Lauri Tukonen
Finnish forward drafted 11th overall by Los Angeles Kings in 2004.
Lauri Tukonen, a Finnish ice hockey professional, was born on September 1, 1986. He saw North American action with the Los Angeles Kings organization and previously played for Finnish teams Espoo Blues, Ilves, and TPS. Currently, he serves as a player development coach within the Calgary Flames organization.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Right wing
- Shoots
- Right
- Team
- Lukko
- League
- Liiga
- Former teams
- Espoo Blues
- Los Angeles Kings
- Ilves
- TPS
- Born
- 1 September 1986
- Birthplace
- Hyvinkää, Finland
- Draft
- 11th overall
Facts from the source article.
Playing career
Tukonen began his professional career with Espoo Blues in the Finnish SM-liiga, where during the 2003–04 season he was the youngest player in the league at 17 years old. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, he played for their AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs. He was recalled to the Kings on February 21, 2007, and played his first NHL game the next day against the Vancouver Canucks, then was sent back to Manchester. He was recalled again on February 17, 2008, and returned to the AHL on February 21. In March 2008 he became an alternate captain of the Monarchs. On July 21, 2008, he was traded to the Dallas Stars for Richard Clune. He began the 2008–09 season in Finland with Ilves Tampere, and on November 30, 2008, was traded by the Stars to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Andrew Hutchinson.
International play
Tukonen helped Finland earn a bronze medal at the 2004 World Juniors, part of several appearances at that tournament. His draft stock rose at the 2004 World U18s, where he shared the lead in both total points (11) and assists (6). He was one of three Finnish players, including Lauri Korpikoski and Petteri Nokelainen, to top the team’s scoring chart with 11 points. At the 2006 World Juniors, he netted the decisive goal to secure another bronze, finishing third in tournament scoring, second in assists, and second in plus-minus.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Lauri Tukonen born?
Lauri Tukonen was born on 1 September 1986 in Hyvinkää, Finland.
What position did Lauri Tukonen play?
Lauri Tukonen's position is listed as Right wing.
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