Has played in NHL. Scored approximately 50 points in 100 matches for
the Rangers, the North Stars and the Islanders. Still considered as one
of the best playmaking centers in Europe.
Only ice hockey player who has participated in six Olympic Games:
Sarajevo 1984, Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994, Nagano
1998 and Salt Lake City 2002
World record holder for most international games played (330)
All-time top scorer of Team Finland
Voted for all-time greatest Ice Hockey player in Finland.
The first foreign player to be the top scorer of Elitserien (93-94)
Has played 700th game at SM-Liiga.
Oldest player in SM-Liiga (season 07-08).
He has announced his retirement and season 2007-2008 will be his last at the major level.
Will play his 331th and last international game against Team Czech.
He is a replacement for Riku Hahl. (February 2008)
Played his 700th game at SM-Liiga, his team Ilves, Tampere won. (September 2007)
Still active player in Finland at SM-Liiga (Highest
level in Finland), he is Captain of team Ilves, Tampere for season
2006-2007. (January 2007)