The 1970–71 SM-sarja season was the 40th season of the SM-sarja, the top level of ice hockey in Finland. 12 teams participated in the league, and Ässat Pori won the championship.
First round Club GP W T L GF–GA Pts 1. Jokerit Helsinki 22 1723118:6536 2. HIFK Helsinki 22 1615126:6433 3. Ässät Pori 22 1435100:6431 4. Tappara Tampere 22 1426121:6430 5. HJK Helsinki 22 1147112:8226 6. Ilves Tampere 22 114798:7026 7. TuTo Turku 22 921190:11220 8. Koo-Vee Tampere 22 731292:9517 9. TPS Turku 22 621471:10114 10. Lukko Rauma 22 611575:10613 11. SaPKo Savonlinna 22 521561:12512 12. Kiekko-67 Turku 22 301960:1766 Sources: Elite Prospects;
Final round Club GP W T L GF–GA Pts 1. Ässät Pori 32 2246140:8848 2. Jokerit Helsinki 32 2039145:9743 3. HIFK Helsinki 32 19211159:10540 4. Tappara Tampere 32 17510157:9439 5. HJK Helsinki 32 16412147:11936 6. Ilves Tampere 32 15611135:11436 Source: Elite Prospects
References
External links Season on hockeyarchives.info