Harri Linnonmaa

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Harri Lauri Linnonmaa (born July 30, 1946 in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for HJK and HIFK. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991.


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