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Finnish Player Sets League Record by Scoring a Hat Trick in 44 Seconds

Juha Leimu​ broke a Finnish Liiga​ record held since 1961 for the fastest hat trick in league history.

Think a hat trick is impressive? How about scoring a natural hat trick in under a minute?

Lahti Pelicans defenceman Juha Leimu potted three goals in 44 seconds Tuesday to set a Finnish Liiga record for the fastest hat trick in league history.

The Pelicans' leading goal scorer was aided by his team's 5-on-3 advantage, but his feat is incredible, nonetheless, and broke Erkki Suokko's long-standing record. Suokko's held the previous mark since 1961, when he notched a hat trick in 50 seconds.

Bill Mosienko holds the record for the fastest hat trick in NHL history. He scored three goals during a 21-second span as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks back in 1952.

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