Arto Kalevi "Java" Javanainen was a Finnish professional ice hockey right wing. During his career, Javanainen represented Porin Ässät, his hometown team, as well as HC TPS in the SM-liiga. He was the first European draft pick in Pittsburgh Penguins history, but he only played 14 games with the team.
Arto Javanainen
Arto Javanainen's tombstone at Käppärä graveyard in Pori
Porin Ässät, officially named Hockey Club Ässät Pori and colloquially known as Pata, is a professional ice hockey club based in Pori, Finland. It competes in the SM-liiga, the highest-ranking league of ice hockey in Finland. Since 1971, Ässät has played its games in the Isomäki Ice Hall.
Ässät playing against Tappara Tampere in 1969.
Porin Ässät celebrating their first ever Finnish Championship in 1971.
Jaakko Niemi (number 18) delivering a crushing hit to a HC TPS player in the 1970s.
Ässät player Patrik Forsbacka, a player known for fighting and physical play, in a matchup between Ässät and Lukko.