JANNE NIINIMAA
D
Ht/Wt 6’1’’, 220 lbs
Shoots L
Experience 10 years
Debut Oct 5, 1996
Born May 22, 1975 (49 yrs) Raahe, Finland
Drafted Drafted by Philadelphia in 1993 (2/36).
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2014-02-10 Announced his retirement.
2007-09-07 Signed with the HC Davos of the Switzerland National League A.
2006-09-30 Acquired from the Dallas Stars. 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).
2006-03-26 Left ankle injury, day-to-day.
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)