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Title: Larry Kwong
Post by: Romero on March 28, 2013, 03:47:52 AM
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L@rry Kwong, born Eng Kai Geong (born June 17, 1923 in Vernon, British Columbia), was the first Chinese Canadian to play in the National Hockey League, and broke the colour barrier. He was also the first NHL player from Vernon, BC, and the Okanagan region. Born to immigrant grocer parents, Kwong played as a forward and was called the "China Clipper" (name later used for CFL player Normie Kwong) and "King" Kwong.



Kwong powered the Vernon Hydrophones to the midget hockey championship of BC in 1939 and then to the provincial juvenile title in 1941. As an 18-year-old, Kwong jumped the junior ranks to play senior hockey for the Trail Smoke Eaters, who had won the 1939 World Ice Hockey Championships. In Trail, he was denied a job working with his teammates at the smelter because of his Chinese heritage.



In 1944, Kwong was drafted into the Canadian Army. Instead of being deployed overseas, he was selected to join "Sugar" Jim Henry and Mac Colville on the Red Deer Wheelers of the Central Alberta Garrison Hockey League. The Wheelers defeated the Calgary Combines (starring two-time NHL scoring champion Sweeney Schriner) in the playoff semi-final, before falling to Calgary Currie Army (whose roster included Hart Trophy winners Max Bentley and Tommy Anderson) in the final series.



After World War II, Kwong returned to Trail and won the provincial senior hockey championship with the Smoke Eaters in 1946. In that BC Final series against the New Westminster Royals, Kwong led the Smokies in scoring and scored the Savage Cup-winning goal. Later that year, Lester Patrick scouted Kwong and was impressed, signing him for the New York Rovers, a farm team of the New York Rangers. Kwong scored a goal in his debut for the Rovers against the Boston Olympics in Boston on Oct. 27, 1946. At Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17, 1946, Shavey Lee presented Kwong with the Keys to New York's Chinatown. Kwong went on to lead the New York Rovers in scoring in 1947–1948 with 86 points in 65 games.



Less than a year after Jackie Robinson shattered the baseball colour line, L@rry Kwong broke the barrier in hockey. On March 13, 1948, Kwong made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers, wearing number 11, against Maurice Richard and the Montreal Canadiens in the Montreal Forum. Kwong waited until late in the third period before seeing the ice for his only shift of the night. He tallied no points in what would be his only big-league game.



Kwong went on to have a long and distinguished career in senior leagues in Canada and the United States. Coached by Toe Blake, Kwong was named as an assistant captain of the Valleyfield Braves. In 1951, Kwong won the Vimy Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the QSHL. That year, he led the Valleyfield Braves to the league championship and then to the Alexander Cup, the Canadian major senior title. In the following QSHL season (1951–52), Kwong's 38 goals were topped only by Jean Béliveau's 45 tallies. In his nine-year tenure in the Quebec League, competing against future NHL All-Stars such as Béliveau, Jacques Plante, Dickie Moore, Gerry McNeil and Jean-Guy Talbot, Kwong averaged better than a point per game.



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//http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Kwong







Awards:

QSHL First All-Star Team

QSHL Byng of Vimy Trophy (MVP)

Calgary Asian Heritage Award

Society of North American Hockey Historians and Researchers Heritage Award

Okanagan Hockey School inaugural Pioneer Award

2013 BC Sports Hall of Fame Inductee



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CBC The National profile: King Kwong



//http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/TV+Shows/The+National/ID/2362342507/
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on March 28, 2013, 11:32:02 AM
That is a fascinating story Romero. I always thought Willie O'Ree was the first pro minority player. Normally I would be more excited, but I just can't help but think of the impact the Iginla trade will have on this year's Stanley Cup. I can't see anything stopping Pittsburgh now.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Gary Oak on March 28, 2013, 03:26:21 PM
Chinese complaining about racism in sport is extreme hypocracy. They love how they backstab non chinese in sport and deem it cleverness as long as we don't find out how horrible sportmen they are. My boxing experiences in CHhina are far beyond anything chinese or blacks had to endure. They simply wouldn't allow me to compete unless it was ridiculously rigged [ yet they all including those involved want to move to Canada and hate us here ]  When the chinese Hong Kong police  packed the gloves with iron ballbearings when the audience was about 200 British police really exposed them for how fanatically racist they are. The British police must have been astounded when I lost the decision and then when they found out that they PACKED THE GLOVES WITHH IRON BALLBEARINGS  there must have been some humiliation going on. What were they thinking ? A chinese cop told me that "it is a major disgrace for chinese to lose to a white person"
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Laughing Out Loud on March 28, 2013, 06:13:07 PM
Quote from: "Gary Oak"Chinese complaining about racism in sport is extreme hypocracy. They love how they backstab non chinese in sport and deem it cleverness as long as we don't find out how horrible sportmen they are. My boxing experiences in CHhina are far beyond anything chinese or blacks had to endure. They simply wouldn't allow me to compete unless it was ridiculously rigged [ yet they all including those involved want to move to Canada and hate us here ]  When the chinese Hong Kong police  packed the gloves with iron ballbearings when the audience was about 200 British police really exposed them for how fanatically racist they are. The British police must have been astounded when I lost the decision and then when they found out that they PACKED THE GLOVES WITHH IRON BALLBEARINGS  there must have been some humiliation going on. What were they thinking ? A chinese cop told me that "it is a major disgrace for chinese to lose to a white person"

