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Janne
Niinimaa
Defense
Birthdate
22/5/1975
Birthplace
Raahe, FIN
Draft Info
1993: Rd 2, Pk 36 (PHI)
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Biography
Birthdate
22/5/1975
Birthplace
Raahe, FIN
Draft Info
1993: Rd 2, Pk 36 (PHI)
Position
Defense
Career History
Montreal Canadiens
2006-2007 (1 Season)
Dallas Stars
2005*-2006 (1 Season)
New York Islanders
2002*-2004, 2005-2005* (3 Seasons)
Edmonton Oilers
1997-2002* (6 Seasons)
Philadelphia Flyers
1996-1998 (2 Seasons)
NHL News
Winter Olympic hockey records: All-time results, more stats
Since 1920, hockey has been a marquee event at the Olympics. Check out key Olympic hockey stats and records throughout history now.
USA Men's Hockey takes on Latvia
Here's what to watch for when the USA Men's National team faces Latvia on Thursday
U.S. men's hockey ready to get gold chase underway
Team USA will begin its Olympic tournament on Thursday against Latvia. Here's everything we've learned so far about the team ahead of its opener.
Which NHL players are playing in 2026 Winter Olympics?
Talent from teams across the NHL will be participating for their countries in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Find out which players will be taking part.
How is Olympic ice hockey different from NHL? Rules 101
Ice hockey is one of the most popular events each Winter Olympics cycle. Check out information on the format, scoring, rules, and more now.
Slovakia upsets Finland 4-1 to open Olympic men's hockey
Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice to pick up where he left off four years ago as Slovakia pulled off an upset in the first men's hockey game of the Milan Cortina Olympics by beating Finland 4-1.
