Jesse Jyrkkiö Explained

Team:Free agent
Former Teams:Ässät
Tappara
Graz 99ers
Frederikshavn White Hawks
Gentofte Stars
Alba Volán Székesfehérvár
Scorpions de Mulhouse
HDD Jesenice
GKS Katowice
Position:Defence
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:183
Shoots:Right
Birth Date:29 June 1989
Birth Place:Hämeenlinna, Finland
Career Start:2007

Jesse Jyrkkiö (born June 29, 1989) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently a free agent having last played for GKS Katowice in the Polska Hokej Liga. He has previously played in the Finnish Liiga with Ässät and Tappara.[1] Prior to the 2014–15 season, Jyrkkiö signed his first contract abroad in agreeing to a try-out contract with Austrian club, Graz 99ers in the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL) on September 10, 2014.[2]

His father, Juha Jyrkkiö, played for FoPS, Jokerit, Ässät and HPK.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Assat Pori's 2010-11 Roster . hockeydb.com . 2012-02-04 . 2012-02-04.
  2. Web site: 99ers sign two Finnish player to try-outs . . 2014-09-10 . 2014-09-10 . German . Graz 99ers.