Jussi Markkanen

Jussi Markkanen

Finnish professional hockey player Jussi Markkanen plays for the HC CSKA Moscow in Russia. He previously played in the National Hockey League from 2002 to 2007.

Fast Facts

Born: May 8, 1975
Birthplace: Imatra, Finland
Nickname: Juicy
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 182 lbs.
Position: Goaltender
Saves: Left
Draft year: 2001
Spouse: Sanna

NHL Career

Markkanen was drafted 133rd overall in the 2001 NHL draft by the Edmonton Oilers. He made his NHL debut in 2002 and played one season with the Oilers before he was traded to the New York Rangers on June 30, 2003. Markkanen played just 26 games with the Rangers, then was traded back to the Oilers. During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, he played for the Lada Togliatti in Russia. After the lockout, Markkanen played two additional seasons with the Oilers, then was released in 2007.

Timeline

1991-95: SaiPa Lappeenranta, SM-Liiga
1995-96: Tappara Tampere, SM-Liiga
1996-00: SaiPa Lappeenranta, SL-Liiga
2000-01: Tappara Tampere, SM-Liiga
2001: Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers
2002-03: Edmonton Oilers
2003-04: New York Rangers
2004: Edmonton Oilers
2004-05: Lada Togliatti, RSL
2005-07: Edmonton Oilers
2007-08: Team Jokerit, SM-liiga
2008-present: HC CSKA Moscow, RSL

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Jussi Markkanen Vital Stats

- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 185
- Rookie Year: 2001-2002

Jussi Markkanen Timeline

May 8, 1975: Born
1991: Joined Team SaiPa of the SM-liiga in Finland
2001: Drafted 133rd overall in the 5th round of the NHL entry draft by the Edmonton Oilers
2001: NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers
2003: Traded to the New York Rangers
2004: Traded back to the Edmonton Oilers
2007: Signed as a free agent with Team Jokerit of the SM-liiga

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