| Jari Viitala | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 1, 1958, Tampere, Finland |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) |
| Position | Forward |
| Shoots | Left |
| Pro clubs | SM-liiga Ilves |
| NHL Draft | 190th overall, 1978 Colorado Rockies |
| Playing career | 1977–1988 |
Jari Viitala (born December 1, 1958) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 12th round (190th overall) of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft.[1] He represented Finland at the 1978 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Viitala made his SM-liiga debut playing with Ilves during the 1977–78. He played parts of nine season and 304 regular-season games with Ives before retiring after the 1987–88 SM-liiga season.
References[]
External links[]
- Jari Viitala's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
- Jari Viitala's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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