Sinuhe Wallinheimo | |
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Position | Goaltender |
Catches | Right |
Height Weight |
6 ft 1.7 in (1.87 m) 200 lb (91 kg) |
SM-liiga Team F. Teams |
JYP KHL HC Dynamo Moscow Elitserien Färjestads BK DEL Revier Lions SM-liiga Lukko AHL Springfield Falcons Hershey Bears ECHL Mississippi Sea Wolves Mobile Mystics NCAA University of Denver |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | Jyväskylä, FIN | March 9, 1972,
Pro Career | 1989 – present |
Mika Sinuhe Wallinheimo (born March 9, 1972 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender. As the last team he represented JYP in the SM-liiga.
International play[]
Wallinheimo was selected to the 2006 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships as the third goaltender. Wallinheimo was dropped from the roster when Antero Niittymäki joined the team, but he made his international debut in a practice game against Denmark. In the 2006–07 season, Wallinheimo represented Finland on the Euro Hockey Tour, being chosen best goaltender in both the Ceska Pojistovna Cup and Karjala Tournament.
Amateur career[]
Wallinheimo played for the University of Denver, becoming a league-wide fan favorite for his unusual fan interactions during stoppages of play.
Career statistics[]
Year | Tournament | GP | W | L | T | MIN | SA | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
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2006–07 | EHT | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 244.36 | 120 | 6 | 0 | 1.47 | 95.00% |
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