| Jesse Turkulainen | |||
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| Born | 1990 Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| SM-liiga team | Tappara | ||
| Playing career | 2008–present | ||
Jesse Turkulainen is a Finnish ice hockey player who currently plays professionally in Finland for Tappara of the SM-liiga. [1] Born in Sweden to Finnish parents, Turkulainen has lived most of his life in Sweden, and holds both Finnish and Swedish citizenship. [2]
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