Jenni HIIRIKOSKI
Events and Medals
Schedule
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wukesong Sports Centre |
FIN Finland 2 USA United States 5 |
Finished |
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| Wukesong Sports Centre |
CAN Canada 11 FIN Finland 1 |
Finished |
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| National Indoor Stadium |
SUI Switzerland 3 FIN Finland 2 |
Finished |
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| National Indoor Stadium |
FIN Finland 5 ROC ROC 0 |
Finished |
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| Wukesong Sports Centre |
FIN Finland 7 JPN Japan 1 |
Finished |
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| Wukesong Sports Centre |
USA United States 4 FIN Finland 1 |
Finished |
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| Wukesong Sports Centre |
FIN Finland 4 SUI Switzerland 0 |
Finished |
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| Olympic Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 3 | Women | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| 3 | Women | 2010 | Vancouver, CAN |
| 5 | Women | 2014 | Sochi, RUS |
| Women's World Championship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 2 | Women | 2019 | Espoo, FIN |
| 3 | Women | 2021 | Calgary, AB, CAN |
| 3 | Women | 2017 | Plymouth, MI, USA |
| 3 | Women | 2015 | Malmo, SWE |
| 3 | Women | 2011 | SUI |
| 3 | Women | 2009 | Hameenlinna, FIN |
| 3 | Women | 2008 | Harbin, CHN |
| 3 | Women | 2004 | Halifax, NS, CAN |
| 4 | Women | 2016 | Kamloops, BC, CAN |
| 4 | Women | 2013 | Ottawa, ON, CAN |
| 4 | Women | 2012 | Burlington, VT, USA |
| 4 | Women | 2007 | CAN |
| 4 | Women | 2005 | SWE |
Jeba
Athlete, Fitness trainer
Finnish, English, Swedish
Lulea HF/MSSK
National: Mikael Forsberg (SWE)
Defence
Left
2003 Four Nations Cup
Svenska Damhockeyligan
Her father took her skating for the first time when she was two years old. Began playing ice hockey with the boys at age six and with the local youth club Lempaalan Kisa. (hockeysverige.se, 11 Sep 2019; goodnewsfinland.com, 1 Mar 2018)
"As a child, I used to play outdoor games with boys from the neighbourhood. I wanted to come to the NHL because all the guys I played with had that as a goal. However, it was during the Nagano Olympics in 1998, while watching women’s ice hockey matches on TV for the first time, when I got the feeling of, 'Wow, I want to play there while representing Finland.'" (hockeysverige.se, 11 Sep 2019; goodnewsfinland.com, 1 Mar 2018)
"I want to be better all the time. So I like to watch my own shifts from previous games, and also see how other defenders play. I work with my shooting a lot. I like to use my slap shot and one-timers." (theicegarden.com, 14 Oct 2018)
"Winning the first World Championships bronze medal [in 2004], and especially the moment when I witnessed what it meant for my more experienced teammates to win the medal. Winning Olympic bronze medals have been great moments as well. The fact that you can share these emotional moments on ice with good friends is great." (goodnewsfinland.com, 1 Mar 2018)
Ice hockey player Saku Koivu (FIN), who won the 1995 World Championships, as well as a silver medal at the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games and three bronzes in 1994, 1998 and 2010. (NOC, 25 Jun 2010)
Her parents and grandparents for all the assistance they have given her in life, teaching her the meaning of hard work, and providing the opportunities to learn new things. (goodnewsfinland.com, 1 Mar 2018)
"Believe in yourself, enjoy it and play to the fullest." (NOC, 25 Jun 2010)
OLYMPIC GAMES
Best Defenceman (2014, 2018)
All-Star Team (2014, 2018)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Most Valuable Player (2019)
Best Defenceman (2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
All-Star Team (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
CLUB
Svenska Damhockeyligan Playoffs MVP (2018, 2019)
Svenska Damhockeyligan Defenceman of the Year (2018, 2019)
Riikka Nieminen Award (2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Paivi Halonen Award (2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Marianne Ihalainen Award (2016)
First All-Star Team (2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
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- Game
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- Bronze
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- Bronze Medal Event
Finland
Ice Hockey
USA
CAN
SUI
ROC
JPN