| Niko Nieminen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born | 16 June 1982 Espoo, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Espoo Blues Tappara HPK | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2000–2013 | ||
Niko Nieminen (born 16 June 1982) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward who played in the SM-liiga for the Espoo Blues, Tappara, and HPK. [1]
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