Luleå Swedish champions
Luleå wins their second title in Sweden, 29 years after the first one. Read more»
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All time leagues: Champions Hockey League | Continental Cup | European Trophy | Juniors | Liiga | Jr. A SM-Liiga | 1.liga U20 (CZE) | Jr. B SM-sarja | Jr. B Mestis | Jr. B2 SM-sarja | Jr. C SM-sarja | SM-Sarja (Women) | Liigakarsinta | I divisioona | Jr. A I divisioona | Jr. B I divisioona | Jr. C I Divisioona
This club in 2015-2016: Champions Hockey League | Liiga | Jr. A SM-Liiga | Jr. B SM-sarja | Jr. B Mestis | Jr. B2 SM-sarja | Jr. C SM-sarja
# | Pos | Player name | State | Born | Height | Weight | Shoots | |
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G | Matias Lehtimäki | ![]() | 06.07.2000 | 185 cm | 74 kg | left | Show profile» | |
G | Leevi Nikkinen | ![]() | 23.06.1999 | 182 cm | 75 kg | left | Show profile» | |
G | Miska Olander | ![]() | 13.08.1999 | 188 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | |
G | Kimmo Rautiainen | ![]() | 09.03.1998 | 178 cm | 72 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Martin Bodak | ![]() | 28.11.1998 | 185 cm | 88 kg | right | Show profile» | |
D | Juhani Hälli | ![]() | 04.04.1998 | 180 cm | 82 kg | right | Show profile» | |
D | Oskari Halme | ![]() | 21.10.1997 | 183 cm | 79 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Henri Jokiharju | ![]() | 17.06.1999 | 185 cm | 87 kg | right | Show profile» | |
D | Topi Kärki | ![]() | 09.01.1998 | 171 cm | 70 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Iivari Räsänen | ![]() | 23.05.2001 | 185 cm | 91 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Saku Salminen | ![]() | 13.11.1999 | 184 cm | 88 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Vili Simonen | ![]() | 02.01.1998 | 196 cm | 93 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Toni Utunen | ![]() | 27.04.2000 | 180 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | |
D | Jeremi Wehmas (C) | ![]() | 01.12.1998 | 180 cm | 84 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Santeri Aalto | ![]() | 26.02.1999 | 190 cm | 85 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Saku Aavajoki | ![]() | 11.06.1997 | 175 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Karri Forsblom | ![]() | 17.11.1998 | 185 cm | 90 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Eetu Kauppinen | ![]() | 18.04.1999 | 179 cm | 71 kg | left | Show profile» | |
C | Aku Kinnari | ![]() | 25.04.1999 | 173 cm | 66 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Jerry Kotilahti | ![]() | 13.02.1998 | 173 cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Jussi Laulajainen | ![]() | 27.06.1999 | 174 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | |
C | Otto Mäkinen | ![]() | 21.05.1998 | 188 cm | 81 kg | left | Show profile» | |
RW | Waltteri Merelä | ![]() | 06.07.1998 | 188 cm | 84 kg | right | Show profile» | |
F | Pete Niemi | ![]() | 12.5.1998 | 182 cm | 84 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Valtteri Nikkilä | ![]() | 23.07.1999 | 165 cm | - kg | N/A | Show profile» | |
F | Samuel Parkkari | ![]() | 05.01.1999 | 187 cm | 86 kg | left | Show profile» | |
F | Valtteri Peltonen | ![]() | 18.05.1998 | 185 cm | 76 kg | right | Show profile» | |
C | Aapeli Räsänen | ![]() | 01.06.1998 | 183 cm | 94 kg | right | Show profile» | |
F | Teemu Sulunsilta | ![]() | 01.11.1998 | 185 cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
LW | Lassi Vanhatalo | ![]() | 08.01.1998 | 200 cm | 100 kg | left | Show profile» |
Coach name | State | Born | Coach position | |
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Jani Ahmaoja | ![]() | 11.03.1973 | Assistant Coach | Show profile» |
Harri Ilvonen | ![]() | 03.11.1988 | Assistant Coach | Show profile» |
Jussi Taipale | ![]() | 31.03.1988 | Head Coach | Show profile» |
* no longer in the club
The team currently known as Tappara was established in 1932 as Tammerfors Bollklubb (TBK). The team then consisted of players from the Swedish school in Tampere. The first official game was played in 1934. The team was promoted to the Finnish premier league for the first time for the 1942-43 season, and the team's first win was gained against Tarmo Hämeenlinna in January 1943. In 1946, the team won its first medal, bronze medal, as it finished third in the league, despite losing 19-4 to local rivals Ilves, which ended up as the champions.
The first notable period of success took place in early 50's, as TBK won three consecutive national championships in 1953-1955. In 1955, the team changed its original Swedish name to the Finnish Tappara in order to attract Finnish-speaking players. After that, the team went on to win three further championships (1959, 1961, and 1964), three second places (1958, 1960, and 1963), and three third places (1956, 1957, and 1962) in just nine years. Their winning streak was followed by a more silent period, with Tappara even playing one season (1965-1966) at the second highest level, gaining immediate promotion back to the top flight. A new arena Tampereen jäähalli was built in Hakametsä, Tampere to host the 1965 world championships. After the games the venue became the home arena of Tappara and their local rivals, Ilves and Koo-Vee and Tappara still play their home games there today.
Retired numbers
2 - Kalevi Numminen
3 - Pekka Marjamäki
7 - Timo Jutila
8 - Janne Ojanen
10 - Timo Susi
Champions ’59, ’61, ’64, ’75, ’77, ’79, ’82, ’84, 86, ’87, ’88
League winners:
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HC Lev Praha, though still uncertain to participate in KHL season 2014/2015, has already negotiated with a new head coach according to R-Sport. In case the Czech club takes part in the competition, it will be headed by Jukka Rautakorpi, who has been working with Tappara for two seasons.
(03 Jun 2014)Team Finland will pay tribute to the late hockey legend Pekka Marjamäki
In today's game against France Team Finland will pay tribute to the late Finnish hockey legend Pekka Marjamäki who passed away last night.
Before the game a moment of silence will take place and the Finnish national team will wear black armbands in the memory of Marjamäki.
Pekka Marjamäki represented Finland in 251 international games and was chosen to International Ice Hockey Federation's Hall of Fame in 1998.
(10 May 2012)European Trophy schedules
European Trophy announced today the schedule for the 2012/13 season. Find the complete fixture list here.
(12 Apr 2012)Another loss for Tappara
Tappara lost in the shootout to Pardubice in today's only game in European Trophy and is still without a win. Martin Bartek scored the game-winning 6-5 goal.
(22 Aug 2011)Tappara Tampere participates in season 2015-2016: Champions Hockey League, Liiga, Jr. A SM-Liiga, Jr. B SM-sarja, Jr. B Mestis, Jr. B2 SM-sarja, Jr. C SM-sarja
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