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    Joni Pitkanen

    JoniPitkanen

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      9/19/1983
    • Birthplace
      Oulu, FIN
    • Draft Info
      2002: Rd 1, Pk 4 (PHI)

    Stats

    • G
      57
    • A
      225
    • PTS
      282
    • +/-
      -8
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      • NHL veteran Joni Pitkanen returns to ice, could boost Finland at World Cup
        • 10Y
        • Joe McDonald
        Joni Pitkanen
        • Players OK hybrid icing, to start this season
          • 13Y
          • NHL Morning Links - Sept. 13
            • 13Y
            • Tim Kavanagh
            • NHL Morning Links - Sept. 12
              • 13Y
              • Tim Kavanagh
              • Pitkanen's heel still healing, out for season
                • 13Y
                • Hurricanes' Pitkanen to miss entire season
                  • 13Y
                  • NHL Morning Links - Sept. 11
                    • 13Y
                    • Victoria Matiash
                    • NHL Morning Links - Sept. 6
                      • 13Y
                      • Tim Kavanagh
                      • Pitkanen out for season due to broken heel
                        • 13Y
                        • Fallout from Pitkanen injury
                          • 13Y
                          • Victoria Matiash

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