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Jyri Niemi
Finnish ice hockey defenceman

Jyri Niemi

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Finnish ice hockey defenceman
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Age
34 years
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Weight:
207 lbs
Sports Teams
HPK
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Biography

Jyri Niemi (born June 15, 1990) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for Ilves of the Finnish Liiga. Niemi was selected by the New York Islanders in the 3rd round (72nd overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Niemi played three seasons in major junior, with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League. Unable to agree to terms with the Islanders on May 5, 2010, Niemi's rights were traded by the Islanders to neighboring rivals, the New York Rangers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. He was immediately signed to a three-year entry-level contract to begin his professional career.

On May 17, 2013, HPK of the Finnish Liiga announced they had signed Niemi to play for the 2013–14 season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2006–07HPKJr. A3563972
2007–08Saskatoon BladesWHL4914203457
2008–09Saskatoon BladesWHL607253274616710
2009–10Saskatoon BladesWHL5082129671020226
2010–11Hartford Wolf Pack/CT WhaleAHL4636922
2011–12Connecticut WhaleAHL80114
2011–12Greenville Road WarriorsECHL52912218230112
2012–13Connecticut WhaleAHL111129
2012–13Greenville Road WarriorsECHL1515634500012
2013–14HPKLiiga231893250002
2014–15HPKLiiga41491328
2015–16IlvesLiiga2415622
Liiga totals88622288250002

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2009FinlandWJC7th62136
2010FinlandWJC5th63256
Junior totals1253812
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