That is an incredible story. Do they pack ballbearings into the material of the gloves and then sew them back up again?
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Romero on March 28, 2013, 08:18:05 PM
Quote from: "seoulbro"That is a fascinating story Romero. I always thought Willie O'Ree was the first pro minority player. Normally I would be more excited, but I just can't help but think of the impact the Iginla trade will have on this year's Stanley Cup. I can't see anything stopping Pittsburgh now.

It's gonna be something else with a renewed Iginla playing with Crosby. And the Pens also just got top playoff performer Brenden Morrow a few days ago. They're really going for it!
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Romero on March 28, 2013, 08:20:55 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"I'm not into team sports, but I was also intrigued by what I saw on last night's National. He was obviously a gifted athlete, but due to rampant racism he is a footnote in hockey history.



He should be given a special spot at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Maybe not an induction, but at least something showing his historical contribution to breaking the colour barrier.

I wish they gave him at least one full game. Oh well, his career was pretty spectacular nonetheless. Most NHL'ers could only dream of such accomplishments.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on March 28, 2013, 10:18:29 PM
Quote from: "Romero"
Quote from: "seoulbro"That is a fascinating story Romero. I always thought Willie O'Ree was the first pro minority player. Normally I would be more excited, but I just can't help but think of the impact the Iginla trade will have on this year's Stanley Cup. I can't see anything stopping Pittsburgh now.

It's gonna be something else with a renewed Iginla playing with Crosby. And the Pens also just got top playoff performer Brenden Morrow a few days ago. They're really going for it!

Pittsburgh is on a tear lately too winning 14 in a row and that is without Iginla. Chris Kunits is second in the chase for the Art Ross and James Neal has got over 30 points. Malkin is still a given. After that they have Letang, Dupuis and Martin who all add some offense. Pittsburgh is the team to beat.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Gary Oak on March 31, 2013, 04:09:24 PM
Quote from: "Lotus Leaf"
Quote from: "Gary Oak"Chinese complaining about racism in sport is extreme hypocracy. They love how they backstab non chinese in sport and deem it cleverness as long as we don't find out how horrible sportmen they are. My boxing experiences in CHhina are far beyond anything chinese or blacks had to endure. They simply wouldn't allow me to compete unless it was ridiculously rigged [ yet they all including those involved want to move to Canada and hate us here ]  When the chinese Hong Kong police  packed the gloves with iron ballbearings when the audience was about 200 British police really exposed them for how fanatically racist they are. The British police must have been astounded when I lost the decision and then when they found out that they PACKED THE GLOVES WITHH IRON BALLBEARINGS  there must have been some humiliation going on. What were they thinking ? A chinese cop told me that "it is a major disgrace for chinese to lose to a white person"

That is an incredible story. Do they pack ballbearings into the material of the gloves and then sew them back up again?


    They make a slit at a certain place, [ I was shown ] and after taking the padding out replace the padding with iron ball bearings. They will do it if they believe that they can get away with it, even against each other.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Gary Oak on March 31, 2013, 04:29:49 PM
are you a moron ?
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 01, 2013, 01:47:23 PM
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L@rry Kwong, born Eng Kai Geong (born June 17, 1923 in Vernon, British Columbia), was the first Chinese Canadian to play in the National Hockey League, and broke the colour barrier. He was also the first NHL player from Vernon, BC, and the Okanagan region. Born to immigrant grocer parents, Kwong played as a forward and was called the "China Clipper" (name later used for CFL player Normie Kwong) and "King" Kwong.



Kwong powered the Vernon Hydrophones to the midget hockey championship of BC in 1939 and then to the provincial juvenile title in 1941. As an 18-year-old, Kwong jumped the junior ranks to play senior hockey for the Trail Smoke Eaters, who had won the 1939 World Ice Hockey Championships. In Trail, he was denied a job working with his teammates at the smelter because of his Chinese heritage.



