NIKO
KAPANEN
C
Ht/Wt
5’9’’,
180 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
6
years
Debut
Oct 9, 2001
Born
Apr 29, 1978
(46 yrs)
Hameenlinna, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Dallas in 1998 (6/173).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008-06-09 |
Signed with the Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL.
|
| 2008-04-06 |
Missed the last regular season game (flu).
|
| 2007-02-27 |
Claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Thrashers.
|
| 2007-02-26 |
Placed on waivers by the Atlanta Thrashers.
|
| 2006-07-20 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Atlanta Thrashers to a multi-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2002-03 |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2006 (Finland) |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2010 (Finland) |
