Veikko Suominen (May 5, 1948 – December 21, 1978) was an ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Upon Pallo, Kiekko-67 and Ilves from 1967 to 1978.

Veikko Suominen
Born (1948-05-05)May 5, 1948
Rauma, Finland
Died December 21, 1978(1978-12-21) (aged 30)
Tampere, Finland
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 167 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Right
Played for SM-liiga
Upon Pallo
Kiekko-67
Ilves
Playing career 1967–1978

Death

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Suominen committed suicide on December 21, 1978, while a member of the Tampere-based team Ilves. After his death, Ilves retired his jersey number, 24, out of use immediately and it has not been assigned since.

Preceded by Captain of Ilves
1976-1978
Succeeded by