Name: Hannu Toivonen
Position: G
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Height: 6-2
Weight: 210 lbs
Birthdate: 1984-05-18
Hometown:
Acquired:
1st rnd. draft 2002
Hannu Toivonen
Profile Contributed By: Bob Willwerth


History

Toivonen joined fellow countryman Matti Kaltiainen as a Bruin high draft choice. He played in 31 games for HPK in the FEL. Toivonen also played in the WJC and sparkled with a .930 save percentage helping Finland to the bronze medal. In June Toivonen became the first round draft choice of the Bruins after being rated as the third Euro goalie by CSB. 2002-03 update, Hannu played in the SM Liiga for HPK which is Finland's elite league and played well. Toivonen at one point of the season had a 13 game unbeaten streak. Only 19 he will have a chance to play in the WJC in 2003.
 
Talent Analysis

Another 6'2" Finnish import who fills the net playing a butterfly style modeling himself after Patrick Roy. Reports have Toivonen as very quick, good feet, and smooth in his movements. He has a weakness to the high shot as all butterfly goalies do and is working to overcome the problem.
Future

Toivonen has rare potential and has turned heads in the Bruins organization with his play. He will play in the 2004 WJC as the starting goaltender.
Stats

 
Year   Team    League    gms.   W   L   T  gaa.   sv%
2002/03 HPK    SM LIIGA  24     16  2   4  2.26  .911

 

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