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Jonas Junkka

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Weight
  
92 kg

Height
  
1.91 m


Name
  
Jonas Junkka

Playing career
  
1994–2004

Positions
  
Defenseman

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Born
  
May 4, 1976 (age 47) Kiruna, SWE (
1976-05-04
)

NHL Draft
  
104th overall, 1993 Pittsburgh Penguins

Played for
  
HPK, Espoo Blues, London Knights, Lulea HF, Modo Hockey, Syracuse Crunch, HIFK

Jonas Andersson Junkka (born May 4, 1976) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, being selected in the 4th round, 104th overall.

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Career

Junkka played nine of his ten professional seasons in Europe, the lone exception being when he played for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League during the 2000-01 season. Although Syracuse was a one-time AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Junkka joined the team while the Crunch were affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Awards and accomplishments

  • 1992-1993 U18 EJC Gold Medal
  • 1994-1995 U20 WJC Bronze Medal
  • 1995-1996 Elitserien SM-silver Medal
  • 1998-1999 SM-liiga Bronze Medal

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