Pekka Tirkkonen

Pekka Tirkkonen
Born July 17, 1968
Savonlinna, Finland
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for SEL
Linköpings HC
SM-liiga
HC TPS
KalPa
SaiPa
DEL
Starbulls Rosenheim
Augsburger Panther
Denmark
Herning Blue Fox
National team  Finland
NHL Draft 34th overall, 1986
Boston Bruins
Playing career 19842008

Pekka Tirkkonen (born July 17, 1968) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the head coach for SaiPa of the SM-liiga. Tirkkonen was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 2nd round (34th overall) of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Tirkkonen played 14 seasons in the SM-liiga, registering 161 goals, 236 assists, 397 points, and 241 penalty minutes, in 647 games played.

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