Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the tenth round, 250th overall, of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.
Won 4 Olympic medals - one silver in 2006 and 2 bronze in 1998, 2010 and 2014.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015.
Won 3 silver medals from World Championships in 1998, 1999 and 2001.
Has three children together with his wife - son Samuel and daughters Elle Amelie and Ava Fiona.
Owns several successful restaurants and nightclubs in his hometown of Kuopio.
Played in over 1,100 NHL matches before retiring.
Is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Chicago Blackhawks.
The youngest player to play for Finland at the 1993 IIHF World Junior Championships at the age of 17. He recorded the second-highest shot total in the tournament with 44.
During the 1998-1999 season, split time between Nashville and their IHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.