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Joni
Pitkanen
Defense
Birthdate
19/9/1983
Birthplace
Oulu, FIN
Draft Info
2002: Rd 1, Pk 4 (PHI)
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ECHL OK's new 5-year labor deal, ends strike spanning 41 games
The Professional Hockey Players' Association and the North American minor league ECHL have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement ending a strike that forced the postponement of 41 games.
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Inside Jakob Chychrun's breakout: Big goals, Olympic pressure
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Bruins bring losing streak into game against the Oilers
Boston Bruins (20-18-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6, in the Pacific Division)
Wild aim to keep road win streak going in game against the Sharks
Minnesota Wild (24-10-6, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (19-17-3, in the Pacific Division)
