Fixtures

Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/14 15:30 - Vaasan Sport vs Jyp - View
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/28 15:30 - Jyp vs Kookoo - View
Club Friendlies (Regulation Only) 08/29 15:30 - Kookoo vs Jyp - View
Finland SM Liiga 09/10 12:30 - Jyp vs Ilves - View
Finland SM Liiga 09/12 12:30 - Jyp vs Jukurit - View
Finland SM Liiga 09/19 12:30 - K-Espoo vs Jyp - View

Results

Finland SM Liiga 03/15 15:00 - [14] Jyp v Sport [11] L 2-4
Finland SM Liiga 03/12 16:30 - [2] General Caballero Reserves v Jyp [13] L 3-2
Finland SM Liiga 03/08 15:00 - [14] Jyp v K-Espoo [8] W 3-0
Finland SM Liiga 03/07 16:30 - [7] Kookoo v Jyp [15] W 4-6
Finland SM Liiga 03/05 16:30 - [14] Karpat v Jyp [15] L 4-3
Finland SM Liiga 02/28 16:30 - [4] HIFK v Jyp [13] L 1-0
Finland SM Liiga 02/25 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Saipa [5] L 4-5
Finland SM Liiga 02/22 15:00 - [13] Jyp v Ilves [1] W 3-1
Finland SM Liiga 02/21 16:30 - [10] HPK v Jyp [13] L 3-0
Finland SM Liiga 02/19 16:30 - [15] TPS v Jyp [13] L 6-3
Finland SM Liiga 02/15 15:00 - [3] Saipa v Jyp [13] L 6-3
Finland SM Liiga 02/14 16:30 - [13] Jyp v Pelicans [15] W 5-4

Wikipedia - JYP Jyväskylä

JYP is an ice hockey team playing in the Finnish top division Liiga. They play in Jyväskylä, Finland, at the LähiTapiola Areena.

History

JYP was founded in 1923. First it was the ice hockey section of the sports club Jyväskylän Palloilijat The current full name of the club is, having been registered as an osakeyhtiö since 1999. JYP has won the Finnish SM-liiga twice, in 2009 and 2012, having been the losing side in the play-off finals in 1989 and 1992.

Early years

JYP was founded in 1923 as Jyväskylän Palloilijat (Jyväskylä's Ballsport players in English). Originally the club was multi-sport club having competitive departments in football, pesäpallo (Finnish baseball), bandy and later ice hockey and basketball. In 1977 JyP divided due to financial reasons and ice hockey department began with new club, JyP HT (officially Jyväskylän Palloilijat Hockey Team) while football department formed JyP-77 (JJK Jyväskylä nowadays).

The new club started in I Division, the then-second tier of Finnish hockey. JyP HT promoted to the top tier for the 1985–86 SM-liiga season. With ambitious aims, they were fifth after regular season and surprisingly eliminated out of play-offs by only two points. At the next season, the target was in play-offs but seventh place was not enough. When the beginning of the third season was disappointment, head coach Erkka Westerlund – subsequently Finnish national team coach – got sacked.

Partnership with the Boston Bruins

On 8 September 2010, JYP entered into a partnership agreement with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL), to enable player transfer and training between the two teams and their developmental systems.

JYP Jyväskylä, commonly known as JYP, is a prominent professional ice hockey team based in Jyväskylä, Finland. Founded in 1977, the team competes in the top-tier Finnish Liiga, showcasing a rich history of success and a passionate fan base. Known for their disciplined play, strong defensive strategies, and skilled offensive lineup, JYP has secured multiple league championships and consistently ranks among Finland's elite hockey clubs. The team’s distinctive colors are blue and white, reflecting their Finnish heritage, and they are recognized for developing talented players who often advance to international competitions and the NHL. JYP's home games are played at the Jyväskylä Ice Rink, where fans gather to support their team with enthusiasm and pride.