Results

Finland SM Liiga 03/12 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Lukko [8] W 5-4
Finland SM Liiga 03/09 15:00 - [12] Assat v Jyp [13] L 4-1
Finland SM Liiga 03/08 16:30 - [5] Pelicans v Jyp [13] L 3-0
Finland SM Liiga 03/05 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Sport [11] L 2-3
Finland SM Liiga 03/02 15:00 - [14] HPK v Jyp [13] L 4-2
Finland SM Liiga 03/01 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Ilves [2] L 0-3
Finland SM Liiga 02/24 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Jukurit [4] L 3-6
Finland SM Liiga 02/23 16:30 - [11] TPS v Jyp [13] L 3-2
Finland SM Liiga 02/21 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Kalpa [8] L 2-3
Finland SM Liiga 02/17 15:00 - [15] Saipa v Jyp [13] W 1-4
Finland SM Liiga 02/16 17:30 - [13] Jyp v Tappara [2] L 1-4
Finland SM Liiga 02/13 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Lukko [7] L 5-6

Wikipedia - JYP Jyväskylä

JYP is an ice hockey team playing in the Finnish top division Liiga. They play in Jyväskylä, Finland, at the LähiTapiola Areena.

History

JYP was founded in 1923. First it was the ice hockey section of the sports club Jyväskylän Palloilijat until 1977. Then they separated from that sports club to be an independent hockey club called JyP HT. The current full name of the club is JYP Jyväskylä Oy, having been registered as an osakeyhtiö since 1999. JYP has won the Finnish SM-liiga twice, in 2009 and 2012, having been the losing side in the play-off finals in 1989 and 1992.

Early years

JYP was founded in 1923 as Jyväskylän Palloilijat (Jyväskylä's Ballsport players in English). Originally the club was multi-sport club having competitive departments in football, pesäpallo (Finnish baseball), bandy and later ice hockey and basketball. In 1977 JyP divided due to financial reasons and ice hockey department began with new club, JyP HT (officially Jyväskylän Palloilijat Hockey Team) while football department formed JyP-77 (JJK Jyväskylä nowadays).

The new club started in I Division, the then-second tier of Finnish hockey. JyP HT promoted to the top tier for the 1985-86 SM-liiga season. With ambitious aims, they were fifth after regular season and surprisingly eliminated out of play-offs by only two points. At the next season, the target was in play-offs but seventh place was not enough. When the beginning of the third season was disappointment, head coach Erkka Westerlund – subsequently Finnish national team coach – got sacked.

Partnership with the Boston Bruins

On 8 September 2010, JYP entered into a partnership agreement with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL), to enable player transfer and training between the two teams and their developmental systems.

Jyp is a professional ice hockey team based in Jyväskylä, Finland. The team was founded in 1923 and has since become one of the most successful ice hockey teams in Finland. Jyp has won two Finnish championships and has been a runner-up six times. The team plays its home games at the LähiTapiola Areena, which has a capacity of 4,618 spectators.

Jyp is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, which is characterized by quick transitions and a strong forecheck. The team's offense is led by skilled forwards who are capable of scoring goals from anywhere on the ice. Jyp's defense is also strong, with a solid group of defensemen who are able to shut down opposing teams' top lines.

The team's colors are blue and yellow, and its logo features a stylized letter "J" with a hockey stick. Jyp has a strong fan base, with supporters known as "Jyväskylän JYP-fanit" who are passionate about their team and attend games in large numbers.

Overall, Jyp is a highly competitive and successful ice hockey team that is respected both in Finland and internationally. With a talented roster and a dedicated fan base, Jyp is poised to continue its winning ways for years to come.