About Tommi Salmelainen
Born 1949. Tommi Salmelainen is a Finnish ice hockey player.
Tommi Salmelainen (born January 29, 1949) is a [Finnish ice hockey left winger who played for HIFK. He was the first ever European drafted in the NHL entry draft in 1969 although he never did play in the National Hockey League. He was taken by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round, 66th overall.
Tommi Salmelainen's sons Tony and Tobias were both professional ice hockey players.
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Who is Tommi Salmelainen?
Finnish ice hockey player
When was Tommi Salmelainen born?
Tommi Salmelainen was born on 29 January 1949 in Helsinki.
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Tommi Salmelainen is an ice hockey player.
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Tommi Salmelainen is Finnish.
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