Mikko Kuukka

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Mikko Kuukka
Kuukka Mikko Ilves 2008.jpg
Born (1985-11-03) November 3, 1985 (age 37)
Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
Mestis team
Former teams		 Kiekko-Espoo
Ilves
Lukko Rauma
Espoo Blues
JYP Jyväskylä
Sheffield Steelers
Jukurit
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2005–present

Mikko Kuukka (born November 3, 1985) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for Finnish Mestis side Kiekko-Espoo. Prior to that, Kuukka played with Jukurit and UK EIHL side Sheffield Steelers. [1] Kuukka previously played in his native Finland for the Espoo Blues in the Liiga. [2] Undrafted, Kuuka played two years of major junior North American hockey with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League.

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References

  1. ↑ "Steelers Sign Mikko Kuukka".
  2. ↑ "Kuukka signs extension with Blues". Espoo Blues (in Finnish). 2014-02-12. Archived from the original on 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2014-02-12.


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