It was a day of milestones for Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu, as he took the ice at home for his 1,000th NHL game Sunday, becoming the first player in his franchise's history to do so. The Minnesota Wild, coming off their first NHL season, selected Koivu with the No. Minnesota Wild’s Mikko Koivu celebrates with teammates while on the ice in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn. He was born on March 12, 1983 in Turku, Finland. At a minimum, Koivu can join the team ten days after his positive test. Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild (Jess Starr /The Hockey Writers) Koivu has been the Wild captain for 12 seasons and is in the last year of his contract. Koivu married Helena Koivu (née Kipper) in the summer of 2014. Koivu recorded his 500th career point on April 9, 2015, making him the first Wild player and the 10th Finnish player to reach that mark in the NHL. Seiska was the first to report about the couple's divorce. Two years later, he appeared in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. NHL center who was named captain of the Minnesota Wild in 2008. Signed as a free agent by TPS Turku (Finland), October 22, 2012. He also added a goal for a career-high five-point game as the Wild defeated Florida 6–2. Saku was a more dynamic offensive player. Assuming this really is the end of the road for Koivu, it’s unclear whether or not he will continue to play hockey professionally. First ever permanent captain for the Minnesota Wild (20 October 2009). If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Back in September, the Minnesota Wild announced that they would not re-sign their longtime captain. View the Columbus Blue Jackets Privacy Policy AdChoices NHL.com Terms of Service Please use the feedback form if you have any recommendations or comments. He was selected sixth overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Wild and continued to play with TPS for three more seasons. by Continental Office, Enter To Win pres. Koivu did double duty in 2001, also participating in the World Junior Championships, earning a silver medal while contributing three assists. If Koivu does want to continue playing in the NHL, he would be an interesting free agent option for the Oilers to pursue. He played in the Finnish junior leagues and then joined the senior TPS team in the country’s SM Liga. After playing in the Finnish junior leagues, Koivu began playing for TPS of the SM-liiga as a 17-year-old in the 2000–01 season, the same team for which older brother Saku also once played. "Mikko Koivu was a true leader both on and off the ice during his 15-year career with the Wild. He played in the Finnish junior leagues and then joined the senior TPS team in the country’s SM Liga. He played in his second World Junior Championship the following year in 2002, tallying five points in six games as Finland captured another silver medal. Minnesota Wild all-time franchise power-play points leader (as of 5 October 2015), Minnesota Wild all-time franchise points leader (500 as of 2014–15 season), Minnesota Wild all-time franchise games played leader (1,028 as of 10 October 2020), First player in Minnesota Wild franchise history to play, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 29 April 2021, at 20:42. Family: His older brother Saku Koivu led the Montreal Canadians as captain for many seasons. 6 pick in the 2001 NHL Draft, and he became Minnesota's captain in 2009. Not yet, at least. He owns a suite in the Xcel Energy Center, which he shares with former teammates Niklas Bäckström and Nick Schultz, called M&N's Suite 4 Kids, and the group donates it to children with serious medical conditions. Skip to main content. [6] Though rumors swirled that then-Wild Head Coach Jacques Lemaire was close to ending the captain rotation and naming Koivu the permanent captain, he was replaced by Kim Johnsson in December, reverting to his role as alternate captain. Feb 9, 2021 | Mikko Koivu | Koivu announced his retirement from the (NHL) on Tuesday. He broke his leg early in the 2007-08 season, forcing him to miss 24 games, but he finished eighth in Selke voting that season and tied for fourth the next. Their father is Jukka Koivu, the former head coach of TPS, for which both Saku and Mikko have played. He ended his season with eight goals and 29 points in 48 games. A number of Koivu's friends include Tuomo Ruutu of the New Jersey Devils and Koivu's former Minnesota teammate, Kurtis Foster. NHL and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks and the NHL Shield and NHL Conference logos are trademarks of the National Hockey League. He is a great leader, has impeccable character and will be a valuable addition to our young team. Decision made: Captain Mikko Koivu will play rest of season with Wild . [1], In 2006–07, Koivu improved to a career-high 20 goals, 34 assists and 54 points. The former Wild captain retired Tuesday, less than … Koivu fits that profile and he would also provide the team with a mentor for Jesse Puljujarvi. He was joined by Cal Clutterbuck on the Minnesota Wild in 2008. The Official Site of the Columbus Blue Jackets. On 16 October 2008, Koivu tied a Wild franchise record for most assists in a game with four against the Florida Panthers. Too bad for Wild fans, who for the third time in five months are wishing farewell to Mikko Koivu. As a junior, Koivu competed in two World Junior U18 Championships, capturing gold in 2000 and bronze in 2001. Complete player biography and stats. Internationally, Koivu served as captain of the gold medal-winning Finnish national team at the 2011 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships. One question that has already been asked is what veteran captain Mikko Koivu intends to do next season. The 38-year-old hockey player was born in Turku, Finland. Blue Jackets' Mikko Koivu: Pens deal in Columbus by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Koivu signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Blue Jackets … Koivu was drafted sixth overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Wild. GM Bill Guerin said that the 37-year-old … He wonders if a third line of Koivu, Tyler … Koivu failed to register a point as Finland finished with a silver medal. Signed as a free agent by Columbus, October 10, 2020. 