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Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
Nickname(s) The Spicy Finn
Height
Weight		 6 ft 0 in (1. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Winger in hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area A shot in Ice hockey is an attempt by a player to score a goal by striking the puck with their stick in the direction of the net A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Human height varies according to both "nature" and "nurture". 83 m)
198 lb (90 kg/14 st 2 lb)
Pro clubs NHL
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
New York Rangers
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Colorado Avalanche
Nationality Flag of Finland Finland
Born May 18, 1960 (1960-05-18) (age 48),
Helsinki, FIN
NHL Draft 69th overall, 1980
Edmonton Oilers
Pro career 1977 – 1998
Hall of Fame, 2001

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Early career

He began his pro career with Jokerit in the Finnish SM-liiga. Jokerit ( English: Jokers) is an Ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. SM-liiga is the top professional Ice hockey league in Finland, and generally regarded as one of the top leagues in Europe Kurri played a total of three seasons for Jokerit. After his third season, Kurri was contracted to the Edmonton Oilers by then General Manager and Head Coach Glen Sather. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Glen "Slats" Sather (born September 2, 1943 in High River, Alberta) is a retired professional Ice hockey left winger in

NHL career

Edmonton Oilers (1980–1990)

When Kurri arrived to the Oilers he was soon paired with Wayne Gretzky, a phenomenal Canadian centre. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Centre ( center in the USA) in Ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice The duo of Kurri and Gretzky started to be effective after Esa Tikkanen was added to the first line in 1986. Esa Tikkanen (born January 25, 1965 in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired Finnish professional Ice hockey forward The trio would be known as "The Finnish Sandwich" as its wingers, Kurri and Tikkanen, were Finnish.

During his tenure in Edmonton, he was nicknamed the "Finnish Flash" (a title since usurped by Teemu Selänne). Teemu Ilmari Selänne (ˈteːmu ˈilmɑri ˈselænːe (born July 3, 1970) is a Finnish professional Ice hockey right winger who currently Kurri was "by far our most complete player," according to Oilers' director of personnel Barry Fraser. Although Kurri never won the Selke Trophy, he was regarded as one of the best defensive forwards in the NHL. The Frank J Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game Alongside with Kurri, Tikkanen and Gretzky, Edmonton had future hall-of-famers Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr and Mark Messier. Paul Douglas Coffey (born June 1 1961 in York, Ontario) is a retired professional Ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League Grant S Fuhr (born September 28 1962 is a former Goaltender in the National Hockey League. Mark John Douglas Messier (born January 18 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former Ice hockey centerman of the National Hockey League The team won four Stanley Cups during Gretzky's tenure. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion In 1988, however, the team would be dismantled when Gretzky was infamously traded, along with team enforcer Marty McSorley, to the Los Angeles Kings. Enforcer is an unofficial role in Ice hockey. The term is sometimes used synonymously with " fighter " " tough guy " or " goon Martin James McSorley (born May 18, 1963 is a Canadian former Professional hockey player in the National Hockey League and former Head The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. Following Gretzky's trade to Los Angeles in 1988, Kurri recorded 195 points in 154 games, leading the Oilers to their fifth and, to date, final Stanley Cup in 1990.

Kurri won five Stanley Cups, all with Edmonton (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990). The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) In 1984–85 he had 135 points and scored 50 goals in his first 50 games, however his 50th game was the Oilers' 53rd game so it does not count as an official 50 goals in 50 games. The 1984–85 NHL season was the 68th season of the National Hockey League. 50 goals in 50 games refers to the act of scoring 50 goals in the first 50 games of a National Hockey League (NHL season A year later, he led the league in goals with 68. In 1984–85 Kurri set a record for goals by a right winger when he scored 71. The record lasted for five years until broken by Brett Hull when he scored 72 goals in 1989–90 (Hull's 86 goals in 1990–91 is the current record). Brett Andrew Hull (born August 9, 1964 in Belleville, Ontario and raised in Chicago, Winnipeg and Vancouver) is a

Kurri's 19 goals in the 1985 post-season (18 games played) tied an NHL record set by the Philadelphia Flyers' Reggie Leach in the 1976 playoffs (16 games played). Reginald Joseph Leach (born April 23, 1950 in Riverton, Manitoba, Canada) is a retired Professional Ice hockey winger who He also had four hat tricks in the conference finals, another feat that no player has ever equaled.

