Played at Färjestads BK of the Swedish Hockey League and at JYP in his native Finland, before heading to Russia.
Won 3 medals from World Championships during his career - one gold in 2011, one silver in 2016 and one bronze in 2008.
On 1 June 2007, was signed by the Nashville Predators to a two-year contract.
Won one bronze Olympic medal in 2014 in Sochi.
Is a professional ice hockey left winger who is playing for Jokerit of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Has one daughter Eemeli, together with his wife.
Played in Finland's SM-liiga for the Espoo Blues, HPK, and SaiPa.
On 5 September 2016, signed a one-month contract with Fribourg-Gotteron of the National League A (NLA), before moving on to Jokerit Helsinki of the Kontinental Hockey League the following month.