Age, Biography and Wiki
Petri Kontiola was born on 4 October, 1984 in Seinäjoki, Finland, is a Finnish ice hockey player (born 1984). Discover Petri Kontiola'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 |
Libra |
| Born |
4 October, 1984 |
| Birthday |
4 October |
| Birthplace |
Seinäjoki, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 39 years old group.
Petri Kontiola Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Petri Kontiola height is 1.82 m and Weight 93 kg.
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| Height |
1.82 m |
| Weight |
93 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Petri Kontiola's Wife?
His wife is Lotta Heikkilä (m. 2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lotta Heikkilä (m. 2018) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Petri Kontiola Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Petri Kontiola worth at the age of 39 years old? Petri Kontiola’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Petri Kontiola'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Petri Kontiola Social Network
Timeline
Petri Kontiola (born October 4, 1984) is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Ilves of the Liiga.
Kontiola has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks, the organization that drafted him 196th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
Kontiola was drafted 196th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks while playing for Tappara in the Finnish SM-liiga.
Kontiola made his international debut for Finland's junior team at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Helsinki, scoring 2 points in 7 games to help earn a bronze medal.
He played professionally for four years with Tappara before making his North American debut for Chicago during the 2007–08 season.
Kontiola started out with the Blackhawks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, before playing in his first career NHL game on November 25, 2007, against the Vancouver Canucks.
He was later named to the men's 2007 IIHF World Championship team in Russia to make his senior debut.
He finished among the Finnish leaders with 7 points in 9 games as Finland lost in the final to Canada to earn silver.
He was immediately sent down to the Ducks' AHL affiliate, the Iowa Chops, where he played for the remainder of the 2008–09 season.
On March 4, 2009, Kontiola was traded by the Blackhawks, along with James Wisniewski, to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Samuel Påhlsson, Logan Stephenson and a conditional draft pick in 2009.
On May 26, 2009, Kontiola left North America after signing with Russian club Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) on a two-year contract.
Kontiola returned to the Finnish team three year later when he was selected for the 2010 IIHF World Championship tournament held in Germany.
In seven games, he scored three goals before Finland was eliminated on May 20, 2010, after Kontiola missed a penalty-shot in the quarterfinal shootout against the Czech Republic.
On May 3, 2011, Kontiola signed a two-year contract with KHL rival Traktor Chelyabinsk.
On July 3, 2014, Kontiola bought his release from Traktor and signed a one-year contract as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He attended Toronto's training camp but failed to make an impression and on September 29, was assigned to the Toronto Marlies, the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate.
In the 2014–15 season, after 11 scoreless games with the Marlies, Kontiola was placed on unconditional waivers in order to terminate his contract and return to the KHL on November 20.
Kontiola then signed a two-year contract with Yaroslavl on November 28.
Kontiola was named to Finnish roster for competition at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.
Kontiola played in the 2021 IIHF World Championship, where he won his third silver medal.
His mistake during the overtime period of the gold medal game led to Nick Paul scoring the tournament-winning goal for team Canada.
After five seasons with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, Kontiola left as a free agent following the 2018–19 season.
He signed a one-year contract to continue in the KHL, returning to Finland to join Jokerit on May 1, 2019.
