Kari Takko
| Kari Takko | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
23 June 1962 Uusikaupunki, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Right | ||
| Played for |
Minnesota North Stars Edmonton Oilers Ässät HV71 | ||
| National team | Finland | ||
| NHL draft |
200th overall, 1981 Quebec Nordiques 97th overall, 1984 Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Playing career | 1978–2000 | ||
Kari Maurits Takko (born 23 June 1962) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League between 1986 and 1991, and in the Finnish SM-liiga between 1979 and 1985, and again from 1991 to 1997. Internationally Takko played for the Finnish national team at several tournaments, including the 1984 Winter Olympics. He currently works for Porin Ässät as a player coordinator. Takko is also the Director of European Scouting for the Dallas Stars.