Winnipeg Jets PR No. 53 – Henri Nikkanen
Player Information
2022-23 Notes
- Registered 16 points (5G, 11A) in 66 games with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose
- Also appeared in five playoff games
Professional Career
- Slated to play his second full season in the Jets system in North America
- Played parts of four seasons in the Finnish Elite League with Jukurit and Pelicans from 2018-2022
- Had 37 points (16G, 21A) in 143 Finnish Elite League games
Amateur Career
- Played for JYP’s youth and junior teams in Finland before joining Jukurit’s U20 team in 2018-19 and 2019-20
International Career
- Played for Finland at the 2021 World Junior Championship, winning a bronze medal
- Represented Finland at the 2018 U17 World Hockey Challenge
Transactions
April 9, 2022 – Signed by the Winnipeg Jets to a three-year, $925,000 AAV entry-level contract.