Ismo Lehkonen

Finnish ice hockey player

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Ice hockey player

Ismo Lehkonen
Born	(1962-02-01) February 1, 1962 (age 62) Helsinki, Finland
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Position	Forward
Shot	Left
Played for	Jokerit HPK
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1980–1991

Ismo Lehkonen (born February 1, 1962) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the head coach of the TUTO Hockey in the Finnish Mestis. His son Artturi Lehkonen is a professional hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.^[1]

Lehkonen was the head coach of HIFK of the Finnish SM-liiga from 1999 to 2001. On January 23, 2015, he was named head coach of the Estonia men's national ice hockey team, replacing Sakari Pietila.^[2]

A sometime commentator for Finnish broadcaster Yle, he covered the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals in-person, observing his son Artturi win the Stanley Cup.^[3]

References

^ Matt Cudzinowski (October 16, 2018). "Sincere gratitude". NHL.com. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
^ "Ismo Lehkonen named new coach of Estonia - Eurohockey.com". eurohockey.com. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
^ Russo, Michael (June 27, 2022). "Trade pickups help Avalanche complete Cup puzzle, cherish 'being part of something special'". The Athletic. Retrieved June 27, 2022.