Jonas Junkka

Jonas Junkka
Born (1976-05-04) May 4, 1976
Kiruna, SWE
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for HPK Hameenlinna
Espoo Blues
London Knights
Luleå HF
Modo Hockey Ornskoldsvik
Syracuse Crunch
HIFK Helsinki
NHL Draft 104th overall, 1993
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 19942004

Jonas Andersson Junkka (born May 4, 1976) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, being selected in the 4th round, 104th overall.

Career

Junkka played nine of his ten professional seasons in Europe, the lone exception being when he played for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League during the 2000-01 season. Although Syracuse was a one-time AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Junkka joined the team while the Crunch were affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Awards and accomplishments

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