In 1944, Kwong was drafted into the Canadian Army. Instead of being deployed overseas, he was selected to join "Sugar" Jim Henry and Mac Colville on the Red Deer Wheelers of the Central Alberta Garrison Hockey League. The Wheelers defeated the Calgary Combines (starring two-time NHL scoring champion Sweeney Schriner) in the playoff semi-final, before falling to Calgary Currie Army (whose roster included Hart Trophy winners Max Bentley and Tommy Anderson) in the final series.



After World War II, Kwong returned to Trail and won the provincial senior hockey championship with the Smoke Eaters in 1946. In that BC Final series against the New Westminster Royals, Kwong led the Smokies in scoring and scored the Savage Cup-winning goal. Later that year, Lester Patrick scouted Kwong and was impressed, signing him for the New York Rovers, a farm team of the New York Rangers. Kwong scored a goal in his debut for the Rovers against the Boston Olympics in Boston on Oct. 27, 1946. At Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17, 1946, Shavey Lee presented Kwong with the Keys to New York's Chinatown. Kwong went on to lead the New York Rovers in scoring in 1947–1948 with 86 points in 65 games.



Less than a year after Jackie Robinson shattered the baseball colour line, L@rry Kwong broke the barrier in hockey. On March 13, 1948, Kwong made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers, wearing number 11, against Maurice Richard and the Montreal Canadiens in the Montreal Forum. Kwong waited until late in the third period before seeing the ice for his only shift of the night. He tallied no points in what would be his only big-league game.



Kwong went on to have a long and distinguished career in senior leagues in Canada and the United States. Coached by Toe Blake, Kwong was named as an assistant captain of the Valleyfield Braves. In 1951, Kwong won the Vimy Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the QSHL. That year, he led the Valleyfield Braves to the league championship and then to the Alexander Cup, the Canadian major senior title. In the following QSHL season (1951–52), Kwong's 38 goals were topped only by Jean Béliveau's 45 tallies. In his nine-year tenure in the Quebec League, competing against future NHL All-Stars such as Béliveau, Jacques Plante, Dickie Moore, Gerry McNeil and Jean-Guy Talbot, Kwong averaged better than a point per game.



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//http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Kwong







Awards:

QSHL First All-Star Team

QSHL Byng of Vimy Trophy (MVP)

Calgary Asian Heritage Award

Society of North American Hockey Historians and Researchers Heritage Award

Okanagan Hockey School inaugural Pioneer Award

2013 BC Sports Hall of Fame Inductee



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CBC The National profile: King Kwong



//http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/TV+Shows/The+National/ID/2362342507/

Thank you for posting this Romero..



I am embarrassed to admit that I have never heard of Larry Kwong.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Romero on April 01, 2013, 03:06:40 PM
Don't feel embarrassed! I'm supposed to be a big hockey fan and I only found out about him a few days ago.



And his career was a long time ago. It's so nice to see his accomplishments being recognized.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 01, 2013, 08:25:52 PM
Quote from: "Romero"Don't feel embarrassed! I'm supposed to be a big hockey fan and I only found out about him a few days ago.



And his career was a long time ago. It's so nice to see his accomplishments being recognized.

I am going to print the op and show it to my husband..



He's also a big hockey fan, so I am curious if he has even heard of Larry Kwong..
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Romero on April 01, 2013, 10:11:37 PM
Cool. And let him know(if he doesn't already) that the Women's World Hockey Championship starts tomorrow night on TSN!
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 01, 2013, 10:15:04 PM
Quote from: "Romero"Cool. And let him know(if he doesn't already) that the Women's World Hockey Championship starts tomorrow night on TSN!

Shit, I forgot all about that. Thanks dude.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Romero on April 01, 2013, 10:18:38 PM
:thumbup:



The women's and juniors can really sneak up on ya sometimes.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 01, 2013, 10:20:06 PM
Quote from: "Romero":thumbup:



The women's and juniors can really sneak up on ya sometimes.

Oh tell me about it. It's damned good hockey too.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 02, 2013, 09:12:18 AM
Quote from: "Romero"Cool. And let him know(if he doesn't already) that the Women's World Hockey Championship starts tomorrow night on TSN!

My husband was really surprised when he read about Larry Kwong..



He thought it was a great story, but he feels it's a shame his story is not widely known.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 02, 2013, 12:13:58 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Romero"Don't feel embarrassed! I'm supposed to be a big hockey fan and I only found out about him a few days ago.



