Unto Mauri Wiitala (5 July 1925 – 16 January 2019)[1] was a Finnish professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga.

Born in Kuolemajärvi, Finland, he played for Hämeenlinnan Tarmo before working as a referee and hockey executive.

He competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics with Team Finland and five Ice Hockey World Championships.

After retirement, Wiitala became a referee for 15 consecutive seasons which included two Winter Olympic Games and three Ice Hockey World Championships.

[2] He also served as chairperson of the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame from 1996 to 2001.