Kari Takko

Kari Maurits Takko (born 23 June 1962 in Uusikaupunki, Finland) is a Finnish retired ice hockey goaltender.

Kari Takko
Born (1962-06-23) 23 June 1962
Uusikaupunki, FIN
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Right
Played for NHL
Minnesota North Stars
Edmonton Oilers
SM-liiga
Ässät
Elitserien
HV71
National team  Finland
NHL Draft 200th overall, 1981
Quebec Nordiques
97th overall, 1984
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 1978–2000

Playing career

Takko played six seasons in the NHL, serving as a backup to Don Beaupre, Jon Casey and Bill Ranford. He was selected in the tenth round of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, 200th overall, by the Quebec Nordiques, but was unable to come to contract terms. He re-entered the 1984 NHL Entry Draft and was this time drafted by the Minnesota North Stars.

Takko started his SM-liiga career in Ässät during the 1978–79 season, and played there for seven seasons (1978–1985). Takko went to the NHL after the 1984–85 season. He was signed by the Minnesota North Stars, and played with them for a total of six seasons (1985–1991). During the 1990–91 season Takko was traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Bruce Bell, making it the "Takko Bell Trade" and played for the rest of his NHL career in Edmonton. After retiring from NHL play, he played nine more seasons in Europe representing Ässät (1991–1996) in the SM-liiga, and HV71 (1997–2000) in the Elitserien. Takko retired from playing after the 1999–2000 season.

Takko also played internationally for Finland, appearing for their national team a total of 104 times. He is currently the Director of European Scouting for the Dallas Stars.[1]

Awards

References
  1. Tranchina, John (27 June 2013). "Takko thriving as Stars scout". iihf.com. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
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