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Jari Kurri

Athlete

Born: Finnish

Jari Pekka Kurri is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. Beginning in 1980, he played right wing for five National Hockey League (NHL) teams: the Edmonton Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings, the New York Rangers, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and the Colorado Avalanche. Kurri played 17 seasons in the NHL and was the first Finnish player to be enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame, in 2001. He was a member of a Stanley Cup-winning team five times, all with the Oilers. In 2017, Kurri was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1985, and was the NHL goal scoring leader in the 1985–86 season.

Kurri's no. 17 jersey was retired by the Edmonton Oilers and Jokerit. Internationally, Kurri played on the Finland men's national ice hockey team, and was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2000. Since 2019, Kurri is the general manager and owner of Jokerit.

Notable For

Finnish ice hockey player

Jari Kurri's Historical Timeline

  1. Jari Kurri is born

    Jari Kurri, Finnish athlete, known for finnish ice hockey player, was born on 1961-05-18. Jari Pekka Kurri is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player.

  2. Jari Kurri becomes the first Finnish ice hockey player to score five goals in a game

    Jari Kurri becomes the first Finnish ice hockey player to score five goals in a game

  3. Edmonton right wing Jari Kurri sets a record for scoring in a Stanley Cup Finals game with 3 goals and 2 assists in a 7-

    Edmonton right wing Jari Kurri sets a record for scoring in a Stanley Cup Finals game with 3 goals and 2 assists in a 7-2 win at Boston Garden

  4. Colorado Avalanche Jari Kurri is 8th NHLer to score 600 career goals

    Colorado Avalanche Jari Kurri is 8th NHLer to score 600 career goals

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jari Kurri born?
Jari Kurri was born on 1961-05-18 (Finnish).
What is Jari Kurri known for?
Finnish ice hockey player
What historical events involved Jari Kurri?
Jari Kurri was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Jari Kurri is born, Jari Kurri becomes the first Finnish ice hockey player to score five goals in a game, Edmonton right wing Jari Kurri sets a record for scoring in a Stanley Cup Finals game with 3 goals and 2 assists in a 7-.

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