And his career was a long time ago. It's so nice to see his accomplishments being recognized.

I am going to print the op and show it to my husband..



He's also a big hockey fan, so I am curious if he has even heard of Larry Kwong..


A canadian hockey-fan!? That´s unheard of!!!  :D
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 02, 2013, 12:32:02 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
I am going to print the op and show it to my husband..



He's also a big hockey fan, so I am curious if he has even heard of Larry Kwong..


A canadian hockey-fan!? That´s unheard of!!!  :D

There are several Finnish goalies in the NHL. Kiprosoff and Pekka Renne come to mind.


Teemu Selänne is a winger and an alternate captain in the anaheim ducks.

He is known for his speed "finnish flash".



I think he broke Wayne Gretzkys scores.



Jari Kurri played in the oilers with Wayne Gretzky.

We have some great sportsmen.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 02, 2013, 01:56:20 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"


A canadian hockey-fan!? That´s unheard of!!!  :D

There are several Finnish goalies in the NHL. Kiprosoff and Pekka Renne come to mind.


Teemu Selänne is a winger and an alternate captain in the anaheim ducks.

He is known for his speed "finnish flash".



I think he broke Wayne Gretzkys scores.



Jari Kurri played in the oilers with Wayne Gretzky.

We have some great sportsmen.

Teemu Selanne holds the record for most points as a rookie but Gretzky holds just about every other offensive record.



Do they show NHL games on tv in Finland?
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 02, 2013, 02:11:32 PM
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
There are several Finnish goalies in the NHL. Kiprosoff and Pekka Renne come to mind.


Teemu Selänne is a winger and an alternate captain in the anaheim ducks.

He is known for his speed "finnish flash".



I think he broke Wayne Gretzkys scores.



Jari Kurri played in the oilers with Wayne Gretzky.

We have some great sportsmen.

Teemu Selanne holds the record for most points as a rookie but Gretzky holds just about every other offensive record.



Do they show NHL games on tv in Finland?


Yea, we bet on them.

Sat-TV is wonderful, ey?



Also Dr. Phil and Oprah show here.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 02, 2013, 02:45:35 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "seoulbro"
Teemu Selanne holds the record for most points as a rookie but Gretzky holds just about every other offensive record.



Do they show NHL games on tv in Finland?


Yea, we bet on them.

Sat-TV is wonderful, ey?



Also Dr. Phil and Oprah show here.

Ha, smartypants.


Ha, bunny.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 02, 2013, 03:07:23 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Ha, smartypants.


Ha, bunny.

What is the big local league? Is it the Swedish elite league?


It´s the "it´s over and fuck off" league.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 02, 2013, 03:35:22 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
What is the big local league? Is it the Swedish elite league?


It´s the "it´s over and fuck off" league.

What is the most popular league? Swedish, local, KHL from Russia or NHL?


Helsinki Jokers and Oulu Kärpät (stoats). First division of course.



We bet on our own regions teams. In NHL we bet the best ones and the ones whom have potential so that we can get more money.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 02, 2013, 03:58:29 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
What is the most popular league? Swedish, local, KHL from Russia or NHL?


Helsinki Jokers and Oulu Kärpät (stoats). First division of course.



We bet on our own regions teams. In NHL we bet the best ones and the ones whom have potential so that we can get more money.

Are other leagues besides Finnish and NHL popular?


No.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 02, 2013, 08:40:35 PM
These Finnish players have all played in the NHL..



Have you heard of all or most of them Odie?



Aalto, Antti 1997-2000 (Lappeenranta)

Ahola, Peter 1991-1993 (Espoo)

Alatalo, Mika 1999-2000 (Oulu)

Backstrom, Niklas 2006-2010 (Helsinki)

Berg, Aki-Petteri 1995-2005 (Turku)

Bergenheim, Sean 2005-2010 (Helsinki)

Blomqvist, Timo 1981-1986 (Helsinki)

Blomsten, Arto 1993-1995 (Vaasa)

Dahlman, Toni 2001-2002 (Helsinki)

Elomo, Miika 1999-1999 (Turku)

Eloranta, Kari 1981-1986 (Lahti)

Eloranta, Mikko 1999-2002 (Turku)

Filppula, Valtteri 2005-2010 (Vantaa)

Gronman, Tuomas 1996-1997 (Viitasaari)

Gronstrand, Jari 1986-1990 (Tampere)

Haakana, Kari 2002-2002 (Outokumpu)

Haanpaa, Ari 1985-1987 (Nokia)

Hagman, Matti 1976-1981 (Helsinki)

Hagman, Niklas 2001-2010 (Espoo)

