Suomi Poikas Hockey Club

Nels Tapio - Player Photo Nels Tapio

Nels Tapio

Nels is a relentless, fast skater, and a top level scorer for our C/CC team. He can play any position and has a wealth of hockey experience. His son Evan Tapio has joined the team as well.

Player Sheet

Position C
Number 26
Age -
Height -
Weight -
Shoots -
Joined 2022
Years 3
Rec Seasons —
C/CC Seasons 4
Championships -

Photos

Nels Tapio battling Nels Tapio battling Nolan Storm and Nels Tapio celebrating a goal Nolan Storm and Nels Tapio celebrating a goal Nolan Storm and his brother Asa fist bump after goal Nolan Storm and his brother Asa fist bump after goal Nels Tapio wrist shot at the net Nels Tapio wrist shot at the net
Nels Tapio scoring Nels Tapio scoring Nels Tapio wrist shot at the net Nels Tapio wrist shot at the net Nels Tapio faceoff Nels Tapio faceoff Nels Tapio wrist shot at the net Nels Tapio wrist shot at the net
Jamon Holmgren sealing the ice Jamon Holmgren sealing the ice Nels Tapio goes to the ice in front of the net Nels Tapio goes to the ice in front of the net

Seasons Played with the Poikas

Season Rec League C/CC League
2022 Spring — C/CC League
2023 Spring — C/CC League
2023 Fall — C/CC League
2024 Spring — C/CC League

Sisu Cups Won

The "Sisu Cup" is awarded to the player who demonstrates the most sisu (pronounced – see’-soo) in a game. Sisu is a Finnish word that doesn't have a precise equivalent in English, but is similar to "guts" or "grit" or "perseverance".

Season Game Score Notable
2023 Spring CCCP 4-5 (lost) Lost in a shootout.
2023 Fall Badgers 0-9 (lost) -