Hannu Haapalainen

Finnish ice hockey player
Ice hockey player
Hannu Haapalainen
Born (1951-02-28)February 28, 1951
Nokia, Finland
Died November 5, 2011(2011-11-05) (aged 60)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for KOOVEE
Tappara
Kölner EC
Düsseldorfer EG
National team  Finland
Playing career 1969–1986

Hannu Wilhelm Haapalainen (February 28, 1951 – November 5, 2011) was a Finnish professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara and KooVee and won five league championships. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.

External links

  • Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame bio
  • Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com


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