Though Kurri was still contracted to the Oilers, he opted for a season in Italy and played for HC Milano Devils of the Italian Serie A with Paul Hetherington of CDS. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Serie A (full name la Serie A di hockey su ghiaccio, or A Series of ice hockey) is the name of the top tier of professional Ice hockey in Italy

Los Angeles Kings (1991–1996)

After a season in Italy, Kurri was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers and then to the Los Angeles Kings on the same day. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. Kurri was reunited with Gretzky. The pair had a fairly successful campaign in 1993 leading the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals where they faced off against the Montreal Canadiens. The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Kurri managed to put together 17 points in 24 games during the run, in which the Kings ultimately fell short and lost the series in 5 games. Jari followed the run up with a few more solid seasons as a Los Angeles King, scoring 146 points in 176 games, his decline in scoring was primarily due to his reduced role, and transition into a more defensive minded forward.

Kurri's best season for the Kings was during the successful 1992–93 NHL season when Kurri posted 27 goals and 60 assists in 82 games. The 1992–93 NHL season was the 76th regular season of the National Hockey League. During the 1994–95 NHL lockout Jari Kurri represented Jokerit, the team which he played for before his NHL career. The 1994–95 NHL lockout came after a year of NHL hockey that was played without a Collective bargaining agreement. Kurri played alongside with Teemu Selänne, the 1992 winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy and a rising NHL Star who won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2007–2008 with the Ducks. Teemu Ilmari Selänne (ˈteːmu ˈilmɑri ˈselænːe (born July 3, 1970) is a Finnish professional Ice hockey right winger who currently The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League After the lockout Kurri returned to Los Angeles but was traded to New York Rangers in 1996 for their playoff run. The New York Rangers are a professional Ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States.

New York Rangers (1996)

Jari Kurri's visit to New York was a short one. Kurri played the remainder of the 1995–96 NHL season with the Rangers and posted one goal and four assists in 14 games. The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. While he may not have put up the points the Rangers expected him to at the end of the regular season, Kurri proved some of his value by notching 8 points in 11 playoff games with the Rangers.

Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1996–1997)

After his short period in NY Rangers, Kurri signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The Anaheim Ducks are a professional Ice hockey team based in Anaheim California, USA. Kurri intended to play alongside with Teemu Selänne and Paul Kariya, but was ultimately reduced to a smaller role on the second and third lines, despite a new found confidence from rigorous summer training. Paul Tetsuhiko Kariya (born October 16, 1974 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a professional Ice hockey player The Mighty Ducks made it to Playoffs and defeated the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round but they were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round.

Colorado Avalanche (1997–1998)

After his single season with the Mighty Ducks, Kurri was signed by the Colorado Avalanche, the 1996 Stanley Cup Champions. The Colorado Avalanche are a professional Ice hockey team based in Denver Colorado, United States Kurri had a more defensive role with the Avalanche. Kurri's highlight of the season was his 600th NHL career goal, which he scored during a regular season game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings. Despite having a strong team with players like Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg and Patrick Roy, the Avalanche were eliminated quickly in the playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers. Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has (born July 20, 1973) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey center who is currently a free agent in the National Hockey League (NHL Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender Kurri played his final NHL game (Game 6) in Edmonton, before the Avalanche were finally defeated in the 7th game.

Conclusion

Jari Kurri finished his career as the highest scoring European-born player in NHL history with totals of 601 goals, 797 assists, and 1,398 points. He also finished with 106 career playoff goals and 233 playoff points, third all-time behind only Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. He is the first Finn to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hockey Hall of Fame ( Temple de la renommée du hockey in French) is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His 1398 points are 18th all-time, and the second highest among Europeans behind Jaromir Jagr. Jaromír Jágr ( pronounced, born February 15 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey He is 14th in all-time goals with 601. He is the second leading scorer in Oiler history, with 1,043 points in 754 games, behind only Gretzky. His #17 has been retired by both the Oilers and the Finnish national men's ice hockey team. 2008 World Championship team Olympic record 1952 - Finished in 7th place 1956 - did not participate

Olympic medal record
Men's Ice Hockey
Bronze 1998 Nagano Finland

He has a trophy named after him in the SM-liiga, the Jari Kurri trophy. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVIII Olympic Winter Games were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1998 Overview Games were played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena. The Jari Kurri trophy is an Ice hockey trophy awarded by the Finnish SM-liiga to the best player in the SM-liiga playoffs Kurri is currently the General Manager of the Finnish national men's ice hockey team. 2008 World Championship team Olympic record 1952 - Finished in 7th place 1956 - did not participate

Kurri married former Miss Finland, Vanessa Kurri, née Forsman, in 2004; they have two daughters, Odessa (b. Miss Finland (in Finnish: Miss Suomi) is an annual Finnish Beauty contest. 2002) and Alissa (b. 2005), and one son, Paulus (b. 2007). Kurri also has twin boys (Joonas and Ville) from his first marriage to Tiina Kurri. Gretzky is the godfather to Kurri's children — not surprising, as during their prime in Edmonton, Kurri was always closest to Gretzky, who himself has always been the first to acknowledge his teammates for their success, and frequently fed Kurri goal opportunities. Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. Coming from "The Great One", the compliment "Jari and I see the game the same way" is very generous.

