| Juhani Jasu | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 19 January 1988 Eurajoki, Finland | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| Liiga team Former teams | HIFK Helsinki Lukko HPK Tappara | ||
| National team |  Finland | ||
| Playing career | 2007–present | ||
Juhani Jasu (born 19 January 1988) is a Finnish ice hockey player who currently plays professionally in Finland for HIFK Helsinki of the Liiga. [1]
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