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All time leagues: Champions Hockey League | Continental Cup | European Trophy | Juniors | SM-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 2010-2011: European Trophy | SM-liiga | Jr. A SM-Liiga | Jr. B SM-sarja | Jr. B2 SM-sarja | Jr. C SM-sarja
| # | Pos | Player name | State | Born | Height | Weight | Shoots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Mikael Edelmann |  | 01.06.1993 | 180 cm | 63 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| G | Nestori Kauhanen | | 25.03.1994 | 185 cm | 79 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| G | Alex Kolkkinen | | 04.01.1994 | 183 cm | 86 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| G | Leo Koskinen | | 10.11.1993 | 179 cm | 72 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| G | Pyry Lahti | | 02.07.1991 | 173 cm | 71 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| G | Niklas Nalli | | 21.01.1992 | 181 cm | 77 kg | right | Show profile» | |
| D | Aleksi Elorinne | | 03.02.1990 | 196 cm | 99 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| D | Juha Korkeamäki | | 15.08.1990 | 175 cm | 79 kg | right | Show profile» | |
| D | Teemu Lindroos | | 13.04.1991 | - cm | - kg | right | Show profile» | |
| D | Joel Linnas | | 15.04.1992 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| D | Leevi Niemenmaa | | 23.03.1994 | 177 cm | 70 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| D | Aapeli Pursimo | | 10.03.1992 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| D | Matias Simontaival | | 29.09.1992 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| D | Jesse Turkulainen |  | 17.04.1990 | 190 cm | 92 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| D | Vilho Virmavirta | | 25.10.1994 | 188 cm | 82 kg | right | Show profile» | |
| D/F | Joonas Liimatainen | | 04.07.1991 | 188 cm | 94 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| D/F | Janne Suomi | | 01.05.1991 | 187 cm | 87 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Aleksander Barkov | | 02.09.1995 | 190 cm | 95 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| LW | David Dvořáček |  | 04.06.1992 | 180 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Olli Eiranto | | 03.01.1992 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| LW | Henrik Haapala | | 28.02.1994 | 175 cm | 75 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| RW | Arttu Ilomäki | | 12.06.1991 | 182 cm | 88 kg | right | Show profile» | |
| F | Eero Jutila | | 19.08.1992 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Joni Karjalainen | | 13.04.1991 | 170 cm | 71 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Tuomas Koskinen | | 06.06.1994 | 175 cm | 67 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Sami Laakso | | 01.01.1992 | 190 cm | 77 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Nestori Lähde | | 12.08.1989 | 182 cm | 91 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Tatu Laine | | 13.01.1991 | 171 cm | 74 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Jani Lehtonen | | 24.06.1991 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Jani Leino | | 15.03.1990 | 188 cm | 87 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Iiro Majanmaa | | 13.02.1991 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Sami-Pekka Moilanen | | 06.05.1992 | - cm | - kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Kalle Niemenmaa | | 01.04.1992 | 188 cm | 90 kg | right | Show profile» | |
| F | Pyry Niemi | | 20.04.1992 | 178 cm | 66 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Juha-Pekka Perjola | | 25.06.1993 | 179 cm | 76 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Otto Räty | | 02.01.1992 | 183 cm | 75 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Paulus Rundgren | | 12.06.1992 | 183 cm | 83 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| LW | Teemu Suokas | | 29.08.1991 | 173 cm | 75 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| LW | Jonatan Tanus | | 04.06.1995 | 175 cm | 86 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Antti Törmänen | | 06.09.1990 | 182 cm | 89 kg | left | Show profile» | |
| F | Miika Viinamäki | | 04.04.1990 | 181 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» |
| Coach name | State | Born | Coach position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannu Vakkuri | | ??.??.???? | Goalie coach | Show profile» |
| Sami Luimula | | ??.??.???? | Assistant Coach | Show profile» |
| Janne Saavalainen | | 13.07.1972 | 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:
Will Rautakorpi go to Prague?
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)Czechia (1), Finland (39), Sweden (1)Tappara Tampere participates in season 2010-2011: European Trophy, SM-liiga, Jr. A SM-Liiga, Jr. B SM-sarja, Jr. B2 SM-sarja, Jr. C SM-sarja
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