Hannu Kapanen

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


played_for = SM-liiga
Jokerit
HIFK
1. Divisioona
Jokipojat
league = SM-liiga
position = Forward
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 9
weight_lb = 167
nickname = Hannes
nationality = FIN
birth_date = birth date and age|1951|03|13
birth_place = Kontiolahti, FIN
draft =
draft_year =
draft_team =
career_start = 1975
career_end = 1985

Hannu Kapanen (born March 13, 1951 in Kontiolahti, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Jokerit and HIFK. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005.

Hannu Kapanen has also had a long and successful career as Head Coach in SM-liiga.

Hannu's two sons Sami and Kimmo are also professional ice hockey players.

External links

* [http://www.tampere.fi/jaakiekkomuseo/players.htm Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame bio]