| Toni Suuronen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1995 Hamina, Finland | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| Liiga team Former teams | KooKoo Lukko | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2014–present | ||
Toni Suuronen (born 30 June 1995) is a Finnish ice hockey forward currently playing for KooKoo of the Finnish Liiga. [1]
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Suuronen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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