Henri Nikkanen

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Henri Nikkanen
Born (2001-04-28) April 28, 2001 (age 23)
Mikkeli, Finland
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
Liiga team
Former teams		 SaiPa
Winnipeg Jets
Jukurit
Lahti Pelicans
NHL draft 113th overall, 2019
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2018–present

Henri Nikkanen (born April 28, 2001) is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for SaiPa in the Finnish Liiga. He was previously a prospect of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Playing career

Nikkanen made his Liiga debut for his hometown team Jukurit during the 2018–19 Liiga season. He played nine regular season games and scored two goals. [1] He was drafted 113th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. [2]

On 15 April 2021, Nikkanen left Jukurit to sign a two-year contract with fellow Liiga club, Lahti Pelicans. [3] [4] In the 2021–22 season, Nikkanen made 60 appearances in his lone season with the Pelicans, contributing with 7 goals and 12 points.

On 10 April 2022, Nikkanen was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the Winnipeg Jets. He immediately joined AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose for the remainder of the season. [5]

On 12 December 2024, after recording four points in 13 AHL games in the 2024-25 season, Nikkanen was waived by the Jets for the purpose of terminating his contract. [6] The following day, Nikkanen signed a two-year contract with SaiPa of the Finnish Liiga. [7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2016–17 JYP Jyväskylä Jr. A 133811231010
2017–18JYP JyväskyläJr. A502018381040220
2018–19 Jukurit Jr. A1427918—————
2018–19 Jukurit Liiga 92020—————
2018–19 Ketterä Mestis 21010—————
2019–20JukuritJr. A28131528234040
2019–20 JukuritLiiga270338—————
2020–21 JukuritLiiga477132012—————
2021–22 Lahti Pelicans Liiga607512830000
2021–22 Manitoba Moose AHL 4000210000
2022–23 Manitoba MooseAHL66511162450000
2023–24 Manitoba MooseAHL5775121620000
Liiga totals1431621372830000
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Canada

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2017 Finland U17 6th53250
2018 Finland HG18 7th42464
2021 Finland WJC Bronze medal icon.svg72130
Junior totals1677144

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References

  1. ↑ Henri Nikkanen profile - Eurohockey.com
  2. ↑ "Jets' Henri Nikkanen: Potential steal late in draft". CBS Sports . 26 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  3. ↑ "Pelicans announce signings" (in Finnish). Lahti Pelicans. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "Henri Nikkanen player profile" (in Finnish). Jatkoaika.com. March 2, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Jets sign forwards Henri Nikkanen and Daniel Torgersson to entry-level contracts". Winnipeg Jets. 10 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "JJets Place Former Fourth-Round Pick On Waivers For The Purpose Of Terminating His Contract". The Hockey News . 12 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Recently Released Jet Signs In Finland". The Hockey News . 13 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database


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