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Video: Thousands celebrate Timonen in home town of Kuopio

Kimmo Timonen

Kimmo Timonen

AP

Beloved Finnish defenseman Kimmo Timonen was feted by thousands of fans in his hometown of Kuopio.

Just last month, Timonen, 40, ended his career on a high note:

The city of Kuopio has a population of around 110,000. Other hockey players from Kuopio include Olli Jokinen and Sami Kapanen.