JANI
RITA
LW
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
206 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
4
years
Debut
Mar 2, 2002
Born
Jul 25, 1981
(42 yrs)
Helsinki, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Edmonton in 1999 (1/13).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2006-05-02 |
Signed with the HIFK Helsinki of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
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| 2006-01-26 |
Acquired from the Edmonton Oilers.
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The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenseman Dick Tarnstrom from the Pittsburgh Penguins for winger Jani Rita and defenseman Cory Cross. |
| 2005-08-10 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers to a two-year contract.
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| 2004-08-17 |
NHL lockout: Signed with the HPK Hameenlinna of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
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| 2004-07-15 |
Re-signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2000-01 |
