Matti Virmanen (born November 30, 1960, in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired Ice hockey player and currently a professional scout[1] for the Edmonton Oilers. In addition, he works as a player coordinator for Finnish hockey league team Vaasan Sport.
| Matti Virmanen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
November 30, 1960 Helsinki, FIN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 197 lb (89 kg; 14 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
SM-liiga Jokerit 1. Divisioona Vantaa HT 2. Divisioona LeKi-75 Norwegian League Bergen Flyers | ||
| Playing career |
1980–1992 2001–2002 | ||
Playing career
editJokerit
editDuring his playing career, Virmanen played his only SM-liiga games for Jokerit. Virmanen played 4 games for Jokerit in 1980/81 SM-liiga season. During his junior seasons for Jokerit, Virmanen played on the same junior team with future NHL-player, Esa Tikkanen
Years in Norway
editAfter Jokerit, Virmanen played 4 seasons for Norwegian team Djerv. Virmanen led the Norwegian League in points for 1982/83 season.[2]
Return to Finland and Retirement
editAfter his seasons in Norway, Virmanen returned to Finland and settled to Vantaa-area. Virmanen finished his playing career in Vantaa-HT for which he played for couple of seasons. Virmanen retired in 1997.
Virmanen made a short return as player in 2001/02 season when he played for Second Division team LeKi-75.
Career after Retirement
editAfter Retirement, Virmanen worked in Jokerit organization, which he had joined in 1992. Virmanen replaced Leena Harkimo as the General Manager for Jokerit in 1999. Virmanen's tenure as General Manager ended in 2008 when he was moved to work as the Director of Sports Activities for Jokerit.[3] Virmanen was succeeded as GM of Jokerit by Keijo Säilynoja.
References
edit- ^ "Scouting Staff". Edmonton Oilers. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
- ^ "Virman Matti (FIN)". Euro Hockey.com. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^ "These go - Matti Virman leaves Jokereista". Iltasanomat.fi. 2010-04-29. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com