Riikka Sallinen Hall of Fame NHL

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Riikka Sallinen

Inducted:
2022

Riikka Sallinen NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

Stats:
1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
60 kg (132 lb; 9 st 6 lb)
Born:
12 June 1973
Jyväskylä, Finland

Position:
Centre

College:
NA

Riikka Sallinen is widely regarded as one of the greatest female hockey players of all time. Representing Finland, her career spanned nearly three decades, including two remarkable comebacks. Sallinen was known for her skillful playmaking, intelligent positioning, and ability to perform in high-pressure moments.

She played professionally in Finland and Sweden and represented the Finnish national team in seven IIHF World Championships and four Olympic Games.

She made history in 2019 by becoming the oldest player to win a medal in Olympic ice hockey and was the first European woman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.

Her commitment to the sport and longevity continue to inspire generations of players around the world.

Sallinen's Awards and Honors

    • First European woman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2022)
    • Olympic Bronze Medals – 1998, 2018
    • IIHF World Championship Medals – 6 Bronze, 1 Silver
    • Named Best Forward – IIHF Worlds (1994)
    • Inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame (2010)
    • Oldest Olympic ice hockey medalist (age 44)

    Teams

    EVU Vantaa 1988-1989
    JYP Jyväskylä 1989-1992
    Shakers Kerava 1993-1994
    KalPa Kuopio 1995-1996
    JYP 1997-2000, 2013-2016
    Limhamn HK 2002-2003
    IF Troja/Ljungby 2016-2017
    HV71 2017-2019

    Numbers Worn:
    13

    Stats

    Playing career
    1988–2003, 2013–2019
    Seasons:
    11
    Games Played:
    135
    Goals:
    201
    Assists:
    194
    Points:
    395
    Penalty Minutes:
    52