Finnish Rookie of the Year (1993) WC-A All-Star Team (1995, 2004) IHL Second All-Star Team (2001) Traded to Nashville by San Jose for Nashville's 5th round pick (later traded to Phoenix Phoenix selected Josh Blackburn) in 1998 NHL Draft, June 26, 1998. Missed majority of 1998-99 due to shoulder surgery, December 10, 1998. Signed as a free agent by Jokerit Helsinki (Finland), April 26, 2001. Signed as a free agent by Lugano (Swiss), April 9, 2003. Signed as a free agent by Florida, June 15, 2006. Signed as a free agent by Minsk (KHL), July 31, 2009. Signed as a free agent by HIFK Helsinki (Finland), June 29, 2010. Officially announced his retirement, March 7, 2014. |