Miika Koivisto (born 20 July 1990) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Växjö Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League SHL), where he has won 2 SHL championships in 2021 and 2023.

Playing career

Koivisto made his professional debut in the Finnish SM-liiga, playing with KalPa during the 2012–13 SM-liiga season.

Miika Koivisto

After six seasons in the Liiga, Koivisto attracted interest abroad and agreed to a one-year contract as a free agent with Russian outfit, HC Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), on May 4, 2018.

Miika Koivisto

Koivisto played a lone season with Dynamo before moving to the Swiss National League (NL), agreeing to a one-year contract SC Bern on 11 June 2019. On November 3, 2019, SC Bern released Koivisto who put up only 2 assists and struggled defensively in 15 games with the team. He was signed the following day to commence a two-year deal with Swedish outfit, Växjö Lakers of the SHL.

Miika Koivisto

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honours

References

External links

1990 births

Living people

SC Bern players

HC Dynamo Moscow players

Finnish ice hockey defencemen

Mikkelin Jukurit players

KalPa players

KeuPa HT players

Lukko players

Ice hockey players at the 2018 Winter Olympics

Olympic ice hockey players for Finland

Oulun Kärpät players

Vaasan Sport players

Växjö Lakers players

Sportspeople from Vaasa