Jyri Niemi

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Jyri Niemi
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Born (1990-06-15) June 15, 1990 (age 32)
Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Connecticut Whale
HPK
Ilves
KooKoo
Vaasan Sport
NHL Draft 72nd overall, 2008
New York Islanders
Playing career 20102019

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

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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. [1]

On May 17, 2013, HPK of the Finnish Liiga announced they had signed Niemi to play for the 2013–14 season. [2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2006–07 HPK Jr. A3563972
2007–08 Saskatoon Blades WHL 4914203457
2008–09 Saskatoon BladesWHL607253274616710
2009–10 Saskatoon BladesWHL5082129671020226
2010–11 Hartford Wolf Pack/CT Whale AHL 4636922
2011–12 Connecticut WhaleAHL80114
2011–12 Greenville Road Warriors ECHL 52912218230112
2012–13 Connecticut WhaleAHL111129
2012–13 Greenville Road WarriorsECHL1515634500012
2013–14 HPK Liiga 231893250002
2014–15 HPKLiiga41491328
2015–16 Ilves Liiga2415622
2016–17 IlvesLiiga120336
2017–18 KooKoo Liiga34281055
2018–19 Vaasan Sport Liiga414121697
Liiga totals17512455724050002

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2009 Finland WJC 7th62136
2010 FinlandWJC5th63256
Junior totals1253812

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References

  1. "Rangers get blueliner Niemi from Islanders". New York Rangers. May 5, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
  2. "HPK announces player signings". HPK. May 17, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.