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OILERS' STATS:
REGULAR
SEASON STATS:
| SEASON: |
GP
|
G
|
A
|
PTS
|
PIM
|
| 2001-02 |
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| 2002-03* |
12
|
3
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
| TOTAL: |
13
|
3
|
1
|
4
|
0
|
|
PLAYOFF
STATS:
|
GP
|
G
|
A
|
PTS
|
PIM
|
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* - Stats updated
through March 11, 2003.
| Last Season:
In
his first professional season in North America, played in 76 games for
the Hamilton Bulldogs posting 25G-17A-42PTS and 32 PIM ...finished fifth
in Bulldogs goal scoring ...scored first Bulldogs goal vs. Rochester (Oct.
20, 2001) ...named the Hockey News Top Minor Pro Prospect of 2002 ...netted
8G-4A-12PTS with 0 PIM in 15 playoff games as Hamilton advanced to the
Calder Cup Semi-Finals …was 3rd in post-season scoring & led the Bulldogs
in goals ...made NHL debut with Edmonton vs. St. Louis Blues (March 2,
2002) …had been recalled from Hamilton on March 1 …was a healthy scratch
at Buffalo (March 4) & at Tampa Bay (March 6) before being returned
to Hamilton on March 7 |
| Career Highlights:
At
2001 World Junior Hockey Championships, led Finland in scoring with 8 goals
in 7 games ...Signed a three-year contract with Edmonton on July 14/01
...Before coming to North America, played three professional seasons with
Jokerit Helsinki recording 14G-15A-29PTS and 67 PIM in 140 games played
...Scored first NHL goal January 22, 2003 in a 4-3 OT victory vs. Detroit. |
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| Scouting Report
(TSN): |
| Assets: Has
an abrasive attitude and solid build. Displays excellent two-way skills
and versatility. Is an emerging offensive player. |
| Flaws: May
not score enough goals to play a top-two-line role at the NHL level. Must
continue to make adjustments to the speed of the North American game. |
| Career potential:
Rita
will be given every opportunity to thrive with the Oilers. One of the best
youngsters in the organization, Rita could also take on a leadership role
with the Oilers down the road. |
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JANI RITA #14