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Forward Mikko Koivu has yet to play a game this season for the Blue Jackets and it appears that he is not joining their ranks quite yet. He played all 82 games in 2006-07 and had 20 goals and 54 points while earning his first votes for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best defensive forward. The next season, he made his NHL debut with the Wild, scoring 21 points in his rookie season. Öhlund was given a four-game suspension and Koivu missed 24 games as a result of the injury. 6 pick in the 2001 NHL Draft, and he became Minnesota's captain in 2009. [23] On 14 October 2011, Koivu donated two rooms to the Minnesota Children's Hospital epilepsy and neurological unit. Mikko Koivu, best known for being a Hockey Player, was born in Turku, Finland on Saturday, March 12, 1983. Mikko and Helena Koivu, who live in North America, got married in 2014. about 214 days ago | ESPN News Services After 15 seasons, Wild not re-signing Koivu He helped Finland to a bronze medal in 2006 with four points, then matched his output the following year with another four points in 2007 as Finland improved to a silver medal. He will be hitting unrestricted free agency … Mikko Koivu is a member of Hockey Player. Koivu was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, following his rookie season in the SM-liiga, as their first round selection, 21st overall. [16], On 6 February 2019, Koivu was ruled out for the remainder of the 2018–19 season after suffering a tear in his Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his right knee. [20], Koivu was again named team captain of Finland for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey competition in Toronto. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Biography. He reached two milestones on Dec. 1, 2019, becoming the first player in Wild history to play in 1,000 games and the first to reach 700 points. [12] However, he was unable to participate due to injury and was replaced by Oilers forward Jordan Eberle. Ex-Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu retires with Columbus Blue Jackets. Gold Medal at IIHF World Championship 2011 (as captain of Team Finland). Michael Russo . He also won’t commit to hanging up the skates for good. Edmonton, as we know, has a pretty glaring need for a third-line centre upgrade. The case was confirmed to IS by the District Court of Southwest Finland. The move was not surprising, coming on the heels of … Early in the 2009–10 season, the Wild ended the rotating captaincy policy and Koivu was named as the Wild's first permanent captain. Koivu is on the NHL's list of COVID Protocol Related Absences. He was joined by Cal Clutterbuck on the Minnesota Wild in 2008. Leavins notes that Koivu’s numbers have dropped but he can still play and he is a tremendous face-off man. [17], On 10 October 2020, Koivu ended his 15-year tenure with the Wild and signed as a free agent to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Koivu was drafted sixth overall in 2001 by the Wild, and has spent his entire NHL career with Minnesota. Mikko Sakari Koivu is a Finnish professional ice hockey center currently playing for, and serving as captain of, the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Koivu served in the Finnish Army during the summer of 2011 as a conscript. Former Wild captain Mikko Koivu retires after slow start with Columbus After 15 seasons in Minnesota, he joined the Blue Jackets this season, and has one goal in seven games. Injuries slowed him down in his third season, however; in a game against the Vancouver Canucks, defenceman Mattias Öhlund retaliated to an unpenalized elbow from Koivu and slashed him, breaking a bone in Koivu's leg. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL star Mikko Koivu, 36, and his wife Helena have filed for divorce. All Rights Reserved. Most recently in the NHL with Columbus Blue Jackets. Mikko, his brother Saku and Miikka Kiprusoff along with former Supercell owners Ilkka Paananen and Mikko Kodisoja are all minority owners of HC TPS Turku Oy, the company which operates TPS Turku hockey team.[22]. Koivu leads Minnesota in games played, points (699) and assists (496), and is within striking distance of Marian Gaborik's Wild-record 219 goals (Koivu has 203). After four seasons with TPS in the SM-liiga, Koivu joined the Wild in 2005. Longtime Wild center Mikko Koivu has signed with the Blue Jackets on a one-year contract. Entering his 15th season as a member of the Minnesota Wild, as well as the final year of a two-year, $11 million deal, long-time captain Mikko Koivu has … [8][9] In July 2009, it was announced that Koivu would be on the cover of Finland's version of EA Sports' video game NHL 10. Enter Search Term. Jan 27, 2021: Columbus Blue Jackets | Mikko Koivu | Koivu recorded an assist on his first shift as a Blue Jacket during Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers. [15], On 18 September 2017, the Wild signed Koivu to a two-year, $11 million contract extension worth $5.5 million annually. They have three children together. Before making his North American debut in the AHL, Koivu competed in the 2004 World Cup as Finland finished runner-up to Canada. 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