Mikko Koivu
Mikko-Sakari Koivu (born 12 March 1983) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. Koivu was drafted sixth overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Wild. After four seasons with TPS in the SM-liiga, Koivu joined the Wild in 2005. He spent fifteen seasons in Minnesota, including eleven as captain, accumulating several franchise records, including games played, assists and points scored. Koivu retired in 2021, after a short stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
| Mikko Koivu | |||
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Koivu with the Minnesota Wild in 2011 | |||
| Born |
12 March 1983 Turku, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
TPS Minnesota Wild Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
| National team | Finland | ||
| NHL Draft |
6th overall, 2001 Minnesota Wild | ||
| Playing career | 2000–2021 | ||
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Medal record | |||
Internationally, Koivu served as captain of the gold medal-winning Finnish national team at the 2011 World Championship.
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