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Henry Leppä
Henry Erik Leppä (12 March 1947 – 2 June 2025) was a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Jokerit and TuTo. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. Leppä was born in Turku, Finland. Career statistics References External links Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame bio 1947 births 2025 deaths Finnish ice hockey players Ice hockey players at the 1976 Winter Olympics Jokerit players Olympic ice hockey players for Finland Ice hockey people from Turku TuTo players {{Finland-icehockey-player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forward (ice Hockey)
In ice hockey, a forward is a player, and a position on the ice, whose primary responsibility is to score and assist goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes of the ice from goal to goal. It is not mandatory, however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in forming the common offensive strategy known as a triangle. One forward obtains the puck and then the forwards pass it between themselves making the goalie move side to side. This strategy opens up the net for scoring opportunities. This strategy allows for a constant flow of the play, attempting to maintain the control of play by one team in the offensive zone. The forwards can pass to the defence players playing at the Blue line (ice hockey), blue line, thus freeing up the play and allowing either a shot from the point (blue line position where the defence stands) or a pass back to the offence. This then begins the triangle again. Forwards also shared defensive responsibilities on the ice with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SM-sarja
SM-Sarja was the top level of ice hockey in Finland from 1928 to 1975. SM-sarja is a common abbreviation for ''Suomen mestaruussarja'', "Finnish Championship Series". There was variable number of teams playing for the Finnish championship during the time of SM-sarja. The lowest number of participating teams was during the 1934-35 SM-sarja season, 1935 SM-sarja season when there was 3 teams. The most common number of participating teams was 12. Since 1944-45 SM-sarja season there was relegations for lowest-ranking teams of each season. In the relegations the lowest-ranking teams either faced the winner of the Mestis, 1. Divisioona (1st Division) or was straightly relegated from SM-sarja. History The first SM-sarja season took place in 1928. The first championship was competed as a cup. Viipurin Reipas was the winning team and they became the first Finnish ice hockey champions. SM-sarja was cancelled in 1930 because of bad winter in Finland. SM-sarja was also cancelled in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liiga
The Liiga, colloquially called the Finnish Elite League in English or FM-ligan in Swedish, is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. The league comprises 16 teams from all around Finland with relegation and promotion between the Mestis. The winner of the Liiga playoffs is awarded the Kanada-malja at the end of each season. Teams from the Liiga participate in the International Ice Hockey Federation, IIHF's annual Champions Hockey League (CHL), competing for the European Trophy. Participation is based on the strength of the various leagues in Europe (excluding the European/Asian Kontinental Hockey League). The Liiga was established in 1975 to replace the former SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur competition. The Liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association, but the league and association have an Contract, agreement of cooperation. SM is a common abbreviation for ''Finnish Champion, Suomen mestaruus'', "Finnish Champion". History The SM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975–76 SM-liiga Season
The 1975–76 SM-liiga season was the inaugural season for the new top level series of ice hockey in Finland, SM-liiga., which replaced the SM-sarja (1928–1975) The season featured 10 teams who played 36 game regular season followed by playoffs for top 4 teams. Points were given as follows: 2 from win, 1 point from tie and 0 points from loss Regular season Regular season standings ''Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, T = Ties, L = Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against'' Teams written in bold letters advance to playoffs. Regular season scoring leaders ''Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes'' Playoffs Semi finals *TPS Win Best of 3 Series 2-0. *Tappara win best of 3 Series 2-0. Bronze medal games Ässät win best of 3 Series 2-0 and the Bronze Medals for the 1975–76 SM-liiga season. Finals The finals took place on 18–19 March. TPS win the Best of 3 Series 2-0 and the 1975–76 SM-liig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974–75 SM-sarja Season
The 1974–75 SM-sarja season was the 44th and last season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. The SM-liiga became the new top level league in 1975-76. 10 teams participated in the league, and Tappara Tampere won the championship. Regular season External links Seasonon hockeyarchives.info {{DEFAULTSORT:1974-75 SM-sarja season 1974–75 in Finnish ice hockey Fin A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. Fins typically function as foils that produce lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion while traveling in water, air, or other fluids. F ... Liiga seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973–74 SM-sarja Season
The 1973–74 SM-sarja season was the 43rd season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 10 teams participated in the league, and HIFK Helsinki won the championship. Regular season Notes External links Seasonon hockeyarchives.info {{DEFAULTSORT:1973-74 SM-sarja season Fin A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. Fins typically function as foils that produce lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion while traveling in water, air, or other fluids. F ... Liiga seasons 1973–74 in Finnish ice hockey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972–73 SM-sarja Season
The 1972–73 SM-sarja season was the 42nd season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 10 teams participated in the league, and Jokerit Helsinki won the championship. Regular season External links Seasonon hockeyarchives.info {{DEFAULTSORT:1972-73 SM-sarja season Fin A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. Fins typically function as foils that produce lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion while traveling in water, air, or other fluids. F ... Liiga seasons 1972–73 in Finnish ice hockey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971–72 SM-sarja Season
The 1971–72 SM-sarja season was the 41st season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 12 teams participated in the league, and Ilves Tampere won the championship. First round Second round Final round Qualification round External links Season on hockeyarchives.info {{DEFAULTSORT:1971-72 SM-sarja season 1971–72 in European ice hockey leagues, Fin Liiga seasons 1971–72 in Finnish ice hockey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970–71 SM-sarja Season
The 1970–71 SM-sarja season was the 40th season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 12 teams participated in the league, and Ässat Pori won the championship. First round Final round External links Seasonon hockeyarchives.info {{DEFAULTSORT:1970-71 SM-sarja season Fin A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. Fins typically function as foils that produce lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion while traveling in water, air, or other fluids. F ... Liiga seasons 1970–71 in Finnish ice hockey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1969–70 SM-sarja Season
The 1969–70 SM-sarja season was the 39th season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 10 teams participated in the league, and HIFK Helsinki won the championship. Regular season External links Seasonon hockeyarchives.info Fin A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. Fins typically function as foils that produce lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion while traveling in water, air, or other fluids. F ... Liiga seasons SM {{sport-year-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968–69 SM-sarja Season
The 1968–69 SM-sarja season was the 38th season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 12 teams participated in the league, and HIFK Helsinki won the championship. Regular season External links Seasonon hockeyarchives.info {{DEFAULTSORT:1968-69 SM-sarja season Fin A fin is a thin component or appendage attached to a larger body or structure. Fins typically function as foils that produce lift or thrust, or provide the ability to steer or stabilize motion while traveling in water, air, or other fluids. F ... Liiga seasons SM ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
