Juhani Tyrväinen

Juhani Tyrväinen (born 11 September 1990) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Luleå HF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Juhani Tyrväinen
Born (1990-09-11) 11 September 1990
Seinäjoki, Finland
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
SHL team
Former teams
Luleå HF
Lahti Pelicans
Jokerit
HIFK
National team  Finland
Playing career 2011present
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Finland
World Championships
2019 Slovakia

Playing career

Tyrväinen played at the junior level with the Lahti Pelicans, he made his professional debut with the Pelicans in the SM-liiga during the 2010–11 season.[1]

Following his ninth season in the Liiga in 2018–19, Tyrväinen left HIFK and opted to move to the SHL as a free agent, signing a two-year contract with Luleå HF on 23 April 2019.[2]

Juhani's brother Antti Tyrväinen also plays professionally with the Lahti Pelicans.

References

  1. "2010-11 Scoring for Pelicans (SM-liiga)". hockeydb.com. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
  2. "Finnish national Juhani Tyrvainen signs with LHF" (in Swedish). Luleå HF. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.


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