Jari Viitala
Jari Viitala (born December 1, 1958) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 12th round (190th overall) of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft.[1] He represented Finland at the 1978 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
| Jari Viitala | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 1, 1958 Tampere, Finland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
SM-liiga Ilves | ||
| NHL Draft |
190th overall, 1978 Colorado Rockies | ||
| Playing career | 1977–1988 | ||
Viitala made his SM-liiga debut playing with Ilves during the 1977–78. He played parts of nine season and 304 regular-season games with Ives before retiring after the 1987–88 SM-liiga season.
External links
- Jari Viitala career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Jari Viitala career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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