Pekka Saravo
| Pekka Saravo | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 13, 1979 Rovaniemi, FIN |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) |
| Position | Defender |
| SM-liiga team Former teams |
Tappara Linköpings HC Luleå HF |
| NHL Draft | undrafted |
| Playing career | 2000–present |
Pekka Saravo (born November 13, 1979 in Rovaniemi, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey [1] defender who is currently playing for the Tappara of the SM-liiga.
Playing career
Saravo played five full seasons for Tappara in 2000-2006 before moving to Luleå HF in Sweden. After three years there he played one season with another Elitserien team, Linköpings HC. In 2009 he returned to Tappara, signing a six year contract with the club. Saravo has also played for the Finland men's national ice hockey team.
Honours
- Finnish championship with Tappara (2003)
- Finnish silver medal with Tappara (2001, 2002)
- Silver medal at the Ice Hockey World Championships (2007)
- Bronze medal at the Ice Hockey World Championships (2006)
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| Preceded by Janne Ojanen |
Captain of Tappara 2009–2012 |
Succeeded by Tuukka Mäntylä |