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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.
15 Interesting Facts About Jari Kurri
Jari Kurri, a Finnish hockey legend, is a five-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Famer known for his prolific scoring and two-way play.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#17
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He won five Stanley Cups, all with the Edmonton Oilers.
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He was the first Finnish player to be enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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He led the NHL in goal scoring during the 1985–86 season.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1985.
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He holds the NHL record for four hat tricks in a single playoff season.
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He scored 19 goals in the 1985 postseason, tying an NHL record.
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He played a season in Italy for Devils Milano after his contract with the Oilers expired.
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He remains regarded as one of the greatest "steals" in the history of the NHL draft.
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He scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in game seven against the Philadelphia Flyers in 1987.
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He scored five goals in a single game on November 19, 1983.
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He scored the first goal for Finland in the 1998 Winter Olympics bronze medal game against Canada.
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He scored three hat tricks against the Blackhawks in the 1985 conference finals, a feat no player has ever equalled.
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He scored his 600th NHL career goal while playing for the Colorado Avalanche against the Los Angeles Kings.
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He set a record for scoring in a single Finals game in the modern era on his 30th birthday in 1990.
About Jari Kurri
Jari Kurri is a Finnish former professional ice hockey right wing who played 17 seasons in the NHL for five teams. A five-time Stanley Cup champion with the Edmonton Oilers, he was known for his prolific scoring and strong defensive play. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001 and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
1985
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NHL Goal Scoring Leader
1985-86
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
2001
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Named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Jari Kurri.
Player Info
Country: Finland
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 17
Status: Retired
Age: 65 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
Born: Helsinki
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 601
Assists: 797
Points: 1398
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1980
Round: 4th
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Jokerit Edmonton Oilers Devils Milano Los Angeles Kings Jokerit New York Rangers Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Colorado Avalanche
Jari Kurri played for 8 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 4th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 1980.