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Lasse Kukkonen

Born:Sept. 18, 1981Draft:2003, Chicago Blackhawks, #151 Overall
Hometown:Oulu, FINPosition:D
Known For:Shoots/Catches:Left
National Team:Finland

Lasse Juhani Kukkonen (born 18 September 1981) is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He last played for Oulun Kärpät of the Finnish Liiga. Earlier in his career, he had a four-year stint in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers. After his career in ice hockey, Kukkonen is working as a lecturer and trainer specializing in mental coaching and leadership.

Lasse Kukkonen Statistics

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Staff History

  • Kiekko-Laser (Mestis)- Franchise Owner 2011-2012

Achievements

  • U18 WJC Gold Medal 1998-1999
  • U20 WJC Silver Medal 2000-2001
  • SM-liiga All-Star Team 2002-2003
  • SM-liiga Best Plus/Minus (Matti Keinonen Trophy) (+41) 2002-2003
  • Liiga Best Plus/Minus by Defenseman (+41) 2002-2003
  • SM-liiga Player of the Month (October) 2002-2003
  • SM-liiga Silver Medal 2002-2003
  • SM-liiga Champion 2004-2005
  • SM-liiga All-Star Team 2005-2006
  • SM-liiga Best Defenseman (Pekka Rautakallio Award) 2005-2006
  • SM-liiga Best Plus/Minus (Matti Keinonen Trophy) (+30) 2005-2006
  • Liiga Best Plus/Minus by Defenseman (+30) 2005-2006
  • SM-liiga Bronze Medal 2005-2006
  • SM-liiga Player of the Month (March) 2005-2006
  • Liiga Playoffs Most Assists by Defenseman (7) 2005-2006
  • Liiga Playoffs Most Goals by Defenseman (5) 2005-2006
  • Liiga Playoffs Most Points by Defenseman (12) 2005-2006
  • Olympic Silver Medal 2005-2006
  • World Championship Bronze Medal 2005-2006
  • World Championship Top 3 Player on Team 2005-2006
  • World Championship Silver Medal 2006-2007
  • KHL All-Star Game 2009-2010
  • Olympic Bronze Medal 2009-2010
  • World Championship Gold Medal 2010-2011
  • Liiga All-Star Team 2013-2014
  • Liiga Best Defenseman (Pekka Rautakallio Award) 2013-2014
  • Liiga Champion 2013-2014
  • Liiga Most Goals by Defenseman (Juha Rantasila Trophy) (12) 2013-2014
  • Olympic Bronze Medal 2013-2014
  • Liiga All-Star Team 2014-2015
  • Liiga Champion 2014-2015
  • Liiga Bronze Medal 2015-2016
  • World Championship Silver Medal 2015-2016
  • Liiga Champion 2017-2018
  • Liiga Silver Medal 2018-2019

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