Arto Heiskanen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arto Heiskanen |
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| Born | 23 November 1963 Savonlinna, Finland |
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| Died | 8 February 2023 (aged 59) | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Ässät Lukko Brest Albatros Hockey Newcastle Cobras |
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| Playing career | 1981–1999 | ||
Arto Heiskanen (born November 23, 1963 – died February 8, 2023) was a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He played as a left winger, which means he was usually on the left side of the ice, helping to score goals.
Arto played many games in Finland's top ice hockey league, called the SM-liiga. He played for teams like Ässät and Lukko. He also played in other countries, including France, Great Britain, and Poland.
Arto's Hockey Journey
Arto Heiskanen's professional hockey career started in 1981. He played for nearly two decades until 1999. He was known for his skill as a left winger.
Playing in Finland
Arto spent a big part of his career in Finland. He played 487 games in the SM-liiga. This is a lot of games, showing how important he was to his teams. He scored many goals and helped his teams win. For example, during the 1989-90 season, he scored an amazing 58 goals and made 52 assists in the I-Divisioona league. This means he helped his team score 110 points in total that season!
Playing Abroad
Besides Finland, Arto also played hockey in other countries.
- He played in France for Brest Albatros Hockey.
- He also played in Great Britain for the Newcastle Cobras.
- Later in his career, he played in Poland for SMS Warszawa.
Playing in different countries showed his talent and how much he loved the game.
