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| Reijo Hakanen | |||
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| Born | August 20, 1943 Kangasala, Finland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) | ||
| Weight | 134 lb (61 kg; 9 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | SM-liiga Ilves 1. Divisioona FPS KooKoo | ||
| Playing career | 1961–1978 | ||
Reijo Hakanen (born August 20, 1943) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Ilves. He was born in Kangasala, Finland and inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
Hakanen was known for his small size and clean style[ citation needed ] of play; he never received more than 10 minutes in penalties during a season. He was selected as the Gentlemanary Player of SM-liiga in 1972 and received the Raimo Kilpiö trophy.
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