Age, Biography and Wiki
Anssi Salmela was born on 13 August, 1984 in Nokia, Finland, is a Finnish ice hockey player. Discover Anssi Salmela's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
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| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
13 August 1984 |
| Birthday |
13 August |
| Birthplace |
Nokia, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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He is a member of famous player with the age 39 years old group.
Anssi Salmela Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Anssi Salmela height is 185 cm and Weight 91 kg.
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| Height |
185 cm |
| Weight |
91 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Anssi Salmela Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Anssi Salmela worth at the age of 39 years old? Anssi Salmela’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Anssi Salmela's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Anssi Salmela Social Network
Timeline
Anssi Salmela (born 13 August 1984) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New Jersey Devils and Atlanta Thrashers.
Undrafted, Salmela's professional career started in the 2003–04 season with Finnish SM-liiga side Tappara, where he made his debut on 24 January 2004.
His place was settled in Tappara for another year, but the next year he was transferred to Pelicans.
In 2007, he moved back to Tappara.
Salmela was a member of Team Finland that won a bronze medal in the World Under-20 Championship.
He made his debut for the senior national team in the 2008 IIHF World Championships held in Canada in 2008.
On 22 May 2008, he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.
In the 2008–09 season, Salmela made his NHL and North American debut with New Jersey in the season opener on 10 October 2008, in a 2–1 win over the New York Islanders.
However, Salmela spent the majority of his time with the Devils affiliate the Lowell Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL).
On 2 March 2009, Salmela was traded by the Devils to the Atlanta Thrashers for Niclas Hävelid.
In his second game with the Thrashers Salmela scored his first career NHL goal in a 5–1 win against the Washington Capitals on 16 March 2009.
Salmela scored only one goal in 2010–11, but it was a big one.
On 12 March, he scored an overtime goal against Al Montoya to give the Devils a 3–2 victory over the New York Islanders.
Salmela did not receive a qualifying offer from the Devils following the 2010–11 season, making him an unrestricted free agent.
He signed a two-year contract with Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), reportedly for US$1.5 million per season, on 15 July 2011.
When his contract was up at the end of the 2012–13 season, he moved to Sweden, penning a deal with Modo Hockey, before transferring to fellow SHL side HV71 during the 2013-14 campaign.
In the following two years, he played for two more SHL clubs, Färjestad BK and Brynäs IF.
He was signed by newly founded KHL side Red Star Kunlun from Beijing, China, in July 2016 and left the team by mutual consent in November 2016.
On 5 June 2018, Salmela agreed to a one-year contract with EHC Biel of the National League (NL).
On 4 December 2018, Salmela was signed to an early one-year contract extension by Biel through the end of the 2019–20 season.
