He retired in 1999, but continued on as the team's head coach, winning another title in that capacity in 2001. He then returned to Finland to coach SaiPa for three seasons. In nine seasons in the NHL, Skriko recorded 183 goals and 222 assists for 405 points in 541 games, along with 246 penalty minutes. Including his time in Europe, he spent 20 seasons as a pro, recording over 1200 points in more than 1000 games. International career Skriko is one of the most decorated players in Finnish international hockey history. He would help Team Finland to a Silver medal at the 1981 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, and a Bronze at the 1982 World Juniors, where he was named the tournament's top forward. He represented Finland at the 1984 Winter Olympics - again leading the team in scoring - and the 1992 Winter Olympics. He would also play in the 1983, 1985, and 1987 World Championships, and the 1987 and 1991 Canada Cups. Altogether, he appeared in 55 senior international games for Finland, recording 17 goals and 33 points. Awards and achievements SM-liiga Rookie of the Year (1980–81) SM-liiga All-Star Team (1983–84) Top Forward and Tournament All-Star, 1982 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Vancouver Canucks' leading scorer (1985–86, 1988–89) Molson Cup winner for Vancouver Canucks (most three-stars selections, 1986–87) First Finnish player ever to play for the Vancouver Canucks First Vancouver Canuck ever named NHL Player of the Month (November 1986) Most hat-tricks in a season by a Vancouver Canuck (4, 1986–87) 10th all-time in Canuck scoring (373 points) Denmark Player of the Year (1994–95, 1996–97) #9 jersey retired by SaiPa Lappeenranta Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International References External links 1962 births Living people Boston Bruins players Calgary Flames scouts Espoo Blues players Finnish ice hockey left wingers Ice hockey players at the 1984 Winter Olympics Ice hockey players at the 1992 Winter Olympics Ice hockey players with retired numbers Olympic ice hockey players of Finland People from Lappeenranta SaiPa players San Jose Sharks players Vancouver Canucks draft picks Vancouver Canucks players Washington Capitals scouts Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) players Sportspeople from South Karelia