Pittsburgh PenguinsBorn in FinlandLeft Wing
Retired2001–02 to 2005–06
Jani Rita
- 4
- Seasons
- 66
- Games
- 14
- Points
- 9
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 0.21
- P/GP
Jani Rita played in the NHL 2001–02 to 2005–06, for Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Rita put up 14 points in 66 games, 9 goals and 5 assists, an average of 0.21 points per game. The best season was 2005–06 with 10 points in 51 games.
BirthplaceHelsinki, FINBorn1981 (45 years)Height185 cmWeight93 kgShootsL
DRAFT 1999: selected No. 13 in round 1 · Edmonton OilersDEBUT March 3, 2002(24y ago)vsSt. Louis Blues
Jani Rita's whole career
Stats
Games played
66
Points
14
Points per game
0.21
Goals
9
Assists
5
+/-
-4
Season by season
NHL teams
PITPittsburgh Penguins
2005–061 season
PTS
7
G
3
A
4
GP
30
EDMEdmonton Oilers
2001–02 to 2005–064 seasons
PTS
7
G
6
A
1
GP
36
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