KHL launches 3x3 hockey Championship
In a groundbreaking move, the Kontinental Hockey League has officially announced the launch of its inaugural 3x3 hockey tournament, set to begin in December 2024 Read more»
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All time leagues: Champions Hockey League | Continental Cup | Nordic 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 2009-2010: 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 | |
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G | Mikael Edelmann | 01.06.1993 | 180 cm | 63 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
G | Mika Lehto | 12.04.1979 | 180 cm | 85 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
G | Veli-Heikki Mäenalanen | 25.07.1991 | 187 cm | 85 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
G | Harri Säteri | 29.12.1989 | 186 cm | 90 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
G | Teemu Seppänen | 28.10.1986 | 167 cm | 82 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
D | Jussi Halme | 24.08.1980 | 185 cm | 86 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
D | Harri Ilvonen | 03.11.1988 | 191 cm | 85 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
D | Lasse Korhonen | 01.04.1984 | 177 cm | 77 kg | right | Show profile» | ||
D | Miko Malkamäki | 01.05.1988 | 185 cm | 75 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
RD | Tuukka Mäntylä | 25.05.1981 | 173 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
D | Atte Pentikäinen | 12.12.1982 | 194 cm | 100 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
D | Pekka Saravo | 13.11.1979 | 187 cm | 92 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
D | Jesse Turkulainen | 17.04.1990 | 190 cm | 92 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
LW | Jonas Enlund | 03.11.1987 | 183 cm | 95 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
RW | Lee Goren | 26.12.1977 | 190 cm | 94 kg | right | Show profile» | ||
C | Steve Guolla | 15.03.1973 | 181 cm | 86 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
C | John Hughes | 06.01.1988 | 180 cm | 77 kg | right | Show profile» | ||
RW | Jyri Junnila | 07.04.1984 | 173 cm | 78 kg | right | Show profile» | ||
F | Antti Kangasniemi | 06.06.1985 | 177 cm | 84 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
RW | Timo Koskela | 23.01.1979 | 181 cm | 82 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
F | Joonas Koskinen | 08.03.1987 | 177 cm | 79 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
F | Nestori Lähde | 12.08.1989 | 182 cm | 91 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
C | Jori Lehterä | 23.12.1987 | 189 cm | 96 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
F | Juha Leimu | 30.01.1983 | 186 cm | 80 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
C | Niclas Lucenius | 03.05.1989 | 183 cm | 92 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
C | Scott Matzka | 11.05.1978 | 183 cm | 89 kg | right | Show profile» | ||
LW | Ville Nieminen | 06.04.1977 | 183 cm | 94 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
C | Janne Ojanen | 09.04.1968 | 189 cm | 91 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
RW | Tomi Pekkala | 19.11.1988 | 183 cm | 98 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
C | Jukka Peltola | 26.08.1987 | 184 cm | 82 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
F | Tomi Peltonen | 22.01.1987 | 179 cm | 77 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
F | Jarkko Pyymäki | 01.02.1982 | 184 cm | 86 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
C | Sami Ryhänen | 23.05.1980 | 177 cm | 78 kg | left | Show profile» | ||
LW | Kim Strömberg | 08.12.1987 | 187 cm | 84 kg | left | Show profile» |
Coach name | State | Born | Coach position | |
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Hannu Vakkuri | ??.??.???? | Goalie coach | Show profile» | |
Mikko Leinonen | 15.07.1955 | GM | Show profile» | |
Petri Mattila | 11.01.1970 | Assistant Coach | Show profile» | |
Jussi Parkkila | 13.05.1977 | Goalie coach | Show profile» | |
Mikko Saarinen | 10.07.1970 | 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)Tappara Tampere participates in season 2009-2010: SM-liiga, Jr. A SM-Liiga, Jr. B SM-sarja, Jr. B2 SM-sarja, Jr. C SM-sarja
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