Harry Nikander
| Harry Nikander | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 18, 1957 Seinäjoki, Finland | ||
| Died |
September 10, 2004 (aged 47) Huittinen, Finland | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb; 13 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Luleå HF Porin Ässät | ||
| National team |
 Finland | ||
| Playing career | 1975–1993 | ||
Harry Nikander (born June 18, 1957) was a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. During his 18-year career, he played 17 seasons with Porin Ässät and one with Luleå HF. Nikander played 600 games in the SM-liiga and 16 in the I-divisioona with Ässät, scoring 57 goals and 105 assists for 162 points.
Nikander won one Finnish championship with Ässät in 1978, along with three silver medals and a bronze. He is the Matti Keinonen trophy winner of 1986, for having the best +/- statistic in the SM-liiga.
Harry Nikander died in September 2004 at the age of 47 after complications with alcohol and mental health.
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