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Kari Makkonen is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga and the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on 20 January 1955 in Harjavalta, Finland. Makkonen began his professional career in 1975 with the SM-liiga's Tappara Tampere. He played for Tappara for four seasons before joining the NHL's Minnesota North Stars in 1979. He played for the North Stars for two seasons before returning to Finland in 1981. Makkonen played for several teams in the SM-liiga, including TPS Turku, HPK Hämeenlinna, and Ilves Tampere. He retired from professional hockey in 1992. Makkonen represented Finland in international competition, including the 1976 and 1977 World Championships and the 1984 Canada Cup. As of 2021, Kari Makkonen's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.

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Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 20 January, 1955
Birthday 20 January
Birthplace Harjavalta, Finland
Nationality Finland

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Kari Makkonen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, Kari Makkonen height is 1.84 m and Weight 87 kg.

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Height 1.84 m
Weight 87 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

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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Kari Makkonen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kari Makkonen worth at the age of 69 years old? Kari Makkonen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Kari Makkonen's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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

2007

Makkonen was in 2007-09 the head coach of Mestis team Jukurit, which is a top contender in the second highest level of ice hockey in Finland.

2003

Makkonen was the assistant coach in Tappara for several years, winning the SM-liiga Championships in 2003 and finishing second in 2001 and 2002.

1991

Makkonen retired from playing in 1991 and He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.

1974

Makkonen played his entire SM-liiga career for Pori based team Ässät, playing from 1974 until 1991. Makkonen was drafted 194th overall in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft by the New York Islanders and was also drafted 127st by the Indianapolis Racers in the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft and 42nd by the Phoenix Roadrunners in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft, though he elected to remain in Finland. Makkonen would eventually make the move to North America in 1979, where he signed for the Edmonton Oilers for the 1979-80 NHL season. He would play just nine games for Edmonton however, scoring two goals and two assists. He also played sixteen games in the Central Hockey League for the Houston Apollos, scoring five goals and five assists. It would be Makkonen's only season in North America as he would return to Ässät the following year.

1955

Kari Makkonen (born January 20, 1955) is a Finnish retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Ässät and in the National Hockey League for the Edmonton Oilers