Tomi Sallinen

Tomi Sallinen (born 11 February 1989) is a Finnish professional ice hockey center who currently plays for Kiekko-Espoo in Liiga (Liiga). Sallinen previously played in the SHL for Luleå HF and Djurgårdens IF.

Playing career Sallinen started his Liiga career with his hometown club, Espoo Blues. In 2008 and 2011, he made the Liiga finals with the Blues, but did not capture the title. On 11 April 2014, Sallinen left the Blues to sign a one-year contract in Sweden with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Leksand was relegated in the 2014–15 SHL season, and Sallinen signed with SHL rivals Djurgårdens IF in April 2015.

He left Sweden after the 2015-16 campaign to further his career in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), landing a deal with HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. In November 2016, he transferred to fellow KHL side HC Kunlun Red Star.

On 14 September 2017, Sallinen was signed to a one-month contract by EHC Kloten, valid through October 15. He was signed as an injury replacement for fellow countryman, Tommi Santala.

As a free agent before the 2018–19 season, Sallinen returned for a second stint in Sweden, initially agreeing to a contract with Färjestad BK of the SHL on 22 May 2018. Unable to fully integrate into Farjestad's squad, Sallinen posted 4 points in 9 games before he was released from his contract on 18 December 2018. He remained in the SHL, transferring as a free agent to join Brynäs IF on 28 December 2018.

International play

Sallinen won silver representing Finland at the 2014 and 2016 World Championships.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2007–08 Espoo Blues Liiga 29 3 2 5 2 17 1 3 4 2 2007–08 Suomi U20 Mestis 5 1 3 4 0 — — — — — 2008–09 Espoo Blues Liiga 51 4 9 13 18 11 0 2 2 0 2008–09 Suomi U20 Mestis 1 1 1 2 0 — — — — — 2009–10 Espoo Blues Liiga 57 7 13 20 8 3 1 1 2 0 2010–11 Espoo Blues Liiga 41 5 5 10 4 18 2 3 5 16 2011–12 Espoo Blues Liiga 47 5 10 15 8 10 0 3 3 0 2012–13 Espoo Blues Liiga 58 12 23 35 55 — — — — — 2013–14 Espoo Blues Liiga 58 14 13 27 37 7 3 8 11 0 2014–15 Leksands IF SHL 54 19 17 36 4 7 5 1 6 2 2015–16 Djurgårdens IF SHL 46 8 24 32 30 7 0 1 1 0 2016–17 Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk KHL 19 2 1 3 8 — — — — — 2016–17 Kunlun Red Star KHL 30 6 4 10 10 2 0 0 0 0 2017–18 EHC Kloten NL 46 8 14 22 18 — — — — — 2018–19 Färjestad BK SHL 9 1 3 4 0 — — — — — 2018–19 Brynäs IF SHL 24 3 8 11 4 — — — — — 2019–20 Brynäs IF SHL 52 11 16 27 12 — — — — — 2020–21 Brynäs IF SHL 41 5 12 17 12 — — — — — 2021–22 Brynäs IF SHL 48 8 10 18 12 3 1 0 1 0 2022–23 HC Kometa Brno ELH 16 0 7 7 4 — — — — — Liiga totals 341 50 75 125 132 66 7 20 27 18 SHL totals 274 55 90 145 74 17 6 2 8 2

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2007 Finland WJC18 7th 6 2 0 2 0 2008 Finland WJC 6th 6 0 1 1 0 2009 Finland WJC 7th 6 2 3 5 0 2014 Finland WC 7 0 0 0 2 2016 Finland WC 10 0 2 2 0 2017 Finland WC 4th 4 1 1 2 2 Junior totals 18 4 4 8 0 Senior totals 21 1 3 4 4