JANNE
NISKALA
D
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
199 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
1
year
Debut
Oct 4, 2008
Born
Sep 22, 1981
(42 yrs)
Vasteras, Sweden
Drafted
Drafted by Nashville in 2004 (5/147).
Drafted from
Lukko Rauma (Fin)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2008-11-13 |
Signed with the Frolunda HC of the Elitserien Hockey League (Sweden).
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| 2008-11-06 |
Assigned to the Norfolk Admirals (AHL).
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| 2008-07-02 |
Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a one-year contract.
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| 2008-06-30 |
Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Janne Niskala from the Philadelphia Flyers for a sixth-round draft pick in 2009. |
| 2008-06-24 |
Acquired from the Nashville Predators.
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The Philadelphia Flyers acquired defenseman Janne Niskala from the Nashville Predators for winger Triston Grant and a seventh-round draft pick in 2009. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2010 (Finland) |
