Isles Info:
2004-05 Update: Arto
Tukio is currently 24 years old. He is in his second
season playing in the Swdish Elite League with the
Vastra Frolunda Indians. Current teammates include
former Islanders Tommy Salo, Niklas Andersson and draft
pick Peter Hogardh. Former NHL'er Tomi Kallio is their
leading scorer. Tukio recently played in the European
Cup Championship with Frolunda and was held scoreless in
2 games.
Tukio was Team
Finlands best defenseman in the 2001 World Junior
Championships. He recently turned 21 and has plenty of
time to develop. He is a playmaker on the blueline and
his technical skill is at the top level. Sees the ice
very well and is a good skater. Tukio is not very physical.
Has been a teammate of Islanders prospect Tomi Pettinen.
Both were drafted in 2000.
2001-02 Update:
Is slated to play with
Jokerit in 2002-03, the cream of the crop among teams in
Finland. He could end up being a teammate of Islander's
2002 first round pick Sean Bergenheim.
islesinfo.com: As
mentioned, Tukio joined Jokerit for 2002-03 and played
with Bergenheim. Below are pictures of Tukio with
Jokerit.
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