Jari Torkki

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


played_for = NHL
Chicago Blackhawks
SM-liiga
Lukko
DEL
Star Bulls Rosenheim
Serie A
HC Merano
HC Milano
BISL
Bracknell Bees
position = Right Wing
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 11
weight_lb = 182
nickname = Toke
nationality = FIN
birth_date = birth date and age|1965|08|11
birth_place = Rauma, FIN
draft = 115th overall
draft_year = 1983
draft_team = Chicago Blackhawks
career_start = 1981
career_end = 2003

Jari Torkki (born August 11, 1965 in Rauma, Finland) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga.

Career

Jari Torkki played his entire SM-liiga career for Lukko, a team located in Rauma, Finland. Torkki alongside with Erik Hämäläinen has an iconic status in Lukko and is held on high regard by Lukko fans.

Despite having a good form in SM-liiga, Torkki did not have a great career in NHL. Torkki played two seasons in North America and played for NHL team Chicago Blackhawks. Torkki also played for IHL teams Saginaw Hawks and Indianapolis Ice during his two season tenure in North America.

After his short NHL visit, Torkki returned to Lukko and played 6 more seasons for Lukko, totaling 13 seasons in Lukko.

After playing for Lukko, Torkki to play for Star Bulls Rosenheim, of DEL, HC Merano and HC Milano of Italian Serie A and finally, Bracknell Bees of the British BISL.

Jari Torkki retired in 2003.

External links

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