Olli Jokinen is one of the most successful European-born players in NHL history.  Drafted third overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1997, Olli competed in more than 1200 NHL games, during his 19-year career. Olli has been a pivotal member of the Florida community, since the 2000-2001 NHL season. He captained the Florida Panthers over four seasons and is still their all-time leading scorer.

Olli represented Finland on several occasions including: four Olympics and 11 World Championships. Lauded as one of Finland’s most accomplished athletes, Olli has won three Olympic medals and World Junior gold. Additionally, Olli was the leading goal scorer at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.

Olli was selected to play in the 2002-2003 NHL All-Star Game, which was held in Florida. Olli brings a wealth of experience and success to the South Florida Hockey Academy and will begin coaching the U16 AAA team, in Fall 2017. Olli, his wife Katerina, and their three daughters, reside in Coral Springs.

Olli´s playing career in numbers:

NHL: Games 1231, goals 321, assists 429 total points 750.

NHL teams played for: Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues.

4 Olympic Tournaments: 24 games, 13 goals, assists 6, total points 19

11 World Championships: 92 games, 21 goals, 25 assists, total points 46

Career Highlights:

1996-1997

• SM-liiga Most Assists by Rookie (27)
• SM-liiga Most Points by Rookie (41)
• SM-liiga Rookie of the Year

1997-1998

• SM-liiga Best Player in Playoffs (Jari Kurri Award)
• SM-liiga Best Plus/Minus (Matti Keinonen Trophy) (+27)
• SM-liiga Champion
• SM-liiga Player of the Month (December)
• U20 WJC All-Star Team
• U20 WJC Best Forward
• U20 WJC Gold Medal
• U20 WJC Most Assists (6)
• World Championship Silver Medal

1998-1999

• AHL Player of the Week (Oct. 25)
• NHL Rookie of the Month (November)
• World Championship Silver Medal

1999-2000

• World Championship Bronze Medal

2002-2003

• NHL All-Star Game

2003-2004

• World Cup Runner Up

2004-2005

• SM-liiga Player of the Month (February)

2005-2006

• Olympic Games Most Goals (6)
• Olympic Games Silver Medal
• World Championship Bronze Medal

2007-2008

• World Championship Bronze Medal

2009-2010

• Olympic Games Bronze Medal

2013-2014

• Olympic Games Bronze Medal
• World Championship Silver Medal

Awards by League

• AHL Player of the Week 98/99
• Jr. A SM-liiga Silver Medal 95/96
• NHL All-Star Game 02/03
• NHL Rookie of the Month 98/99
• Olympic Bronze Medal 09/10, 13/14
• Olympic Most Goals 05/06
• Olympic Silver Medal 05/06
• SM-liiga Best Player in Playoffs (Jari Kurri Award) 97/98
• SM-liiga Best Plus/Minus (Matti Keinonen Trophy) 97/98
• SM-liiga Champion 97/98
• SM-liiga Most Assists by Rookie 96/97
• SM-liiga Most Points by Rookie 96/97
• SM-liiga Player of the Month 97/98, 04/05
• SM-liiga Rookie of the Year 96/97
• U18 EJC Silver Medal 95/96
• U20 WJC All-Star Team 97/98
• U20 WJC Best Forward 97/98
• U20 WJC Gold Medal 97/98
• U20 WJC Most Assists 97/98
• World Championship Bronze Medal 99/00, 05/06, 07/08
• World Championship Silver Medal 97/98, 98/99, 13/14
• World Cup Runner Up 03/04