Timo Mikko Juhani Turunen (born April 8, 1948 in Kuusjärvi, Finland) is a Finnish retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Jokerit. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.
Timo Turunen | |||
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Born |
(1948-04-08) April 8, 1948 (age 74) Kuusjärvi, FIN | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
Weight | 162 lb (73 kg; 11 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Centre | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
SM-liiga Jokerit 1. Divisioona Jäähonka Elitserien Södertälje SK | ||
National team |
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Playing career | 1969–1978 |
Most notably Turunen was part of Jokerit's top line which consisted of Pentti Hiiros and Timo Kyntölä. Due to the line's short height (Hiiros was the tallest at 172 cm of height), the line was nicknamed "Nallipyssy-ketju", "The Cap-Gun line".
Even though, Turunen was a prolific player for Jokerit and he served as the captain of the team for two separate occasions.
Turunen ended his playing career in 1981.
Preceded by Erkki Mononen |
Captain of Jokerit 1971-1976 |
Succeeded by Pentti Hiiros |
Preceded by Pentti Hiiros |
Captain of Jokerit 1978 |
Succeeded by Jari Kapanen |
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