Chicago Blackhawks' 1st round choice (9th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Player Notes:
- 2006-07 -
- Suffered a sprained knee on September 22nd at Columbus and will be sidelined for about 3 more weeks
- Pre-Season: 2gp - 0-0=0 - 0 pim
-CAREER-
- Represented Team Finland in four World Junior Championships capturing one Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze Medals..
- Was Assistant Captain for Team Finland in the under-18 World Juniors in 2000 that won a Gold Medal.
- Was Assistant Captain for Team Finland in the under-20 World Juniors in 2002 that won a Bromnze Medal.
- Served as Captain of Team Finland in the under-20 World Juniors in 2003 where he led the tournament in scoring as Finalnd won a Bronze Medal.
- Appeared in 6 games for Team Finland in the World Cup in 2004 and had 1-2=3 while placing second in the tournament
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