Hahl, Riku 2001- (Hameenlinna)

Hartikainen, Teemu - (Kuopio)

Heikkinen, Ilkka 2009-2009 (Rauma)

Helenius, Riku 2008-2008 (Palkane)

Helenius, Sami 1996-2002 (Helsinki)

Helminen, Raimo 1985-1988 (Tampere)

Hentunen, Jukka 2001-2001 (Joroinen)

Hurme, Jani 1999-2002 (Turku)

Hyvonen, Hannes 2001-2002 (Oulu)

Immonen, Jarkko 2005-2006 (Rantasalmi)

Jalo, Risto 1985-1985 (Humppila)

Jalonen, Kari 1982-1983 (Oulu)

Jantunen, Marko 1996-1996 (Lahti)

Jarvenpaa, Hannu 1986-1988 (Ilves)

Jarventie, Martti 2001-2001 (Tampere)

Jarvi, Iiro 1988-1989 (Helsinki)

Javanainen, Arto 1984-1984 (Pori)

Joensuu, Jesse 2008-2010 (Pori)

Jokela, Mikko 2002-2002 (Lappeenranta)

Jokinen, Jussi 2005-2010 (Kalajoki)

Jokinen, Olli 1997-2010 (Kuopio)

Jutila, Timo 1984-1984 (Tampere)

Kapanen, Niko 2001-2007 (Hattula)

Kapanen, Sami 1995-2007 (Vantae)

Karalahti, Jere 1999-2001 (Helsinki)

Kekalainen, Jarmo 1989-1993 (Tampere)

Kiprusoff, Marko 1995-2001 (Turku)

Kiprusoff, Miikka 2000-2010 (Turku)

Koistinen, Ville 2007-2009 (Oulu)

Koivisto, Tom 2002-2002 (Turku)

Koivu, Mikko 2005-2010 (Turku)

Koivu, Saku 1995-2010 (Turku)

Kontiola, Petri 2007-2007 (Seinajoki)

Korpikoski, Lauri 2008-2010 (Turku)

Koskinen, Mikko - (Vantaa)

Kukkonen, Lasse 2006-2008 (Oulu)

Kultanen, Jarno 2000-2002 (Luumaki)

Kurri, Jari 1980-1997 (Helsinki)

Kyllonen, Markku 1988-1988 (Joensuu)

Laakso, Teemu 2009-2010 (Tuusula)

Laaksonen, Antti 1998-2006 (Tammela)

Laukkanen, Janne 1994-2002 (Lahti)

Lehtinen, Jere 1995-2009 (Espoo)

Lehto, Petteri 1984-1984 (Turku)

Lehtonen, Kari 2005-2010 (Helsinki)

Lehtonen, Mikko 2006-2009 (Espoo)

Leino, Ville 2008-2010 (Savonlinna)

Leinonen, Mikko 1981-1984 (Tampere)

Lepisto, Sami 2007-2010 (Eposo)

Levo, Tapio 1981-1982 (Pori)

Lind, Juha 1997-2000 (Helsinki)

Lindgren, Perttu 2009-2009 (Tampere)

Lumme, Jyrki 1988-2002 (Tampere)

Lydman, Toni 2000-2010 (Lahti)

Makela, Mikko 1985-1994 (Tampere)

Maki, Tomi 2006-2006 (Helsinki)

Malmivaara, Olli 2007-2007 (Kajaani)

Marjamaki, Masi 2005-2005 (Pori)

Markkanen, Jussi 2001-2006 (Imatra)

Mattsson, Markus 1979-1983 (Suoneiemi)

Miettinen, Antti 2005-2010 (Hameenlinna)

Myllys, Jarmo 1988-1991 (Savonlinna)

Niemi, Antti-Jussi 2000-2010 (Vantaa)

Nieminen, Ville 1999-2006 (Tampere)

Niinimaa, Janne 1996-2006 (Raahe)

Niittymaki, Antero 2005-2010 (Turku)

Nokelainen, Petteri 2005-2009 (Imatra)

Noronen, Mika 2000-2005 (Tampere)

Norrena, Fredrik 2006-2008 (Pietarsaari)

Nummelin, Petteri 2000-2007 (Turku)

Numminen, Teppo 1988-2008 (Tampere)

Nurminen, Kai 1996-2000 (Turku)

Nurminen, Pasi 2001- (Lahti)

Ojanen, Janne 1988-1992 (Tampere)

Osala, Oskar 2008-2009 (Vaasa)

Parssinen, Timo 2001-2001 (Lahjo)

Peltonen, Ville 1995-2008 (Vantaa)

