Olli Jokinen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Olli Jokinen
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 5, 1978(1978-12-05)
Age	46
Birthplace	Kuopio
Country	Finland
Birth City	Northern Savonia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Olli Jokinen Biography

Olli Jokinen is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on December 5, 1978 in Kuopio, Northern Savonia, Finland. Finnish center from Finland who was among the top offensive performers for the Florida Panthers in the early-to-mid 2000s. He took home the silver medal for Finland’s Finnish national team in the 2006 Olympics and also bronze medals in the games of 2010 and 2014.

Between 2010 and 2012, he played with the winger From 2010 to 2012, he was teammates with winger Jarome Iginla on the Calgary Flames. for the Calgary Flames.

Jokinen began with his hometown team, KalPa, playing for the squad’s under-18 and junior teams between 1994 and 1996. He made his debut with the senior team in the SM-liiga in 1995–96, appearing in 15 games, scoring one goal and one assist. He moved onto HIFK in 1996–97, where he played full-time with the senior squad. He was the youngest player on the team, and in 50 games, scored 14 goals and 41 points. He was recognized as the SM-liiga’s rookie of the year, and was presented with the Jarmo Wasama memorial trophy.

He has an older brother, Ville, who played 47 games in SM-liiga between 1996 and 1998 with four points (one goal and three assists) and 58 penalty minutes.

He got married to his childhood sweetheart Katerina in 2001. The pair had 3 daughters.

Olli Jokinen Net Worth

Olli Jokinen is one of the richest Hockey Player from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Olli Jokinen 's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was picked third during the 1997 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He was only a short time on the professional scene with the Kings before being transferred with the New York Islanders in 1999 and then the Panthers in 2000.

His most impressive statistical year came in 2006-07, when he set record- setting assists (39) and assist (52) in an impressive 91 points.

Olli Veli Pekka Jokinen (born December 5, 1978) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings third overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, with whom he made his NHL debut. He has also played for the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues. He began his professional career with KalPa and then HIFK of the Finnish SM-liiga. Additionally, he played for EHC Kloten of the Swiss National League A and Södertälje SK of the Swedish Elitserien. He also holds the records for most points and goals for the Florida Panthers.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Olli Jokinen height 6 ft 3 in Olli weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Olli Jokinen Dating?

According to our records, Olli Jokinen married to Katerina Jokinen. As of December 1, 2023, Olli Jokinen’s is not dating anyone.

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Returning to North America, Jokinen began the 1998–99 season with the Kings’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. He earned a recall to Los Angeles after nine games, in which he scored nine points. He recorded his first NHL point on November 5, 1998, with an assist in a game against the St. Louis Blues, then scored his first NHL goal five nights later against the Calgary Flames. Jokinen was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for November, scoring eight points in 11 games. He finished the season with 21 points in 66 games played. Following the conclusion of the season, on June 20, 1999, Jokinen was traded to the New York Islanders, along with Josh Green, Mathieu Biron and a first-round selection at that year’s draft, in exchange for Žigmund Pálffy, Bryan Smolinski, Marcel Cousineau and a fourth-round selection. Jokinen was considered the central piece of the deal from New York’s perspective, as they gave up their top player in Pálffy.

Facts & Trivia

Olli Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Olli Jokinen celebrates birthday on December 5 of every year.

Internationally, Jokinen has played for Finland on numerous occasions. He was an all-star and named best forward of the 1998 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, leading his nation to the gold medal. He is a four-time Olympian, winning a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and bronze at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Sochi, respectively. He has also won two silver and three bronze medals at the World Championships and played for the Finnish team that finished second to Canada at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

Top Facts about Olli Jokinen

1. Olli Jokinen is a retired Finnish ice hockey player.
2. He played in the NHL for 17 seasons.
3. Jokinen was drafted third overall in 1997 by the Los Angeles Kings.
4. He scored over 300 goals and had over 700 points in his career.
5. Jokinen represented Finland in numerous international tournaments, including four Olympics.
6. He won a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
7. Jokinen played for eight different NHL teams during his career.
8. He was known for his physical play and leadership on the ice.
9. Jokinen was named to one NHL All-Star Game (2003).
10. He retired from professional hockey in 2018 at age 39.

What happened Olli Jokinen?

After Jokinen retired from hockey in 2015 , he created the South Florida Hockey Academy, along with former Florida Panthers players Tomáš Vokoun and Radek Dvořák.

Who owns Florida Panthers?

Vincent J. Viola is the Chairman, Owner and Governor of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, FLA Live Arena, and SSE’s additional operating entities. Mr. Viola also co-owns the 2017 Kentucky Derby winning horse, Always Dreaming and co-owns 2019 Breeder’s Cup Classic winner Vino Rosso.

Are Jussi and Olli Jokinen related?

Jokinen is of no relation to former NHL player Olli Jokinen , but has a younger brother, Juho, who also plays hockey. During his NHL career, Jokinen was widely considered a shootout and faceoff specialist.

How much is Vinny Viola worth?

3.6 billion USD (2022)

How much would it cost to buy the Florida Panthers?

This graph depicts the value of the Florida Panthers franchise of the National Hockey League from 2006 to 2021. In 2021, the franchise had an estimated value of 450 million U.S. dollars.