HPK Kiekkonaiset
HPK Kiekkonaiset | |
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Hämeenlinnan harjoitushalli | |
Colours | Orange, black, white |
Owner(s) | HPK Liiga Oy |
General manager | Jorma Hassinen |
Head coach | Jari Risku |
Captain | Heta Seikkula |
Media | Hämeen Sanomat |
Affiliate | HPK Akatemia |
Website | hpk.fi |
Championships | |
Regular season titles | 2 (2009–10, 2010–11) |
Aurora Borealis Cup | 1 (2010–11) |
Current uniform | |
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HPK Kiekkonaiset (lit. 'HPK Puck-Women') or HPK Naiset are an
They are the representative women's ice hockey team of the multi-sport club
History
A women's ice hockey team has competed under the parent club HPK since at least 1999. From 1999 to 2008, HPK Kiekkonaiset competed in the
HPK debuted in the Naisten SM-sarja at the opening of the 2008–09 season, strengthened by the addition of a number of experienced players, notably Petra Herzigová, Katja Riipi, Nora Tallus, and Vilma Vaattovaara. The team won the bronze medal match against Oulun Kärpät with a game winning goal from Riipi.[4]
HPK was the first team to be awarded the Aurora Borealis Cup the Naisten SM-sarja Champions in 2011.[5]
As the 2011 Finnish Champions, the team was automatically granted placement in the second round, Group E of the following season's
In June 2021, it was announced that the team would be transferred to HPK Liiga Oy, owner of the HPK Liiga team and the U20 SM-sarja team HPK U20.[9] HPK Kiekkonaiset had previously been a part of the HPK-affiliated junior ice hockey club HPK Edustusjääkiekko Ry, a non-profit registered association. At the time of the transfer, Antti Toivanen, CEO of HPK Liiga Oy and general manager of the HPK men's team, explained that the move was motivated by an interest in capitalizing on the growing women's ice hockey market, which had been highlighted by the record crowds that attended the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship in Espoo. Jorma Hassinen, general manager of HPK Kiekkonaiset, expressed hope that the transfer would allow female players to develop with the same opportunities as their male counterparts.[10]
Season-by-season results
This is a partial list of the most recent seasons completed by HPK Naiset.
Note: Finish = Rank at end of regular season; GP = )
Season | League | Regular season
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Post season results
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Finish | GP | W | OTW | OTL | L | GF | GA | Pts | Top scorer | |||
2017–18 | Naisten Liiga | 4th | 30 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 87 | 66 | 53 | ![]() |
Lost quarterfinals, 0-3 (Kuortane) |
2018–19 | Naisten Liiga | 6th | 30 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 98 | 87 | 51 | ![]() |
Lost quarterfinals, 0-3 (Kärpät) |
2019–20 | Naisten Liiga | 4th | 30 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 109 | 71 | 60 | ![]() |
Lost quarterfinals, 2–3 (Kuortane) |
2020–21 | Naisten Liiga | 5th | 29 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 85 | 78 | 46 | ![]() |
Lost quarterfinals, 0–2 (Ilves) |
2021–22 | Naisten Liiga | 7th | 30 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 114 | 80 | 56 | ![]() |
Lost quarterfinals, 1–3 (HIFK) |
2022–23 | Naisten Liiga | 4th | 36 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 116 | 78 | 67 | ![]() |
Lost bronze medal game, 1–3 (KalPa) |
2023–24 | Naisten Liiga | 3rd | 32 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 120 | 68 | 66 | ![]() |
Lost bronze medal game, 1–3 (KalPa) |
Players and personnel
2024–25 roster
Coaching staff and team personnel
- Head coach: Jari Risku[15]
Team captaincy history
- Nora Tallus, 2008–2010
- Mira Huhta, 2010–2013
- Riikka Noronen, 2013–2017
- Jutta Stoltenberg, 2017–2019
- Riikka Noronen, 2019–2021
- Heta Seikkula, 2021–
Head coaches
- Tuomo Nukari, 2011–January 2013
- Jarkko Julkunen, January 2013–2013
- Vesa Mäkinen, 2014–2016
- Marko Rahikainen, 2016–2018
- Markku Pirttiniemi, 2018–19
- Katja Pasanen, 2019–20
- Mari Saarinen, 2020–21
- Harri Nummela, 2021–22
- Jari Risku,[16] 2022–
Team honours
Finnish Championship
Since 2011, the victorious team of the Naisten Liiga playoffs has received the Aurora Borealis Cup. Prior to 2011, the title-winners of the league were awarded the Sammon -malja. The players of the victorious team also receive gold medals as Finnish Champions in women's ice hockey.[17]
Aurora Borealis Cup (1): 2011
Runners-up (1): 2016
Third Place (4): 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014
IIHF European Women's Champions Cup
Bronze (1): 2012
Notable alumnae
Seasons active with HPK listed alongside player name.
