JANNE
NIINIMAA
D
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
220 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
10
years
Debut
Oct 5, 1996
Born
May 22, 1975
(48 yrs)
Raahe, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Philadelphia in 1993 (2/36).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2007-09-07 |
Signed with the HC Davos of the Switzerland National League A.
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| 2006-09-30 |
Acquired from the Dallas Stars.
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The Montreal Canadiens acquired defensemen Janne Niinimaa and a fifth-round draft pick in 2007 from the Dallas Stars for center Mike Ribeiro and a sixth-round draft pick in 2008. |
| 2006-03-31 |
Missed 2 games (left ankle injury).
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| 2006-03-26 |
Left ankle injury, day-to-day.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 1996-97 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2000-01 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 1998 (Finland) |
