| Alpo Suhonen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Suhonen in 2008 | |||
| Born |
17 June 1948 Valkeakoski, Finland | ||
| Coached for |
Zürcher SC (1986–1988) HPK (1988-1989) Moncton Hawks (1989-1990) Jokerit (1993-1994) EHC Kloten (1994-1996) Chicago Wolves (1997; interim) Chicago Blackhawks (2000-2001) HIFK (2002-2003) SC Bern (2004-2006) Ässät (2007-2009) HC 05 Banska Bystrica (2011-2012) | ||
| Coaching career | 1970–2017 | ||
Alpo Suhonen (born 17 June 1948) is a Finnish former ice hockey coach.
He and Ivan Hlinka of the Pittsburgh Penguins were the first European-born NHL head coaches in 52 years.