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Player Profile: Mikko Koivu

Found August 03, 2009 on Bleacher Report:
PLAYERS: Mikko Koivu
TEAMS: Minnesota Wild

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#9, Center, Shoots leftAge 26, Born: Mar 12, 1983Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 lbs.Drafted 6th overall in the first round by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.Strengths: The prototype NHL Centerman. Has great size and excels at playing a two-way game. Solid playmaker and has an accurate shot. Excellent determination and drive and rarely takes a shift off. A born leader and top-line center.Weaknesses: Isn't the fastest skater and doesn't have top-end scoring abilities. Sometimes gets too competitive and aggressive which can cause unnecessary penalties.NHL Regular Season Statistics: Year GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG Shots PtsPG 05-06 64 6 15 21 -9 40 3 0 0 96 .33 06-07 82 20 34 54 6 58 9 2 2 162 .66 07-08 57 11 31 42 13 42 2 0 2 144 .74 08-09 79 20 47 67 2 66 5 4 3 236 .85 Career 282 57 127 184 12 206 19 6 7 638 .65 NHL Playoff Statistics:coming soonCareer Awards & Honors:Olympic Silver Medal, 2006 (Team Finland)
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