VILLE
NIEMINEN
LW
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
200 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
7
years
Debut
Jan 29, 2000
Born
Apr 6, 1977
(47 yrs)
Tampere, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Colorado in 1997 (3/78).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-20 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2007-02-27 |
Acquired from the San Jose Sharks.
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The San Jose Sharks acquired right winger Bill Guerin from the St. Louis Blues for forward Ville Nieminen, forward Jay Barriball and a first-round draft pick in 2007. |
| 2007-01-06 |
Missed 12 games (lower body injury).
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| 2006-12-09 |
Lower body injury, day-to-day.
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| 2006-03-08 |
Acquired from the New York Rangers.
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The San Jose Sharks acquired winger Ville Nieminen from the New York Rangers for a third-round draft pick in 2006. |
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2000-01 (Colorado) |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2006 (Finland) |
