SM-Liiga awards 2011

22 May 2011 | Henrik Lundqvist

The Finnish SM-Liiga season 2010-11 ended on Saturday evening with a traditional league gala. The celebrations were held in Vierumäki.

SM-Liiga awards

Pentti Isotalo Award (Best linesman)

Kristian Vikman

Unto Wiitala Award (Best referee)
Jari Levonen and Antti Boman

Kalevi Numminen Award (Best Coach)
Petri Matikainen, Blues

Urpo Ylönen Award (Best Goalkeeper)
Juuso Riksman, HIFK

Raimo Kilpiö Award (Gentleman Player)
Ville Peltonen, HIFK

Jarmo Wasaman Memorial Award (best rookie)
Teemu Pulkkinen, Jokerit

Pekka Rautakallio Award (Best defenseman)
Sami Vatanen, JYP

All Stars Team
Goalkeepers: Juuso Riksman, HIFK
Defenders: Sami Vatanen, JYP and Ville Uusitalo, Ässät
Center: Perttu Lindgren, Lukko
Wingers: Ville Peltonen, HIFK and Janne Lahti, Jokerit

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