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Mika Sinuhe Wallinheimo (born March 9, 1972 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is a Finnish politician and former professional ice hockey goaltender. As the last team he represented JYP in the SM-liiga. After his sporting career he entered politics and was elected to the Parliament of Finland as an MP for the National Coalition Party in the 2011 election[1] and reelected in 2015 and 2019. His parents derived his name Sinuhe from the protagonist of the novel The Egyptian.[2]

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Sinuhe Wallinheimo
Born	(1972-03-09) March 9, 1972 (age 50) Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland
Height	6 ft 1.7 in (187 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Right
SM-liiga team Former 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 Mysticks NCAA University of Denver
Playing career	1989–present

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.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA Second Team	1994–95

Career statistics

Year	Tournament		GP	W	L	T	MIN	SA	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2006–07	EHT		4	2	1	1	244.36	120	6	0	1.47	.950

External links

• Jatkoaika.com player profile
• Sinuhe Wallinheimo career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

References

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