Antti-Jussi Niemi

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'''Antti-Jussi Jormanpoika Niemi''' (born 22 September 1977) is a [[Finns|Finnish]] former professional [[ice hockey]] player. Niemi played for [[Jokerit]] of the [[Liiga|SM-liiga]], the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] in the [[National Hockey League]], [[HC Lada Togliatti]] in the [[Kontinental Hockey League]], and [[Frölunda HC|Västra Frölunda HC]] and [[Leksands IF]] of the Swedish [[Swedish Hockey League|Elitserien]].

==Professional career==

'''Antti-Jussi Jormanpoika Niemi''' (born 22 September 1977) is a [[Finns|Finnish]] former professional [[ice hockey]] player. Niemi played for [[Jokerit]] of the [[Liiga|SM-liiga]], the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] in the [[National Hockey League]], [[HC Lada Togliatti]] in the [[Kontinental Hockey League]] and [[Frölunda HC|Västra Frölunda HC]] and [[Leksands IF]] of the Swedish [[Swedish Hockey League|Elitserien]].

== Professional career ==

Niemi began his professional career with [[Jokerit]] of the [[SM-liiga]]. His play attracted the attention of the [[Ottawa Senators]] of the [[National Hockey League]], who drafted him in the fourth round of the [[1996 NHL Entry Draft]], 81st overall. In June 1999, the Senators traded his NHL rights to the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]], along with [[Ted Donato]] for [[Patrick Lalime]].

Niemi began his professional career with [[Jokerit]] of the [[SM-liiga]]. His play attracted the attention of the [[Ottawa Senators]] of the [[National Hockey League]], who drafted him in the fourth round of the [[1996 NHL Entry Draft]], 81st overall. In June 1999, the Senators traded his NHL rights to the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]], along with [[Ted Donato]] for [[Patrick Lalime]].

Niemi moved to North America in 2000 to continue his professional career. Niemi played two years in the Mighty Ducks organization, mostly with their minor league [[Cincinnati Mighty Ducks]] team, but was called up to Anaheim for a total of 29 games.

Niemi moved to North America in 2000 to continue his professional career. Niemi played two years in the Mighty Ducks organization, mostly with their minor league [[Cincinnati Mighty Ducks]] team, but was called up to Anaheim for a total of 29 games.

Niemi returned to Finland and returned to Jokerit for the 2002–03 season. After one season, Niemi transferred to [[Frölunda HC]] of Sweden, where he played five seasons including the 2005 [[Swedish Hockey League|Elitserien]] championship. The 2008–09 season was split between [[HC Lada Togliatti]] of the [[Kontinental Hockey League]] and [[Leksands IF]] of the Swedish league.

Niemi returned to Finland and returned to Jokerit for the 2002–03 season. After one season, Niemi transferred to [[Frölunda HC]] of Sweden, where he played five seasons, including the 2005 [[Swedish Hockey League|Elitserien]] championship. The 2008–09 season was split between [[HC Lada Togliatti]] of the [[Kontinental Hockey League]] and [[Leksands IF]] of the Swedish league.

In 2009 Niemi returned again to Finland and Jokerit. He played five more seasons with Jokerit to finish his career, retiring in 2014. In total, Niemi won two [[SM-liiga]] gold medals with Jokerit.

In 2009, Niemi returned to Finland and Jokerit. He played five more seasons with Jokerit to finish his career, retiring in 2014. In total, Niemi won two [[SM-liiga]] gold medals with Jokerit.

Niemi was member of the Finnish national team at several [[IIHF World Championship|World Championships]], as well as the [[2006 Winter Olympics]]. He was a member of the 2006 silver medal team.

Niemi was a member of the Finnish national team at several [[IIHF World Championship|World Championships]], as well as the [[2006 Winter Olympics]]. He was a member of the 2006 silver medal team.

== Career statistics ==

==Career statistics==

===Regular season and playoffs===

===Regular season and playoffs===

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