Niko Laakkonen (born June 15, 1988) is a Finnish former professional
ice hockey winger.
Laakkonen began his career with
KalPa's Jr. teams between 2003 and 2009. Unable to make it to KalPa's main roster, he signed for
SaPKo in
Mestis. After four seasons, Laakkonen joined
Jukurit in 2013. Jukurit were promoted to
Liiga for the
2016–17 season to replace
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who folded due to bankruptcy. Laakkonen played 34 games in Liiga for Jukurit, but failed to score and single goal and managed just three assists.
Profile at Liiga.fi
/ref> It turned out to be his last professional season.
References
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1988 births
Living people
Finnish ice hockey forwards
Iisalmen Peli-Karhut players
Mikkelin Jukurit players
People from Varkaus
SaPKo players
Sportspeople from North Savo
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