In 1984 -- 85 , he played 36 games for HIFK in the Finnish SM - liiga before joining the Oilers for their 1985 playoff run .
Tikkanen was drafted in the fourth round ( 80th overall ) by the Oilers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft .
In 1984 -- 85 , Tikkanen played 36 games for HIFK in the Finnish SM - liiga before joining the Oilers for Oilers ' 1985 playoff run .
Tikkanen was drafted in the fourth round ( 80th overall ) by the Oilers in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft .