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Jani Rita is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Kärpät of the Liiga. He was born on 25 July 1981 in Helsinki, Finland. Rita began his professional career in 1999 with the Kärpät of the SM-liiga. He has since played for several teams in the SM-liiga, including the Pelicans, Tappara, and HPK. He has also played for teams in the KHL, the Swiss National League A, and the Swedish Hockey League. Rita has represented Finland in several international tournaments, including the World Championships, the World Cup of Hockey, and the Olympics. He won a bronze medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Rita is 6 feet tall and weighs 205 pounds. He is currently 43 years old. Rita is not known to be in a relationship. He is currently single. Rita has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earns his wealth from his career as a professional ice hockey player.

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 25 July, 1981
Birthday 25 July
Birthplace Helsinki, Finland
Nationality Finland

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Jani Rita Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Jani Rita height is 1.85 m and Weight 95 kg.

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Height 1.85 m
Weight 95 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Jani Rita Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jani Rita worth at the age of 43 years old? Jani Rita’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Finland. We have estimated Jani Rita's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2006

Although once considered a premier prospect at the NHL level, Rita's slow development showed cause for concern to Oilers management. On January 26, 2006, Rita was traded along with Cory Cross, to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Dick Tärnström. He finished the season with just 10 points in 51 games.

It was announced on 2 May 2006 that Rita was to depart Pittsburgh to return to his original club, Jokerit. He was the best goal scorer of SM-liiga in 2006–07 season. After ten more years with Jokerit including the club's transition from the Finnish Liiga to the KHL in 2014, Rita announced his retirement in June 2016.

2004

Rita played for HPK in the SM-liiga during the 2004–05 NHL lockout, winning the bronze medal. That season he was awarded the Raimo Kilpiö trophy, and led the league in scoring during the playoffs. He also represented Finland at the 2005 World Hockey Championship, earning one assist. He had signed with Jokerit for the 2005–06 season with a contractual clause enabling him to return to the NHL. When the Oilers offered him a one-year contract in August 2005, Rita signed on to return to North America.

1999

Despite limited NHL experience, Rita has played extensively in the American Hockey League and in the SM-liiga in his native Finland. Rita started his hockeycareer in a youth team of EKS (Espoon Kiekkoseura). He played his first seasons of pro hockey for Jokerit, Helsinki, and was drafted 13th overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

1981

Jani Markus Rita (born July 25, 1981 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger who last played with Jokerit of the Russian KHL, for whom he played most of his career.