996-1997 |
Succeeded by Kari Heikkilä |
| Preceded by Curt Lundmark |
Head Coach of Jokerit 1998-1999 |
Succeeded by Timo Lahtinen |
| Preceded by Niki Anderson |
Head Coach of Blues 2001-2003 |
Succeeded by Ted Sator |