However, Kurri had a last laugh when he faced Gretzky on ice for the last time, when Finland and Canada played for the Olympic Bronze medal in Nagano. Overview Games were played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena. Finland was the underdog against the All-star team of Canada, but eventually Finland won the game 3–2. Kurri scored the first goal of the game, which turned out to be the last goal of his professional career. [1]

Lately Kurri has worked as a GM of Finnish national men's ice hockey team, scouting players and assisting the head coach. 2008 World Championship team Olympic record 1952 - Finished in 7th place 1956 - did not participate

On October 27th Jari Kurri's jersey number 17 was retired by his former team Jokerit during the club's 40th Anniversary celebrations. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Jokerit ( English: Jokers) is an Ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. Kurri already has his national team jersey number retired on the ceiling of Hartwall Areena, the home ice of Finnish national men's ice hockey team and SM-liiga team Jokerit

Transactions

Achievements

Career statistics

    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1977–78 Jokerit SM-liiga 29 2 9 11 12 6 1 7 8 2
1978–79 Jokerit SM-liiga 33 16 14 30 12 -- -- -- -- --
1979–80 Jokerit SM-liiga 33 23 16 39 22 -- -- -- -- --
1980–81 Edmonton Oilers NHL 75 32 43 75 40 9 5 7 12 4
1981–82 Edmonton Oilers NHL 71 32 54 86 32 5 2 5 7 10
1982–83 Edmonton Oilers NHL 80 45 59 104 22 16 8 15 23 8
1983–84 Edmonton Oilers NHL 64 52 61 113 14 19 14 14 28 13
1984–85 Edmonton Oilers NHL 73 71 64 135 30 18 19 12 31 6
1985–86 Edmonton Oilers NHL 78 68 63 131 22 10 2 10 12 4
1986–87 Edmonton Oilers NHL 79 54 54 108 41 21 15 10 25 20
1987–88 Edmonton Oilers NHL 80 43 53 96 30 19 14 17 31 12
1988–89 Edmonton Oilers NHL 76 44 58 102 69 7 3 5 8 6
1989–90 Edmonton Oilers NHL 78 33 60 93 48 22 10 15 25 18
1990–91 HC Devils Milano ITA 30 27 48 75 6 10 10 12 22 2
1991–92 Los Angeles Kings NHL 73 23 37 60 24 4 1 2 3 4
1992–93 Los Angeles Kings NHL 82 27 60 87 38 24 9 8 17 12
1993–94 Los Angeles Kings NHL 81 31 46 77 48 -- -- -- -- --
1994–95 Jokerit SM-liiga 20 10 9 19 10 -- -- -- -- --
Los Angeles Kings NHL 38 10 19 29 24 -- -- -- -- --
1995–96 Los Angeles Kings NHL 57 17 23 40 37 -- -- -- -- --
New York Rangers NHL 14 1 4 5 2 11 3 5 8 2
1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL 82 13 22 35 12 11 1 2 3 4
1997–98 Colorado Avalanche NHL 70 5 17 22 12 4 0 0 0 0
NHL Totals 1251 601 797 1398 545 200 106 127 233 123

See also

References

  1. ^ CNN/SI - Nagano Olympics - Olympic Men's Hockey Recap (Canada-Finland) - February 21, 1998

External links

Preceded by
Wayne Gretzky		 NHL Goal Leader
1986		 Succeeded by
Wayne Gretzky
Preceded by
Mike Bossy		 Winner of the Lady Byng Trophy
1985		 Succeeded by
Mike Bossy
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, also known as the Maurice Richard Trophy is awarded annually to the leading goal scorer in the National Hockey League The 1985–86 NHL season was the 69th season of the National Hockey League. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player Michael Dean "Mike" Bossy (born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 22[[ 957]] is a former Canadian Ice hockey player who played The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited The 1984–85 NHL season was the 68th season of the National Hockey League. Michael Dean "Mike" Bossy (born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 22[[ 957]] is a former Canadian Ice hockey player who played
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