Matti Keinonen
Matti Keinonen (born 6 November 1941 in Tampere) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Lukko, RU-38, HJK Helsinki, Jokerit, and TPS Turku. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.
| Matti Keinonen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
November 6, 1941 Tampere, FIN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 163 lb (74 kg; 11 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
SM-sarja Lukko RU-38 HJK Jokerit TPS | ||
| National team |
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| Playing career | 1960–1978 | ||
Honours and accolades
- Five-time all-star in Finland.
- Elected to the Finnish Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987 as a player.
- Won the Finnish SM-sarja Champion in 1962–63, 1966–67.
- SM-sarja Runners-up in 1960–61, 1971–72.
- SM-sarja Bronze in 1964–65, 1968–69.
- SM-sarja Most Goals (26) and Most Points (43) in same season (1966-1967).
- His number 7 was retired by Lukko.
- Keinonen played as the Finland national team 9 times in World Championships: 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973 and two times in Winter Olympics: 1968, and 1972.
- IIHF Hall of Fame 2002.
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