Dallas Reassigns Prospect Jyrki Jokipakka to Texas
April 12, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Texas Stars News Release
CEDAR PARK, TX - The Texas Stars, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced today that Dallas has reassigned defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka (pronounced YUHR-kee yoh-kih-PAH-kah) to Texas from Ilves Tampere of the SM-liiga in Finland.
Jokipakka, 21, appeared in 59 games, recording 18 points (5 goals, 13 assists) and 20 penalty minutes this season for his hometown club, Ilves Tampere of the SM-liiga, the top division in Finland. The Tampere, Finland native has played in 159 SM-liiga games, all with Ilves, scoring 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) and posting 56 penalty minutes. Jokipakka represented Finland at the 2011 IIHF Under-20 World Championships in Buffalo, New York, tallying three points (1 goal, 2 assists) and 4 penalty minutes in six games as he helped Team Finland reach the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Russia. The six-foot-three, 193-pound defenseman was drafted by Dallas in the seventh round (195th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Jokipakka signed a three-year entry level contract with Dallas on June 14, 2012.
The Texas Stars will continue their five-game road trip tonight as face the Charlotte Checkers for a 6:00 p.m. CT faceoff at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Stars next home game is on Friday, April 19th against the Houston Aeros at 7:30 p.m. Friday's game at Cedar Park Center is a $3 Beer Night and another Texas Lottery Lucky Section Night, where fans can win scratch off tickets from the Texas Lottery when the first Stars player scores a goal. 2013-14 Season Tickets are now on sale. Put your deposit for 2013-14 season tickets and receive priority for both Texas Stars 2013 Calder Cup playoff tickets and 2013-14 season seat selection. For more information on Texas Stars season tickets call (512) GO-STARS (467-8277) or visit www.TexasStarsHockey.com.
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