Sami Niku
- January 10, 2024
- Ice Hockey Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Sami Niku |
Occupation | Ice Hockey Player |
Date Of Birth | Oct 10, 1996(1996-10-10) |
Age | 28 |
Birthplace | Haapavesi |
Country | Finland |
Birth City | Northern Ostrobothnia |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Sami Niku Biography
Name | Sami Niku |
Birthday | Oct 10 |
Birth Year | 1996 |
Place Of Birth | Haapavesi |
Home Town | Northern Ostrobothnia |
Birth Country | Finland |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Sami Niku is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on October 10, 1996 in Haapavesi, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Sami Niku (born 10 October 1996) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Niku was selected by the Jets in the 7th round (198th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Following the 2016–17 season with JYP, having played his first full season in the Liiga in posting 27 points in 59 games, Niku agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on May 15, 2017. He played most of the 2017–18 season with the Manitoba Moose, the Jets’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. He was called up by the Jets on April 1, 2018, and scored his first goal in his NHL debut in a Jets’ win over the Montreal Canadiens on April 3. At conclusion of the 2017–18 regular season, Niku was voted as the AHL’s top defenseman, as well as earning AHL First All-Star team and the AHL All-Rookie honours.
Sami Niku Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Ice Hockey Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Sami Niku is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sami Niku 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Internationally, Niku played in the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships, the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, and the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Niku made his Liiga debut playing with JYP Jyväskylä during the 2014–15 Liiga season.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Sami Niku Dating?
According to our records, Sami Niku is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Sami Niku’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Vasile Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Sami Niku celebrates birthday on October 10 of every year.
What happened Sami Niku?
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Sami Niku has cleared waivers. Sami Niku (Montreal) and Brett Connolly (Chicago) clear waivers. The 25-year-old was signed to a one-year contract with the Canadiens on September 24 after being bought out by the Winnipeg Jets.
What team does Sami Niku play for?
SeasonTeamLge
2019-20| Winnipeg Jets| NHL
2020-21| Winnipeg Jets| NHL
2021-22| Montreal Canadiens| NHL
Why is Sami Niku not playing?
Niku (concussion) has been activated off injured reserve , per the NHL’s media site. Although Niku has been cleared to play, he isn’t expected to be in the lineup for Saturday’s game versus the Rangers. The 25-year-old blueliner went scoreless in six games with Winnipeg last season.
Who did the Winnipeg Jets put on waivers?
Placed on NHL waivers today: Philippe Myers (NSH), Gerry Mayhew (PHI) and Philippe Desrosiers (WPG). Desrosiers, 26, was signed to a one-year, two- way contract by the Jets on Saturday.
Who is leading the NHL in goals?
Goals
RkNameGWG
1| Connor McDavid| 9
2| Johnny Gaudreau| 9
3| Jonathan Huberdeau| 7