JANI RITA
LW
Ht/Wt 6’1’’, 206 lbs
Shoots L
Experience 4 years
Debut Mar 2, 2002
Born Jul 25, 1981 (43 yrs) Helsinki, Finland
Drafted Drafted by Edmonton in 1999 (1/13).
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2006-05-02 Signed with the HIFK Helsinki of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
2006-01-26 Acquired from the Edmonton Oilers. 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.
2004-08-17 NHL lockout: Signed with the HPK Hameenlinna of the SM-Liiga (Finland).
2004-07-15 Re-signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year contract.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
WJC-A Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team 2000-01