- Maija Hassinen-Sullanmaa, 2008–2015 & 2017–18
- Venla Hovi, 2010–2012
- Kati Kovalainen, 2009–10
- Sanna Lankosaari, 2009–2012
- Riikka Noronen, 2009–2017 & 2018–2022
- Annina Rajahuhta, 2010–2012
- Meeri Räisänen, 2017–18[18]
- Eveliina Similä, 2008–2012
- Susanna Tapani, 2014–2016
- Vilma Vaattovaara, 2008–2011
- Tea Villilä, 2010–11 & 2015–16
International players
Nicole Andenmatten, 2021–22
Samantha Benoit, 2021–22
Kristina Brown, 2014–15
Lenka Čurmová, 2020–21
Megan Delay, 2021–22
Pia Dukarič, 2019–20
Karolína Erbanová, 2022–23
Petra Herzigová, 2008–09 & 2013–2015
Lucia Ištocyová, 2021–22
Adéla Jůzková, 2020–21
Iveta Klimášová, 2023–24
Lívia Kúbeková, 2021–22
Natsumi Kurokawa, 2019–20
Margaux Mameri, September–November 2022
Alena Mills, September–November 2021
Kassidy Sauvé, 2021–22 & 2023–24
Miho Shishiuchi, 2014–2016
Anna Vaníčková, 2023–24
Sofia Vysokajová, 2021–22
Hannah Westbrook, 2012–13
Lucia Záborská, 2022–23
Anna Zíková, 2022–23
See also
- Women's ice hockey in Finland
- Finland women's national ice hockey team
- Finland women's national under-18 ice hockey team
References
- ^ Karhu, Ann-Christine (17 September 2022). "Ruotsissa naiskiekkoilijoille maksetaan palkkaa – Suomessa pääsarjatason kiekko on edelleen monelle kallis harrastus". Yle Urheilu (in Finnish). Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "SM-sarja (W) 2000-2001 Standings". EliteProspects.com. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Championnat de Finlande de hockey sur glace féminin 2007/08". HockeyArchives.info (in French). Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "HPK Kiekkonaiset Historia". hpkkiekkonaiset.fi. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ Mennander, Pasi (12 March 2013). "15 faktaa Aurora Borealis -maljasta" (in Finnish). Finnish Ice Hockey Association. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "2012 European Women's Champions Cup: Group E in Hämeenlinna, Finland". International Ice Hockey Federation. 4 December 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ Biller, Philippe. "Coupe d'Europe de hockey sur glace féminin 2011/12". HockeyArchives.info (in French). Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "IIHF European Women Champions Cup, Round Robin – Tournament Progress" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation. 26 February 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho (Press release) (in Finnish). 17 June 2021. Archivedfrom the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ Niskanen, Anne-Maria (17 June 2021). "HPK:n naisten jääkiekko on jatkossa osa HPK Liigan toimintaa". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Naisten Liiga (W) - HPK, 2024-2025 Roster". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "2023-2024 Naisten Liiga, harjoitusottelu – Kokoonpano HPK". Finnish Ice Hockey Association (in Finnish). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "2023-2024, Naisten Liiga – Kookoonpano HPK". Finnish Ice Hockey Association (in Finnish). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Seppä, Lassi (15 February 2024). "HPK:n ja Nella Aarniovuoren tiet erkanevat". Jatkoaika (in Finnish). Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Lassheikki, Petri (30 January 2024). "Jari Risku jatkaa HPK:n naisten valmentajana". Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho(in Finnish). 7 April 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ISSN 0784-3321. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ Foster, Meredith (20 October 2017). "Meeri Räisänen seeing success in her return to women's hockey". The Ice Garden. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
External links
- Official website (in Finnish)
- Team information and statistics from Eliteprospects.com and Eurohockey.com and Hockeyarchives.info