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Raimo Hirvonen (ice hockey)

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Raimo Hirvonen
Born (1957-07-20) 20 July 1957 (age 67)
Sääminki, Finland
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Defense
Played for HIFK
National team  Finland
NHL draft 132nd overall, 1977
St Louis Blues
Playing career 1976–1991

Raimo Hirvonen (born 20 July 1957) is a Finnish retired ice hockey defenseman who mainly played for HIFK. He is a two time Liiga champion.[1]

Career

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In 1991 HIFK let Hirvonen play for 4 extra games so he could play his 500th game, those games were his last Liiga games.[2] Overall he played 500 Liiga games and put up 194 points.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Raimo Hirvonen on Elite Prospects".
  2. ^ "Helsingin sanomat". Ässien Korpisalo karkaili IFK-pakki Hirvonen palasi penkille.
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