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Saku Koivu was born in Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland on November 23, 1974. Public records list Saku Koivu as an ice hockey player. That works out to 51 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (2002), King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2007), Kultainen kypärä (1995) and 2 more. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Saku Koivu is the kind of athlete I deeply respect, the captain who leads through quiet resilience rather than flash. At 178 cm he was never the biggest man on the ice, yet he became the face of the Montreal Canadiens and the pride of Turku. His 2002 Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded for perseverance and dedication, tells you everything about the adversity he overcame. His 2017 induction into the IIHF Hall of Fame feels richly earned. I value players who carry responsibility without seeking the spotlight, and Koivu embodies that steady, dignified strength better than almost anyone.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Saku Koivu
- Name (Japanese)
- サク・コイブ
- Reading
- さく・こいぶ
- Born
- November 23, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
- 2007 King Clancy Memorial Trophy
- 1995 Kultainen kypärä
- 2022 Cross of Merit, in gold, of the Finnish Sports
- 2017 IIHF Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saku%20Koivu
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q347963
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Saku Koivu born?
Born November 23, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Saku Koivu from?
Saku Koivu is from Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland.
What does Saku Koivu do?
Saku Koivu works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Saku Koivu?
Saku Koivu is 178 cm.