Pesonen, Janne 2008-2008 (Suomussalmi)

Pettinen, Tomi 2002-2005 (Ylojarvi)

Pihlman, Tuomas 2005-2006 (Espoo)

Pihlstrom, Antti 2007-2008 (Vantaa)

Pikkarainen, Ilkka 2009-2009 (Sonkajarvi)

Pirjeta, Lasse 2002-2005 (Oulu)

Pitkanen, Joni 2005-2010 (Oulu)

Porvari, Jukka 1981-1982 (Tampere)

Pyorala, Mika 2009-2009 (Oulu)

Ramo, Karri 2006-2008 (Asikkala)

Rask, Tuukka 2007-2010 (Savonlinna)

Rautakallio, Pekka 1979-1981 (Pori)

Rinne, Pekka 2005-2010 (Kempele)

Rita, Jani 2001-2005 (Helsinki)

Ruotsalainen, Reijo 1981-1989 (Oulu)

Ruuttu, Christian 1986-1994 (Lappeenranta)

Ruutu, Jarkko 1999-2010 (Helsinki)

Ruutu, Tuomo 2005-2010 (Vantaa)

Saarinen, Simo 1984-1984 (Helsinki)

Salmela, Anssi 2008-2010 (Nokia)

Salmelainen, Tony 2006-2006 (Espoo)

Salo, Sami 1998-2010 (Turku)

Sandstrom, Tomas 1984-1998 (Jakobstad)

Santala, Tommi 2006-2006 (Helsinki)

Selanne, Teemu 1992-2010 (Helsinki)

Seppa, Jyrki 1983-1983 (Tampere)

Siltanen, Risto 1979-1986 (Mantta)

Sinisalo, Ilkka 1981-1991 (Valkeakoski)

Siren, Ville 1985-1989 (Tampere)

Sjostrom, Frederik 2005-2010 (Fargelanda)

Skriko, Petri 1984-1992 (Laapeenranta)

Suikkanen, Kai 1981-1982 (Parkano)

Summanen, Raimo 1983-1987 (Jyvaskyla)

Takko, Kari 1985-1990 (Uusikaupunki)

Tikkanen, Esa 1984-1998 (Helsinki)

Timonen, Jussi 2006-2006 (Kuopio)

Timonen, Kimmo 1998-2010 (Kuopio)

Toivonen, Hannu 2005-2007 (Kalvola)

Torkki, Jari 1988-1988 (Rauma)

Tormanen, Antti 1995-1995 (Espoo)

Toskala, Vesa 2001-2009 (Tampere)

Tukonen, Lauri 2006-2007 (Hyvinkaa)

Tuomainen, Marko 1994-2001 (Kuopio)

Vaananen, Ossi 2000-2008 (Vantaa)

Varis, Petri 1997-1997 (Varkaus)

Varvio, Jarkko 1993-1994 (Tampere)

Viitakoski, Vesa 1993-1995 (Lappeenranta)

Virta, Hannu 1981-1985 (Turku)

Virta, Tony 2001-2001 (Hameenlinna)

Widing, Juha 1969-1976 (Uleaborg)

Ylonen, Juha 1996-2001 (Helsinki)
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 03, 2013, 12:42:00 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"These Finnish players have all played in the NHL..



Have you heard of all or most of them Odie?



Aalto, Antti 1997-2000 (Lappeenranta)

Ahola, Peter 1991-1993 (Espoo)

Alatalo, Mika 1999-2000 (Oulu)

Backstrom, Niklas 2006-2010 (Helsinki)

Berg, Aki-Petteri 1995-2005 (Turku)

Bergenheim, Sean 2005-2010 (Helsinki)

Blomqvist, Timo 1981-1986 (Helsinki)

Blomsten, Arto 1993-1995 (Vaasa)

Dahlman, Toni 2001-2002 (Helsinki)

Elomo, Miika 1999-1999 (Turku)

Eloranta, Kari 1981-1986 (Lahti)

Eloranta, Mikko 1999-2002 (Turku)

Filppula, Valtteri 2005-2010 (Vantaa)

Gronman, Tuomas 1996-1997 (Viitasaari)

Gronstrand, Jari 1986-1990 (Tampere)

Haakana, Kari 2002-2002 (Outokumpu)

Haanpaa, Ari 1985-1987 (Nokia)

Hagman, Matti 1976-1981 (Helsinki)

Hagman, Niklas 2001-2010 (Espoo)

Hahl, Riku 2001- (Hameenlinna)

Hartikainen, Teemu - (Kuopio)

Heikkinen, Ilkka 2009-2009 (Rauma)

