Veikko Suominen

Veikko Suominen (May 5, 1948 - December 21, 1978) 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.
Category:Ilves players
Category:Finnish ice hockey forwards