Age, Biography and Wiki
Sami Kapanen was born on 14 June, 1973 in Vantaa, Finland, is a Finnish ice hockey player. Discover Sami Kapanen'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 51 years old?
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| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
14 June, 1973 |
| Birthday |
14 June |
| Birthplace |
Vantaa, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland |
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 51 years old group.
Sami Kapanen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, Sami Kapanen height is 1.75 m and Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb).
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75 m |
| Weight |
181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Sami Kapanen's Wife?
His wife is Satu Kapanen (m. 2015), Petra Kapanen (m. ?–2011)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Satu Kapanen (m. 2015), Petra Kapanen (m. ?–2011) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Kasperi Kapanen |
Sami Kapanen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Sami Kapanen worth at the age of 51 years old? Sami Kapanen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated
Sami Kapanen'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Sami Kapanen Social Network
Timeline
On April 2, 2019, Kapanen was named head coach of HC Lugano in the National League for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 season.
On 7 April 2011, Kapanen announced that he would be doing a comeback as a player in KalPa, playing on a two-year contract. He, however, stepped down as the club's chief executive officer (CEO) and instead handed that role over to his brother Kimmo Kapanen.
On 7 February 2003, Kapanen was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers along with Ryan Bast for Pavel Brendl and Bruno St. Jacques. In his first two seasons with Philadelphia, Kapanen played 31 playoff games, scoring 17 points.
Since 2003, Kapanen has also been the majority owner of the Finnish hockey team KalPa Kuopio, the same club that gave him his start as a professional. One of the minority owners is Kimmo Timonen who in 2007 became Kapanen's teammate on the Flyers. Following the 2007–08 season, Kapanen announced that he was retiring from the NHL and he would be returning to Finland to play for KalPa. He retired as a player after the 2009–10 season.
Kapanen was drafted 87th overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Hartford Whalers. His first NHL season was in 1995–96, when he played 35 games with Hartford. The Whalers relocated to become the Carolina Hurricanes following the 1996–97 season and Kapanen averaged 24 goals and 35 assists in his next five seasons with Carolina. His best season was in 2001–02 when he scored 27 goals and 42 assists for 69 points. He was selected twice for the NHL All Star Game (2000, 2002), winning the Individual event for "the Fastest skater" on both occasions.
Kapanen has played three times for Finland at the Winter Olympics. In 18 Olympic games he scored 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points. In the NHL, Kapanen has played 831 regular season games, scoring 189 goals and 269 assists for 458 points. He has also played in 87 playoff games, scoring 13 goals and 22 assists for 35 points. Kapanen also won a gold medal at the 1995 Ice Hockey World Championships.
Sami Hannu Antero Kapanen (born 14 June 1973) is a Finnish professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of HC Lugano in the National League (NL). He played 12 NHL seasons for the Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers. He is the majority owner of KalPa in the Finnish league. Kapanen's son, Kasperi Kapanen, is a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