Helenius, Riku 2008-2008 (Palkane)

Helenius, Sami 1996-2002 (Helsinki)

Helminen, Raimo 1985-1988 (Tampere)

Hentunen, Jukka 2001-2001 (Joroinen)

Hurme, Jani 1999-2002 (Turku)

Hyvonen, Hannes 2001-2002 (Oulu)

Immonen, Jarkko 2005-2006 (Rantasalmi)

Jalo, Risto 1985-1985 (Humppila)

Jalonen, Kari 1982-1983 (Oulu)

Jantunen, Marko 1996-1996 (Lahti)

Jarvenpaa, Hannu 1986-1988 (Ilves)

Jarventie, Martti 2001-2001 (Tampere)

Jarvi, Iiro 1988-1989 (Helsinki)

Javanainen, Arto 1984-1984 (Pori)

Joensuu, Jesse 2008-2010 (Pori)

Jokela, Mikko 2002-2002 (Lappeenranta)

Jokinen, Jussi 2005-2010 (Kalajoki)

Jokinen, Olli 1997-2010 (Kuopio)

Jutila, Timo 1984-1984 (Tampere)

Kapanen, Niko 2001-2007 (Hattula)

Kapanen, Sami 1995-2007 (Vantae)

Karalahti, Jere 1999-2001 (Helsinki)

Kekalainen, Jarmo 1989-1993 (Tampere)

Kiprusoff, Marko 1995-2001 (Turku)

Kiprusoff, Miikka 2000-2010 (Turku)

Koistinen, Ville 2007-2009 (Oulu)

Koivisto, Tom 2002-2002 (Turku)

Koivu, Mikko 2005-2010 (Turku)

Koivu, Saku 1995-2010 (Turku)

Kontiola, Petri 2007-2007 (Seinajoki)

Korpikoski, Lauri 2008-2010 (Turku)

Koskinen, Mikko - (Vantaa)

Kukkonen, Lasse 2006-2008 (Oulu)

Kultanen, Jarno 2000-2002 (Luumaki)

Kurri, Jari 1980-1997 (Helsinki)

Kyllonen, Markku 1988-1988 (Joensuu)

Laakso, Teemu 2009-2010 (Tuusula)

Laaksonen, Antti 1998-2006 (Tammela)

Laukkanen, Janne 1994-2002 (Lahti)

Lehtinen, Jere 1995-2009 (Espoo)

Lehto, Petteri 1984-1984 (Turku)

Lehtonen, Kari 2005-2010 (Helsinki)

Lehtonen, Mikko 2006-2009 (Espoo)

Leino, Ville 2008-2010 (Savonlinna)

Leinonen, Mikko 1981-1984 (Tampere)

Lepisto, Sami 2007-2010 (Eposo)

Levo, Tapio 1981-1982 (Pori)

Lind, Juha 1997-2000 (Helsinki)

Lindgren, Perttu 2009-2009 (Tampere)

Lumme, Jyrki 1988-2002 (Tampere)

Lydman, Toni 2000-2010 (Lahti)

Makela, Mikko 1985-1994 (Tampere)

Maki, Tomi 2006-2006 (Helsinki)

Malmivaara, Olli 2007-2007 (Kajaani)

Marjamaki, Masi 2005-2005 (Pori)

Markkanen, Jussi 2001-2006 (Imatra)

Mattsson, Markus 1979-1983 (Suoneiemi)

Miettinen, Antti 2005-2010 (Hameenlinna)

Myllys, Jarmo 1988-1991 (Savonlinna)

Niemi, Antti-Jussi 2000-2010 (Vantaa)

Nieminen, Ville 1999-2006 (Tampere)

Niinimaa, Janne 1996-2006 (Raahe)

Niittymaki, Antero 2005-2010 (Turku)

Nokelainen, Petteri 2005-2009 (Imatra)

Noronen, Mika 2000-2005 (Tampere)

Norrena, Fredrik 2006-2008 (Pietarsaari)

Nummelin, Petteri 2000-2007 (Turku)

Numminen, Teppo 1988-2008 (Tampere)

Nurminen, Kai 1996-2000 (Turku)

Nurminen, Pasi 2001- (Lahti)

Ojanen, Janne 1988-1992 (Tampere)

Osala, Oskar 2008-2009 (Vaasa)

Parssinen, Timo 2001-2001 (Lahjo)

Peltonen, Ville 1995-2008 (Vantaa)

Pesonen, Janne 2008-2008 (Suomussalmi)

Pettinen, Tomi 2002-2005 (Ylojarvi)

Pihlman, Tuomas 2005-2006 (Espoo)

