Nico Aaltonen Explained

Played For:Lukko Rauma
Porin Ässät
HPK
Espoo Blues
Arlan Kokshetau
Position:Left wing
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:181
Shoots:Left
Birth Date:15 June 1988
Career Start:2006
Career End:2016

Nico Aaltonen (born June 15, 1988) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He played in the SM-liiga with Lukko,[1] Ässät, HPK and Espoo Blues.[2]

Playing career

Aaltonen joined Espoo Blues on a try-out contract on August 1, 2014[3] which was followed by him joining Arlan Kokshetau in 2015. The same year, he joined the Manchester Phoenix of the English Premier Ice Hockey League.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

  Regular season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2006–07LukkoSM-l8000030000
2007–08LukkoSM-l81010
2007–08HokkiMestis41342
2007–08Mikkelin JukuritMestis63142
2008–09LukkoSM-l405164
2008–09HokkiMestis54040
LukkoSM-l353581430000
2010–11LukkoSM-liiga2214531100000
2010–11HokkiMestis1418916
2010–11LeKiMestis62240
2011–12ÄssätSM-l33459640004
2011–12HPKSM-l82240
2012–13ÄssätSM-l35257816 12 3 4
2013–14SportMestis28281067 0 1 1 2
Liiga totals18918224063392358

International

YearTeamEventResult GPGAPtsPIM
2005FinlandWHC176th51122
Finland WJC185 0 1 1 4
FinlandWJC6th5 0 0 0 0
FinlandWJC6th6 3 1 4 0
Junior totals 214376

Notes and References

  1. News: Lukko-pelaaja palaa kaukaloon Hokissa. 21 October 2010. 5 May 2018.
  2. Web site: 2010-11 Scoring for Lukko Rauma (SM-liiga). Hockeydb.com. 3 February 2011. 5 May 2018.
  3. News: Hyökkääjä Nico Aaltonen Espoo Bluesiin try-outin sisältävällä sopimuksella. 1 August 2014. 5 May 2018. fi. Nico Aaltonen is signed to a try-out agreement.
  4. News: Nico Aaltonen leaves Phoenix. Phoenix Ice Hockey Club. 17 December 2015. 5 May 2018.