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]
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Ismo Lehkonen | |||
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Born |
(1962-02-01) February 1, 1962 (age 60) Helsinki, Finland | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
Weight | 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb) | ||
Position | Forward | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Jokerit HPK | ||
NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
Playing career | 1980–1991 |
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]
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