Biography

2008-09: Finished season third among SM-liiga (Finland) defensemen in points (8-26-34 in 54 GP)…Led HIFK Helsinki defensemen, for a second straight year, in points, goals and assists, and finished second overall on team in assists and fourth in points…2007-08: Topped HIFK (Finland) club in assists, and finished fourth overall on team in points and fifth in goals (11-26-37 in 51 GP)…Led HIFK defensemen in points, goals and assists…2006-07: Finished season tops among Lukko Rauma (Finland) defensemen in assists, tied for most points among blueliners and second in goals among team defenders (7-17-24 in 55 GP)…2005-06: Tied for most points (15), and goals (5), among Lukko (Finland) defensemen...Acquired: Signed as free agent by NY Rangers 5/20/09.