Petteri Nokelainen
- January 10, 2024
- Ice Hockey Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Petteri Nokelainen |
Occupation | Ice hockey player |
Date Of Birth | Jan 16, 1986(1986-01-16) |
Age | 38 |
Birthplace | Imatra |
Country | Finland |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Petteri Nokelainen Biography
Name | Petteri Nokelainen |
Birthday | Jan 16 |
Birth Year | 1986 |
Place Of Birth | Imatra |
Birth Country | Finland |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Petteri Nokelainen is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on January 16, 1986 in Imatra, Finland. Petteri Antti Nokelainen (born January 16, 1986) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward who played over 200 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He concluded his professional career in returning to his original club, SaiPa of the Finnish Liiga.
On March 3, 2010, Nokelainen was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Helping the Coyotes qualify for the playoffs for the first time in 7 seasons, Petteri went scoreless in five postseason games against the Detroit Red Wings. On July 1, 2010, Nokelainen was bought out from the remaining year of his contract by the Coyotes, releasing him as a free agent. Later that summer, Nokelainen signed a two-year contract with Jokerit of the SM-liiga. Nokelainen’s season ended with a trophy, as Finland won the 2011 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia with Nokelainen scoring the game-winning goal in the final against Sweden.
After one season with Jokerit, Nokelainen returned to the Phoenix Coyotes, signing a one-year contract on May 20, 2011.
On August 16, 2013, Nokelainen returned to Europe as a free agent and signed a one-year contract with Swedish club, Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
On September 11, 2007, Nokelainen was traded to Boston for Ben Walter and a conditional second round draft pick. On March 4, 2009, Nokelainen was traded by the Bruins to the Anaheim Ducks for Steve Montador.
Petteri Nokelainen Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Ice Hockey Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Petteri Nokelainen is one of the richest Ice hockey player from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Petteri Nokelainen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Nokelainen was drafted by the New York Islanders as their first-round pick, 16th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the SM-Liiga for SaiPa in his native Finland, before going to North America in 2005 to play for the New York Islanders. Prior to Saipa, he played in Imatran Ketterä.
Twelve games into the 2005–06 NHL season with the Islanders, during which he scored a goal and an assist, Petteri suffered a severe knee injury. Many thought that this injury would sideline him for the rest of the year, but the knee healed without surgery and Nokelainen returned to finish the rest of the season with the Islanders. His knee still required surgery, which he had performed after the season.
On October 23, 2011, the Montreal Canadiens acquired Nokelainen and defenceman Garrett Stafford from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Brock Trotter and a seventh-round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 1.85 m |
Petteri Nokelainen height 1.85 m Jake weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
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Facts & Trivia
Jake Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Petteri Nokelainen celebrates birthday on January 16 of every year.