SAMI
LEPISTO
D
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
193 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Feb 16, 2008
Born
Oct 17, 1984
(39 yrs)
Espoo, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Washington in 2004 (3/66).
Drafted from
Jokerit Helsinki (Fin)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-08-01 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2013-01-13 |
Signed with the HC Lev Praha of the KHL.
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| 2012-12-27 |
Released by the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL).
|
| 2012-06-04 |
Signed with the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL.
|
| 2012-04-07 |
Missed 13 games (left leg injury).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WJC-A | The Directorate - Best Player The Directorate - Best Player | 2003-04 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2003-04 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2014 (Finland), 2010 (Finland) |
Scouting Report
Moved the puck with aplomb. Had sound defensive instincts and a history of putting up numbers at lower levels. Could log a lot of ice time. Lost some battles in front of the net and in the corners, mainly due to his lack of strength. Was somewhat inconsistent, especially in the offensive zone.
Long Range Potential: Depth puck-moving defenseman.
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