Jussi Markkanen
| Jussi Markkanen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Markkanen with the Edmonton Oilers in 2007 | |||
| Born |
8 May 1975 Imatra, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
SaiPa Tappara Edmonton Oilers New York Rangers Lada Togliatti Jokerit HC CSKA Moscow EV Zug | ||
| National team | Finland | ||
| NHL draft |
133rd overall, 2001 Edmonton Oilers | ||
| Playing career | 2001–2018 | ||
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Jussi Markkanen (born 8 May 1975) is a Finnish professional ice hockey executive and former goaltender. He is currently serving as general manager of SaiPa. Markkanen played extensively in various European professional leagues as well as the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, 133rd overall, by the Edmonton Oilers, as an over-aged entrant.