Juhani Tyrväinen (born 11 September 1990) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Luleå HF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Juhani Tyrväinen
Born (1990-09-11) 11 September 1990 (age 34)
Seinäjoki, Finland
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
SHL team
Former teams
Luleå HF
Lahti Pelicans
Jokerit
HIFK
National team  Finland
Playing career 2011–present
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Finland
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Slovakia

Playing career

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Tyrväinen played at the junior level with the Lahti Pelicans, he made his professional debut with the Pelicans in the SM-liiga during the 2010–11 season.[1]

Following his ninth season in the Liiga in 2018–19, Tyrväinen left HIFK and opted to move to the SHL as a free agent, signing a two-year contract with Luleå HF on 23 April 2019.[2]

Juhani's brother Antti Tyrväinen also plays professionally with the Lahti Pelicans.

References

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  1. ^ "2010-11 Scoring for Pelicans (SM-liiga)". hockeydb.com. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Finnish national Juhani Tyrvainen signs with LHF" (in Swedish). Luleå HF. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
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