Tomi Pettinen

Tomi Pettinen (born June 17, 1977 in Ylöjärvi, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the New York Islanders as their ninth-round pick, #267 overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft.

Tomi Pettinen
Born (1977-06-17) June 17, 1977
Ylöjärvi, Finland
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Ilves
Lukko
HIFK
New York Islanders
Frölunda HC
National team  Finland
NHL Draft 267th overall, 2000
New York Islanders
Playing career 19962012

Pettinen came to North America in 2002 to play for Islanders minor league club, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. While in his native Finland, he has played for Ilves, HIFK, and Lukko.


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