Pekka Tirkkonen
Pekka Tirkkonen | |
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Born | Savonlinna, Finland | July 17, 1968
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 | 1984–2008 |
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.
References
External links
- Pekka Tirkkonen's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Pekka Tirkkonen's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database