Jukka Koskilahti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jukka Koskilahti |
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| Born | 23 May 1954 Turku, Finland |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Played for | Kiekko-67 HC TPS HV71 Modo AIK Mölndal Hockey |
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| National team |  Finland |
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| Playing career | 1973–1984 | ||
Jukka Markus Koskilahti was a Finnish ice hockey player. He was born on May 23, 1954. Jukka played as a left wing, which is a forward position in ice hockey. He played for several teams in Finland and Sweden during his career.
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Jukka Koskilahti's Hockey Journey
Jukka Koskilahti started his professional ice hockey career in 1973. He played for many years, showing his skills on the ice.
Playing in Finland
Jukka spent a big part of his career playing for HC TPS in his home country, Finland. He joined the team in the 1973–74 season. HC TPS played in Finland's top hockey leagues, first the SM-sarja and later the SM-liiga. Jukka was known for scoring goals and helping his teammates score. He was a key player for TPS for many seasons.
Playing in Sweden
After playing in Finland, Jukka moved to Sweden to continue his hockey career. He joined HV71 for the 1979–80 season. HV71 is a well-known team in the Elitserien, which is Sweden's highest hockey league.
Later, Jukka played for Modo AIK for two seasons, from 1980 to 1982. Modo AIK is another strong team in the Elitserien. Playing in Sweden gave Jukka new experiences in a different hockey league.
Returning to Finland and Final Years
Jukka Koskilahti returned to HC TPS in Finland for the 1982–83 season. He played two more seasons with them. His last professional season was in 1984–85 with Mölndals IF in Sweden's Division 1. Jukka's career lasted over a decade, showing his dedication to ice hockey.
