• Jari Kurri

    Jari Pekka Kurri (born May 18, 1960) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey winger and a five-time Stanley Cup champion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. In 2017 Kurri was named one of the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players‘ in history.[1] He is the general manager and owner of Jokerit. Playing career[edit] Early years (1977–1990)[edit] He began his pro career with Jokerit in the Finnish SM-liiga. After an eleven-point rookie season for Jokerit in 1977–78, Kurri scored 30 and 39 points the next two years, playing all 33 games in each season. After his third season, Kurri was signed by the Edmonton Oilers. When Kurri joined the Oilers, he was soon paired with Wayne Gretzky. Kurri and Gretzky became…