- Janne Ojanen
Janne Ojanen (born August 9, 1968 in Tampere, Finland) is a professional ice hockey player who is currently plaing for Tappara.
- Ville Nieminen
Ville Nieminen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Malmö Redhawks of the Allsvenskan (icehockey) in Sweden. Nieminen started his professional hockey career in Tappara in the Finnish SM-liiga, in the 1994-95 season. He was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche as their third-round pick, #78 overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. Nieminen spent three seasons in the AHL with the Hershey Bears, …
- Janne Grönvall
Janne Grönvall, is a professional Finnish ice hockey player. He is currently playing for Tappara in the Finnish SM-Liiga. This is his third stint with the club. He first joined them in 1992, when he left Lukko Rauma. In 1994 he left them for AHL club St. John's Maple Leafs, who was the farm team of Toronto Maple Leafs who has drafted Grönvall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.
- Vesa Viitakoski
Vesa Viitakoski (born February 13, 1971 in Lappeenranta, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga. He played for SaiPa, Tappara, Ilves, and Calgary Flames.
- Jori Lehterä
Jori Lehterä is a Finnish professional ice hockey center. Lehterä dominated the Jokerit junior team in scoring, and earned himself a place on the team's SM-liiga roster in the fall of 2006. He is a skilled offensive center who is showing signs of becoming an excellent playmaker. Lehterä was selected to represent Finland at the 2006 World Under-20's Championships in Sweden, but couldn't make the team due to an injury.
- Atte Pentikäinen
Atte Pentikäinen, is a professional ice hockey defender. He is currently a defenceman for the Färjestads BK in the Swedish Elite League. Before he signed with Färjestad in September 2006 did he play with Tappara (2003-04) and Ässät (2004-06) in the Finnsh SM-Liiga
- Teppo Numminen
Teppo Numminen is a hockey defenceman born in Tampere, Finland on July 3, 1968. Numminen started his career with his local team Tappara, but has been playing in the NHL since 1988. He played in the NHL All-Star Game in both 1999 and 2000 and has won two silver medals ('88 & '06) and a bronze ('98) playing with the Finnish Olympic Team. Currently plays for the Buffalo Sabres. Numminen's nickname is Repo Man.
- Kalevi Numminen
Kalevi Numminen (born January 31, 1940 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986. Numminen has also coached the national team of Finland in 1973-1974 and then again 1977-1982. Kalevi's both sons, Teemu Numminen and Teppo Numminen are professional ice hockey players, Teppo being one of the greatest Finnish NHL-defencemen of all time.
- Mika Noronen
Mika Noronen (born June 17, 1979 in Tampere, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. Noronen was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft with pick number 21. In his native Finland, he has played for Tappara and HPK in the SM-liiga. He has also played for the Rochester Americans in the AHL. At the trade deadline in the 2005-06 season, …
- Toni Lydman
Toni Lydman (born September 25, 1977 in Lahti) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He has played in the NHL for the Calgary Flames and currently the Buffalo Sabres. Lydman was drafted by Calgary in the 4th round, 89th overall at the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. He spent 4 seasons playing in Finland's SM-liiga for Tappara in Tampere and HIFK in Helsinki before making his NHL debut for the Flames in the 2000-01 NHL season.
- Tero Lehterä
Tero Lehterä is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-Liiga. He played for Tappara, Jokerit, HPK, and Espoo Blues. He also won a bronze medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
- Tom Draper
Tom Draper (born November 20, 1966, in Outremont, Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was chosen in the eighth round, 165th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Draper played collegiately at the University of Vermont and, after college, played one season in Finland with Tappara of the SM-liiga. He made his North American professional debut with the AHL's Moncton Hawks in the 1988-89 season, …
- Rauno Korpi
Rauno "Rane" Korpi (born June 25, 1951 in Tampere, Finland) is an highly accomplished Finnish ice hockey coach. He coached Tappara to three consecutive Finnish Championships in SM-liiga during the years 1986-1988. He has also won one additional Finnish Championship Gold, one Silver medal and one Bronze medal. Korpi has been chosen three times as The Coach of the Year in Finland. Suhonen has also coached Finland's national ice hockey team during the years 1986-1987.
