Hannu Toivonen

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BIOGRAPHY

BORN: Kalvola, Finland, May 18, 1984.
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HEIGHT: 6'2".
WEIGHT: 191 lbs.
UNIFORM #: 33 (HPK Hameenlinna, Providence 2003-05, Boston 2005-06, Rockford), 54 (Boston 2006-present, Providence 2006-present), 35 (St. Louis, Peoria 2009-10), 1 (Peoria 2007-08).
CATCHES: Left

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"A big goaltender with very good mobility and quickness...prefers to play a butterfly style, effectively covering the top of the net with his body...a technically sound goaltender with quick reflexes and smooth movement...a solid competitor who plays with good composure...is very focused and consistent." (Central Scouting Bureau, 2002)

"Toivonen has the size scouts look for in a top-flight netminder. He has yet to face superior talent and is still several years away from merely coming over to North America. However, his upside potential is high." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 63)

"First goalie ever selected by Bruins in first round [Doug's note: Evgeni Ryabchikov was also selected in the first round] now playing in Finland's top league." (Mike Loftus, The Hockey News Future Watch 2003, p. 22)

"Big Finn Hannu Toivonen, 19, the Bruins' top pick (29th overall) in 2002, is regarded as one of the top goalie prospects in Europe. He might be in camp, but he isn't quite ready to test himself in the NHL." (The Sporting News Hockey Yearbook 2003-04, p. 29)

"Toivonen is one of the latest hotshot goaltenders to emerge from Finland. The 21-year-old 'tender posted back-to-back excellent seasons in the AHL since 2003, and could be ready for backup duty. The Bruins have steadfastly refused to part with him in trade, as he's considered the organization's best prospect." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 105)


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REGULAR SEASON
Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   T  OL     GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
01-02 HPK Hameenlinna FINLAND JR  31   1877                    103   3.29           .911     2   0   0    12
      Finland WORLD JUNIOR         5    242                      9   2.23           .930     1   0   0     0
02-03 HPK Hameenlinna FINLAND     24                                 2.26           .911         0   5     0
03-04 Providence Bruins AHL       36   2162  15  16   4         83   2.30    1055   .921     2   0   0    12
04-05 Providence Bruins AHL       54   3017  29  18   3        103   2.05    1507   .932     7   0   0    19
05-06 Boston Bruins NHL           20   1163   9   5       4     51   2.63     590   .914     1   0   0     6
06-07 Boston Bruins NHL           18    894   3   9       1     63   4.23     502   .875     0   0   0     2
      Providence Bruins NHL       27   1618  13  13       1     64   2.37     702   .909     2   0   1     2
TWO (2) NHL SEASONS               38   20057 12  14       5    114   3.33    1092  0.896     3   0   0     8

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Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
01-02 HPK Hameenlinna FINLAND JR   7                       4.22           .903         0   0     2
02-03 HPK Hameenlinna FINLAND      2                       1.53           .927         0   0     0
04-05 Providence Bruins AHL       17   1038  10   7   42   2.43     547   .923     0   0   0     2

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