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    JyrkiJokipakka

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      8/20/1991
    • Birthplace
      Tampere, FIN
    • Draft Info
      2011: Rd 7, Pk 195 (DAL)

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      3
      A
      25
      PTS
      28
      +/-
      -2
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