Veikko Suominen

Veikko Suominen was an ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Upon Pallo, Kiekko-67 and Ilves from 1967 to 1978.

Death

Suominen committed suicide on December 21, 1978, while a member of the Tampere-based team Ilves. After his death, Ilves retired his jersey number, 24, out of use immediately and it has not been assigned since.