Age, Biography and Wiki
Jussi Markkanen was born on 8 May, 1975 in Imatra, Finland. Discover Jussi Markkanen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
8 May, 1975 |
| Birthday |
8 May |
| Birthplace |
Imatra, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland |
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He is a member of famous with the age 49 years old group.
Jussi Markkanen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Jussi Markkanen height is 183 cm and Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb).
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| Height |
183 cm |
| Weight |
182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Jussi Markkanen's Wife?
His wife is Sanna Markkanen
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sanna Markkanen |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Olli-Matias Markkanen, Juho Markkanen |
Jussi Markkanen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jussi Markkanen worth at the age of 49 years old? Jussi Markkanen’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Finland. We have estimated
Jussi Markkanen's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Jussi Markkanen Social Network
Timeline
From 2013 to February 2017, he played for SaiPa of the Finnish Liiga. In the 2013–14 season, he was presented with the Urpo Ylönen Trophy as the Liiga Goaltender of the Year. When his former club EV Zug came calling in February 2017, he signed with the Swiss team for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.
After the end of the season, it was announced that Markkanen would return to the Russian Super League, where he played during the 2004–05 lockout-season for Lada Togliatti. Markkanen's new club was the famous Russian side CSKA Moscow, where he made 25 appearances during the 2008-09 campaign. He left on April 7, 2009 and signed with EV Zug of the Swiss Nationalliga A. His first Zug stint ended at the conclusion of the 2012–13 season, when he opted to return to his native Finland.
He is married to his wife, Sanna. Their family suffered a tragedy on September 23, 2008 in Moscow, as one of their two sons, Olli-Matias, died after falling out of a fifth-story window while playing in the living room with his older brother, Juho. He was 4 years of age.
Markkanen played well in the 2007-08 regular season, placing himself among the top goaltenders in the league. Markkanen however sustained a heavy injury during his first playoff game and missed the remainder of the playoffs.
After an injury to Oilers starter Dwayne Roloson, Markkanen was selected by coach Craig MacTavish to finish the 2006 Stanley Cup finals as Edmonton's number one goaltender. Markkanen won the first Stanley Cup game of his career in Game 3 of the Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on June 10, 2006, a game in which he earned the first star of the game. In Game 5 of the final, Markkanen and the Oilers beat Carolina 4–3 in overtime thanks to Fernando Pisani's short-handed breakaway goal. In Game 6, Markkanen stopped all 16 Hurricane shots for his first career playoff shutout. Carolina won the deciding Game 7, as Markkanen gave up two goals and the Hurricanes later secured the win with an empty net goal, defeating Edmonton 3–1 to win the Stanley Cup.
After the great season in Edmonton, Markkanen did not regain the same form in the following season and after the 2006–07 NHL season, Markkanen was out of contract.
Markkanen played most of his NHL career in Edmonton, except for a single season stint with the New York Rangers. During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Markkanen played in the Russian Super League, where he posted a dominant 31–9–9 record. In July 2007, Jokerit agreed to a one-year contract with Markkanen for the next SM-liiga season.
Jussi Markkanen (born May 8, 1975) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently serving as general manager of SaiPa. Markkanen played extensively in various European professional leagues as well as the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, 133rd overall, by the Edmonton Oilers, as an over-aged entrant.
