Pekka Saravo
| Pekka Saravo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
November 13, 1979 Rovaniemi, FIN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| SM-liiga team Former teams |
Tappara Linköpings HC Luleå HF | ||
| NHL Draft | undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2000–present | ||
Pekka Saravo (born November 13, 1979 in Rovaniemi, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey [1] defender who is currently playing for the Tappara of the SM-liiga.
Playing career
Saravo played five full seasons for Tappara in 2000-2006 before moving to Luleå HF in Sweden. After three years there he played one season with another Elitserien team, Linköpings HC. In 2009 he returned to Tappara, signing a six year contract with the club. Saravo has also played for the Finland men's national ice hockey team.
Honours
- Finnish championship with Tappara (2003)
- Finnish silver medal with Tappara (2001, 2002)
- Silver medal at the Ice Hockey World Championships (2007)
- Bronze medal at the Ice Hockey World Championships (2006)
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| Preceded by Janne Ojanen |
Captain of Tappara 2009–2012 |
Succeeded by Tuukka Mäntylä |
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