Jussi Markkanen

Jussi Markkanen
Markkanen with the Edmonton Oilers in 2007
Born (1975-05-08) May 8, 1975 (age 49)
Imatra, Finland
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for RSL
Lada Togliatti
SM-liiga
SaiPa
Tappara
Jokerit
NHL
New York Rangers
Edmonton Oilers
KHL
HC CSKA Moscow
Nationalliga A
EV Zug
National team  Finland
NHL draft 133rd overall, 2001
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2001–2018

Jussi Markkanen (born May 8 1975, Imatra, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey executive and former goaltender. He is currently serving as general manager of SaiPa. Markkanen played extensively in various European professional leagues as well as the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, 133rd overall, by the Edmonton Oilers, as an over-aged entrant.