The 2015-16 St. Cloud State University men's hockey player profile takes a look this week at sophomore defenseman Mika Ilvonen. A resident of Espoo, Finland, Ilvonen played junior hockey for the Espoo Blues in the Finnish Junior A SM-lilga league. Check back each week for another exciting SCSU men's hockey player profile.  For complete information about tickets to any SCSU home men's hockey games in 2015-16, please visit www.scsutickets.com or call 1-877-SCSUTIX.  SCSU Men's Hockey Player Profile Name: Mika IlvonenMika Ilvonen Number: 26 Position: Defense Hometown: Espoo, Finland (Haukilahden Lukio H.S.) Previous Team: Espoo Blues (Finnish Junior A SM-lilga league)
Favorite Opponent: Minnesota Duluth Favorite Arena on the road to play at: Amsoil Arena  Favorite NHL Player: Erik Karlsson Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburg Penguins  Favorite Class at SCSU: Atmospheric Science Favorite Professor at SCSU: Professor Michner Bender  Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons Favorite Book:  Me by Zletan Ibrahimovic Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings trilogy  Hobby/Pastime: Play Station 4  Favorite Food: Pasta Favorite Restaurant: Green Mill Favorite Vacation Spot: Greece     Why Did I Choose SCSU: Great people and great hockey program. Most Memorable Hockey Moment: World Juniors 2013 Pre-game Ritual: Two cups of coffee. What most people don't know about me: I am from Finland but have Swedish relatives. Advice to young athletes: Have fun.  How Old Where You When You First Played Hockey for a Team and What Was that Team's Name: I was 5 years old and played for the Jaahonka of Espoo. First Job: Salesman Sport I'd like to try but never have: Surfing Something I Never Leave Home Without: Clothes. Plans for the Future: Graduate from St. Cloud State and then see what happens.  Â
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