Pekka Saravo

Pekka Saravo (born November 13, 1979 in Rovaniemi, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey [1] defender who is currently playing for the Tappara of the SM-liiga.

Pekka Saravo
Born (1979-11-13) November 13, 1979
Rovaniemi, FIN
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Defender
SM-liiga team
Former teams
Tappara
Linköpings HC
Luleå HF
NHL Draft undrafted
Playing career 2000present
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Finland
World Championships
2007 Russia Ice hockey
2006 Latvia Ice hockey

Playing career

Saravo played five full seasons for Tappara in 2000-2006 before moving to Luleå HF in Sweden. After three years there he played one season with another Elitserien team, Linköpings HC. In 2009 he returned to Tappara, signing a six-year contract with the club. Saravo has also played for the Finland men's national ice hockey team. After the 2016-2017 season, Saravo end his player career.

Honours

References

  1. hockeydb retrieved 22nd Dec 2010
Preceded by
Janne Ojanen
Captain of Tappara
2009–2012
Succeeded by
Tuukka Mäntylä


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