Iowa calls on left winger
Published on January 15, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release
DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White announced today that the Iowa Stars have recalled Tuomas Mikkonen from their Boise, ID based ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads.
Mikkonen has played 30 games with the Steelheads this season scoring seven goals and adding six assists for 13 points: 30(7/6/13). Listed at 6-2 and 215-pounds, the Jyvaskyla, Finland native was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the eighth round, #243 overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his North American professional debut on November 3rd, 2006 when the Steelheads defeated the Utah Grizzlies in a shootout.
This is the first time Mikkonen has been recalled this season. For the past five seasons, the left winger played in his hometown of Jyvaskyla for JyP HT Jyvaskyla in the Finnish Elite League. In 190 games with JyP HT Jyvaskyla, Mikkonen had 21 goals and 17 assists for 38 points while compiling 103 PIM's: 190(21/17/38). During the 2002-2003 season, he was a member of the bronze medal winning Finnish Jr. National Team during the World Junior Championships that took place in Nova Scotia.
IOWA STARS INFO: The Iowa Stars are back at home on Tuesday January 16th when they take on the Rochester Americans at 7:05 PM. It is 2-For-1 Tuesday with the Stars. Bring your valid high school, college or military ID to the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office and receive two $21 tickets for the price of one. It is also Getaway Tuesday! One lucky fan in attendance will win round trip airfare for two to Las Vegas courtesy of Allegiant Air. The Stars are also home this weekend for a January 20th match-up with the Peoria Rivermen. Come celebrate Shooter's Birthday with the Stars. Also, the first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE 2006-2007 Iowa Stars Team Trading Card Set. Stick around after the game and get your cards signed by the team during our post-game autograph session. Call 515-23-STARS for more information.
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