Minnesota Wild Player Profiles: Mikko Koivu

No. 9, Center, Shoots left
Age 26, Born: Mar 12, 1983
Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 lbs.
Drafted sixth overall in the first round by the Minnesota Wild in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Strengths: The prototype NHL centerman. Has great size and excels at playing a two-way game. Solid playmaker and has an accurate shot. Excellent determination and drive and rarely takes a shift off. A born leader and top-line center.

Weaknesses: Isn't the fastest skater and doesn't have top-end scoring abilities. Sometimes gets too competitive and aggressive which can cause unnecessary penalties.

NHL Regular Season Statistics:

Year	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	Shots	PtsPG
05-06	64	6	15	21	-9	40	3	0	0	96	.33
06-07	82	20	34	54	6	58	9	2	2	162	.66
07-08	57	11	31	42	13	42	2	0	2	144	.74
08-09	79	20	47	67	2	66	5	4	3	236	.85
Career	282	57	127	184	12	206	19	6	7	638	.65

NHL Playoff Statistics:
coming soon

Career Awards & Honors:
Olympic Silver Medal, 2006 (Team Finland)