Jesse Jyrkkiö (born June 29, 1989) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently a free agent having last played for GKS Katowice in the Polska Hokej Liga. He has previously played in the Finnish Liiga with Ässät and Tappara.[1] Prior to the 2014–15 season, Jyrkkiö signed his first contract abroad in agreeing to a try-out contract with Austrian club, Graz 99ers in the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL) on September 10, 2014.[2]

Jesse Jyrkkiö
Born (1989-06-29) June 29, 1989 (age 35)
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
team
Former teams
Free agent
Ässät
Tappara
Graz 99ers
Frederikshavn White Hawks
Gentofte Stars
Alba Volán Székesfehérvár
Scorpions de Mulhouse
HDD Jesenice
GKS Katowice
Playing career 2007–present

His father, Juha Jyrkkiö, played for FoPS, Jokerit, Ässät and HPK.

References

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  1. ^ "Assat Pori's 2010-11 Roster". hockeydb.com. 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  2. ^ Graz 99ers (2014-09-10). "99ers sign two Finnish player to try-outs" (in German). Facebook. Retrieved 2014-09-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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