Ismo Lehkonen Explained

Ismo Lehkonen
Played For:Jokerit
HPK
Position:Forward
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:168
Shoots:Left
Birth Date:1 February 1962
Birth Place:Helsinki, Finland
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:1980
Career End:1991

Ismo Lehkonen (born February 1, 1962) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the head coach of the TUTO Hockey in the Finnish Mestis. His son Artturi Lehkonen is a professional hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.[1]

Lehkonen was the head coach of HIFK of the Finnish SM-liiga from 1999 to 2001. On January 23, 2015, he was named head coach of the Estonia men's national ice hockey team, replacing Sakari Pietila.[2]

A sometime commentator for Finnish broadcaster Yle, he covered the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals in-person, observing his son Artturi win the Stanley Cup.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matt Cudzinowski . Sincere gratitude . NHL.com . 10 February 2019 . 16 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Ismo Lehkonen named new coach of Estonia - Eurohockey.com. eurohockey.com. August 9, 2015.
  3. Web site: Trade pickups help Avalanche complete Cup puzzle, cherish 'being part of something special'. Russo. Michael. June 27, 2022. The Athletic. en. June 27, 2022.