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Harjavallan Kuparikiekko
CityHarjavalta, Finland
League2. Divisioona
Founded1945
Home arenaPuustelli Areena
(capacity: 650)
Colours   
General managerAri Kulmala
Head coachErno Järvistö
AffiliatePorin Ässät (SML)
Franchise history
1945–1961Outokummun Urheilukerho
1961–presentKuparikiekko
Championships
2. Divisioona West Coast1 (2022–23)

Harjavallan Kuparikiekko (KuKi for short, Finnish for 'Harjavalta's Copper Puck') is an ice hockey team located in Harjavalta, Finland. They play their home games in the Puustelli Areena, with a capacity of 650. KuKi competes in the 2. Divisioona West Coast division, in which they have won one championship.[1][2]

History

Kuparikiekko was established in 1945 as Outokummun Urheilukerho, which became Kuparikiekko in 1961.[3][4] Outokummun Urheilukerho played its first match on 10th March 1945 against an unknown team from Valkeakoski. In 1947, the team participated in the first ever official hockey game between Satakunta teams when they tied 4–4 against Rauman Lukko. The club also faced the Swedish Hedemora SK in 1950, losing 16–0.[3] Kuparikiekko's 2016–17 season in the 2. Divisioona West Coast ended in second place and silver medals[5]

KuKi won the 2. Divisioona West Coast championship in 2023, but did not try for Suomi-sarja qualification.[1]

Players

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b "Jääkiekko | Perinteikäs Kuparikiekko voitti historiallisen mestaruuden – seuralla on monta syytä, miksi se ei halua nousta". Satakunnan Kansa (in Finnish). 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  2. ^ "Jääkiekko | Kuparikiekko teki harjavaltalaista jääkiekkohistoriaa". Sydän-Satakunta (in Finnish). 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  3. ^ a b "Kuparikiekko Jr ry - null - Historia". Kuparikiekko Jr ry (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  4. ^ "Reportaasi: Pienen satakuntalaisen Harjavallan ja nikkelin ei luulisi liittyvän suomalaiseen huippujääkiekkoon – Mutta siellä mahdollistuu KHL-seura Helsingin Jokerit". Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta (in Finnish). 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  5. ^ Kummala, Seppo (2017-12-22). "Vuosikatsaus: Urheilun onnistujat ilahduttivat vuotta". Sydän-Satakunta (in Finnish). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  6. ^ "Ässien superketjun laituri oli uskollinen patapaidalle – "Välillä lipsahti maaliin, kun löimme kiekkoa vähän sinne päin"". Satakunnan Kansa (in Finnish). 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  7. ^ "Liiga | Satakunnan lakeudet vaihtuivat Tatravuorten maisemiin – Jouka Juhola siirtyi Slovakiaan isomman peliajan perässä". Satakunnan Kansa (in Finnish). 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-11-01.