Player's Profile
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- Name: Teemu Pulkkinen
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-01-02
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Vantaa, Finland
- Acquired: 4th round (111st overall), 2010
- Playing In: Europe
Teemu Pulkkinen
Prospect Grade: 7.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Player for the Jokerit club in the U-20 Junior "A" league. In 24 games, Pulkkinen scored 15 goals and added 13 assists for 28 points.
Was part of the 2009 U-18 World Junior Championship team for Finland. In 6 games, he scored 7 goals and added 6 assists for 13 points.
2009-10: Split time between Jokerit's U-20 team and the Elite club. In 17 games, Pulkkinen scored 20 goals and added 21 assists for 41 points. In 4 playoff games, he scored 3 goals and chipped in 3 assists for 6 points. In 12 games at the Elite level, Pulkkinen scored 1 goal and picked up 2 assists for 3 points. Pulkkinen played for Finland at the U-18 World Junior Championships. In 6 games, he scored 10 goals and added 5 assists for 15 points.
2010-11: Pulkkinen had a very impressive season for Jokerit. He played 55 games for the team, where he posted 18 goals and 36 assists. The assists he put up broke Teemu Selanne’s single-season record, made over 20 years ago. His post-season was cut shore due to a kidney infection, as he was only able to put up 1 assist in 3 games for Jokerit. Pulkkinen continued to shine in international play, as his 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points in 6 games stood out at the tournament.
Talent Analysis
Has first-class, high end talent. Pulkkinen possesses a very dangerous shot, as it is both heavy and accurate. He also has a very quick release. He also has some playmaking skills. Not the best skater in the world, but makes up for it with his ability to hang onto the puck.
Future
Projects as a scoring first or second line sniper. Will return to Jokerit of the SM-Liiga for the 2011-12 season.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 9th 2011
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