Jesse Pulkkinen

Jesse Pulkkinen
Born (2004-12-27) 27 December 2004 (age 20)
Laukaa, Finland
Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 New York Islanders
JYP (Liiga)
NHL draft 54th overall, 2024
New York Islanders
Playing career 2023–present

Jesse Pulkkinen (born 27 December 2004) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman for JYP Jyväskylä in the Liiga as a prospect to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Pulkkinen was selected by the New York Islanders 54th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

International play

Pulkkinen represented Finland at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded one goal and two assists in seven games.[1]

Playing career

On July 15, 2024, Pulkkinen signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 JYP U20 SM-sarja 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2022–23 JYP U20 SM-sarja 43 0 4 4 18 — — — — —
2023–24 JYP U20 SM-sarja 18 11 17 28 47 7 4 6 10 22
2023–24 JYP Liiga 29 2 6 8 24 — — — — —
2023–24 KeuPa Mestis 6 2 2 4 2 — — — — —
Liiga totals 29 2 6 8 24 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2024 Finland WJC 4th 7 1 2 2 8
Junior totals 7 1 2 3 8

References

  1. ^ a b Gould, Mike. "New York Islanders select Jesse Pulkkinen with No. 54 overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft". dailyfaceoff.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. ^ "New York Islanders sign Jesse Pulkkinen to entry-level contract – Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 16 July 2024.


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