Veikko Suominen

Veikko Suominen (May 5, 1948 – December 21, 1978) was an ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Upon Pallo, Kiekko-67 and Ilves from 1967 to 1978.

Veikko Suominen
Born	(1948-05-05)May 5, 1948 Rauma, Finland
Died	December 21, 1978(1978-12-21) (aged 30) Tampere, Finland
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	167 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb)
Position	Forward
Shot	Right
Played for	SM-liiga Upon Pallo Kiekko-67 Ilves
Playing career	1967–1978

Death

Suominen committed suicide on December 21, 1978, while a member of the Tampere-based team Ilves. After his death, Ilves retired his jersey number, 24, out of use immediately and it has not been assigned since.

Preceded by Seppo Ahokainen

Captain of Ilves 1976-1978

Succeeded by Lasse Oksanen