# 44   Janne Niinimaa - Defense

Janne Niinimaa       
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220 lbs
Shoots: Left
Born: May 22, 1975
Raahe, FIN
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HOW ACQUIRED:
  Obtained from Philadelphia Flyers on March 24, 1998 in exchange for Dan McGillis and Edmonton's second round choice (Jason Beckett) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft.

NHL FIRSTS:

FIRST NHL GAME: October 5, 1996 vs Florida (0-0-0)
FIRST NHL GOAL: December 19, 1996 vs NY Islanders (Eric Fichaud)
FIRST NHL ASSIST: October 18, 1996 at Phoenix
FIRST NHL POINT: October 18, 1996 at Phoenix (assist)

Nickname:  Spaz

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