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Jyrki
Jokipakka
Defense
Birthdate
8/20/1991
Birthplace
Tampere, FIN
Draft Info
2011: Rd 7, Pk 195 (DAL)
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Report: Las Vegas trading Hilary Knight to PWHL expansion Detroit
Hilary Knight is heading to the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving one of women hockey's most recognized stars, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Sources: Kings hiring Peter Laviolette as new head coach
The Los Angeles Kings are hiring Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Erik Johnson: This is shaping up to be one of the best Stanley Cup Finals ever
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Three Carolina defensemen have recently expanded their families. Here's how the team has helped them juggle the new responsibilities.
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