Harry Nikander

Harry Nikander (18 June 1957 – 10 September 2004) was a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman.

Career He played most of his career with the HC Ässät Pori, playing one season with Luleå HF.

Nikander played 616 games for Ässät, recording 162 points for the club. He played in the 1986 IIHF World Championship for Finland. He won the FInnish Championship with Ässät in 1978.

After his career Nikander became an alcoholic and he engaged in criminal activity. He died at 47 years old in 2004.