Pihlstrom, Antti 2007-2008 (Vantaa)

Pikkarainen, Ilkka 2009-2009 (Sonkajarvi)

Pirjeta, Lasse 2002-2005 (Oulu)

Pitkanen, Joni 2005-2010 (Oulu)

Porvari, Jukka 1981-1982 (Tampere)

Pyorala, Mika 2009-2009 (Oulu)

Ramo, Karri 2006-2008 (Asikkala)

Rask, Tuukka 2007-2010 (Savonlinna)

Rautakallio, Pekka 1979-1981 (Pori)

Rinne, Pekka 2005-2010 (Kempele)

Rita, Jani 2001-2005 (Helsinki)

Ruotsalainen, Reijo 1981-1989 (Oulu)

Ruuttu, Christian 1986-1994 (Lappeenranta)

Ruutu, Jarkko 1999-2010 (Helsinki)

Ruutu, Tuomo 2005-2010 (Vantaa)

Saarinen, Simo 1984-1984 (Helsinki)

Salmela, Anssi 2008-2010 (Nokia)

Salmelainen, Tony 2006-2006 (Espoo)

Salo, Sami 1998-2010 (Turku)

Sandstrom, Tomas 1984-1998 (Jakobstad)

Santala, Tommi 2006-2006 (Helsinki)

Selanne, Teemu 1992-2010 (Helsinki)

Seppa, Jyrki 1983-1983 (Tampere)

Siltanen, Risto 1979-1986 (Mantta)

Sinisalo, Ilkka 1981-1991 (Valkeakoski)

Siren, Ville 1985-1989 (Tampere)

Sjostrom, Frederik 2005-2010 (Fargelanda)

Skriko, Petri 1984-1992 (Laapeenranta)

Suikkanen, Kai 1981-1982 (Parkano)

Summanen, Raimo 1983-1987 (Jyvaskyla)

Takko, Kari 1985-1990 (Uusikaupunki)

Tikkanen, Esa 1984-1998 (Helsinki)

Timonen, Jussi 2006-2006 (Kuopio)

Timonen, Kimmo 1998-2010 (Kuopio)

Toivonen, Hannu 2005-2007 (Kalvola)

Torkki, Jari 1988-1988 (Rauma)

Tormanen, Antti 1995-1995 (Espoo)

Toskala, Vesa 2001-2009 (Tampere)

Tukonen, Lauri 2006-2007 (Hyvinkaa)

Tuomainen, Marko 1994-2001 (Kuopio)

Vaananen, Ossi 2000-2008 (Vantaa)

Varis, Petri 1997-1997 (Varkaus)

Varvio, Jarkko 1993-1994 (Tampere)

Viitakoski, Vesa 1993-1995 (Lappeenranta)

Virta, Hannu 1981-1985 (Turku)

Virta, Tony 2001-2001 (Hameenlinna)

Widing, Juha 1969-1976 (Uleaborg)

Ylonen, Juha 1996-2001 (Helsinki)


Most of them..
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 03, 2013, 12:43:56 AM
Is hockey your favourite sport Odie?
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 03, 2013, 11:48:34 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"Is hockey your favourite sport Odie?


Yea.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 03, 2013, 04:55:17 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Fashionista"Is hockey your favourite sport Odie?


Yea.

Who is your favourite player? Selanne?


And Kurri.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 03, 2013, 10:43:30 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Who is your favourite player? Selanne?


And Kurri.

You know,  I googled Selanne and discovered he will be 43 this year. He's still an active player.


Old goon. :D
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 03, 2013, 10:45:20 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Odinson"


And Kurri.

You know,  I googled Selanne and discovered he will be 43 this year. He's still an active player.


Old goon. :D

My husband has been a fan of Selanne for quite some time now.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Odinson on April 03, 2013, 11:05:35 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "Shen Li"
You know,  I googled Selanne and discovered he will be 43 this year. He's still an active player.


Old goon. :D

My husband has been a fan of Selanne for quite some time now.


"the finnish flash" nickname because he has explosive strength and skates fast.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Romero on April 03, 2013, 11:08:33 PM
Finns play some pretty good hockey. They're skilled, feisty, and sometimes a little nasty. Over here we call them the Canadians of European hockey.
Title: Re: Larry Kwong
Post by: Anonymous on April 03, 2013, 11:10:40 PM
Quote from: "Romero"Finns play some pretty good hockey. They're skilled, feisty, and sometimes a little nasty. Over here we call them the Canadians of European hockey.

That is very interesting Romero, I'm afraid I never heard that one..



I have heard Selanne called the Finnish Flash though.
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