Even though it's been making it's way around the internet, Janne Pesonen was not officially signed as a Pittsburgh Penguin until today.
As prevalent as news on his signing is, finding specific information on him has been the total opposite. Not much is out there; however, the Penguins posted a little on him today on their webpage.
As prevalent as news on his signing is, finding specific information on him has been the total opposite. Not much is out there; however, the Penguins posted a little on him today on their webpage.
To read the entire article, click HERE.Pesonen led the Finnish Elite League last season, recording 78 points (34 goals, 44 assists) in 56 games with the Oulu Karpat. He contributed 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) during the post-season, helping lead Karpat to its fifth league championship.
“Pesonen is a quick, skilled player that has had much success in the Finnish Elite League,” said Shero. “We look forward to watching him perform at his first NHL training camp.”
Pesonen, 26, played six games for the Finnish National Team during the 2007-08 campaign. He appeared in three games at the 2007 Karjala Cup, scoring one goal and also played in three games during the Sweden Hockey Games, posting three points (one goal, two assists) and six penalty minutes.
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