- Timo Susi
Timo Susi (born January 25, 1959 in Kouvola, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
- Erkki Lehtonen
Erkki Lehtonen (born January 9, 1957 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1997. He also won a silver medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
- Pekka Marjamäki
Pekka Marjamäki is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990.
- Ari Haanpää
Ari Haanpää is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga. He played for Tappara, Ilves, JYP, New York Islanders, and Lukko.
- Jukka Porvari
Jukka Porvari (born January 19, 1954 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga and National Hockey League. He played for Tappara, TPS, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Rockies. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1994.
- Pertti Koivulahti
Pertti Koivulahti (born June 7, 1951 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
- Jani Virtanen
Jani Virtanen, is a professional Finnish ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the SV Caldaro in the Italian Serie B. He joined the club in Summer of 2006. His former clubs are Tappara, Hermes, HPK, FPS, SaiPa, Espoo Blues (all in Finland), Färjestads BK (Sweden), Bakersfield Condors (ECHL), Brunico (Italy), Mulhouse (France), Malmö Redhawks (Sweden) and Esbjerg (Denmark).
- Lasse Litma
Lasse Litma is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1994.
- Antti Leppänen
Antti Leppänen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990.
- Seppo Ahokainen
Seppo Ahokainen (born January 19, 1952 in Lauritsala, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Ilves and Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993.
- Reijo Mikkolainen
Reijo Mikkolainen (born May 14, 1964 in Pirkkala, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara, Ilves, and TPS. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2005.
- Yrjö Hakala
Yrjö Hakala is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara and Ilves. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
- Seppo Liitsola
Seppo Liitsola (born February 7, 1933 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara and TBK. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986. Liitsola has coached the national team of Finland at two stints, first in 1969-1972 and again in 1974-1976.
- Hannu Haapalainen
Hannu Haapalainen (born February 28, 1951 in Nokia, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara and KooVee. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
- Pertti Valkeapää
Pertti Valkeapää is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
- Esko Niemi
Esko Niemi (born June 11, 1934 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara and TPS. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
- Jari Grönstrand
Jari Grönstrand is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga. He played for Tappara, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and Quebec Nordiques.
- Esko Luostarinen
Esko Luostarinen (born May 8, 1935 in Viipuri, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
- Jouni Seistamo
Jouni Seistamo (born January 9, 1939 in Tampere, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986.
- Matti Lampainen
Matti Lampainen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Tappara and Ilves. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
- Scott Bailey
Scott Bailey (born May 2, 1972 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played 19 games in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins. Bailey was drafted 112th overall by the Bruins in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft and spent most of his career in the American Hockey League with the Providence Bruins.
- Ossi Kauppi
Ossi Kauppi (born April 19, 1929 in Tampere, Finland - April 16, 2000) was a professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for Ilves and Tappara. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985.
- Mikko Luoma
Mikko Luoma is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing with HV71 in the Swedish Elite League Elitserien.
- Greg Hawgood
Greg Hawgood (b. August 10, 1968 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 10th round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft, 202nd overall. He played for the Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks and Dallas Stars of the NHL, as well as for various minor league and European teams.
- Esa Pirnes
Esa Pirnes (born April 1 1977 in Oulu) is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft in the 6th round as the 174th pick overall.
- Jussi Markkanen
Jussi Markkanen (born May 8, 1975 in Imatra, Finland) is an NHL goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers. Jussi and his wife, Sanna, have two children.
- Josef Boumedienne
Josef Boumedienne (born January 12, 1978 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a professional hockey defenceman. He has signed with the Washington Capitals of the NHL for the 2007-2008 season. He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, fourth round, 91st overall. He has played for the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils. Since fall 2004 Boumedienne has also Finnish nationality, however, …