Jokinen retires after 21 pro seasons
Jussi Jokinen is hanging up his skates. The 38-year-old winger announced his retirement on Wednesday after 21 professional seasons, including 13 in the NHL.
TSN.ca Staff
Jussi Jokinen is hanging up his skates.
The 38-year-old winger announced his retirement on Wednesday after 21 professional seasons, including 13 in the NHL.
A native of Kalajoki, Finland, Jokinen spent the last three seasons with the team he began his pro career with - the Finnish Elite League's Karpat.
In 51 games this season, Jokinen had nine goals and 17 assists.
Jokinen appeared in 951 career NHL games for the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Columbus Blue Jackets and Vancouver Canucks.