| Ismo Lehkonen | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1, 1962, Helsinki, Finland |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb) |
| Position | Forward |
| Shoots | Left |
| Pro clubs | Jokerit HPK |
| NHL Draft | Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1980–1991 |
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]
References[]
- ↑ Sincere gratitude (16 October 2018). Retrieved on 10 February 2019.
- ↑ Ismo Lehkonen named new coach of Estonia - Eurohockey.com. eurohockey.com. Retrieved on August 9, 2015.
- ↑ Trade pickups help Avalanche complete Cup puzzle, cherish ‘being part of something special’ (en) (June 27, 2022).
External links[]
- Ismo Lehkonen's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
- Ismo Lehkonen's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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