Age, Biography and Wiki
Sami Salo was born on 2 September, 1974 in Turku, Finland, is a Finnish ice hockey player (born 1974). Discover Sami Salo'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 49 years old?
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| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
2 September, 1974 |
| Birthday |
2 September |
| Birthplace |
Turku, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 49 years old group.
Sami Salo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Sami Salo height is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) and Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb).
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight |
212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sami Salo's Wife?
His wife is Johanna Salo
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Johanna Salo |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Oliver Salo, Julia Salo, Peppi Salo |
Sami Salo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sami Salo worth at the age of 49 years old? Sami Salo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Finland. We have estimated Sami Salo'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 |
Sami Salo Social Network
Timeline
Sami Sakari Salo (born 2 September 1974) is a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman of the National Hockey League (NHL).
After developing his skills with the junior club of his hometown, Turku, Finland, Salo turned professional with TPS of the SM-Liiga in 1994–95.
He appeared in seven games, recording a goal and two assists in his first season in the SM-Liiga.
The following campaign, he recorded a Finnish career-high 14 assists and 21 points over 47 games.
He began his professional career with TPS of the SM-liiga before being selected by the Ottawa Senators with their last pick in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.
In the off-season, Salo was selected by the Ottawa Senators with their last selection in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, 239th overall in the ninth round.
He remained in Finland for two more seasons upon being drafted.
He improved from seven goals to nine in 1996–97.
The following season, he transferred from TPS to Jokerit.
In his lone season with the Helsinki-based team, he tallied three goals and eight points over 35 games.
He joined the Senators in 1998–99 and was selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team.
Following a four-year career in Finland, Salo signed with the Senators in July 1998.
He played in the first 3 games of the 1998/99 season before he was assigned to the Detroit Vipers, Ottawa's International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate, due to his first NHL injury and was recalled on 18 November 1998.
Completing the 1998–99 season with seven goals and 19 points, he was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.
Twenty-seven games into his rookie campaign, he scored his first NHL goal against Boston Bruins goaltender Byron Dafoe, a game-winner, in a 3–1 win on 21 January 1999.
The following season, Salo notched a hat trick in a 6–4 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on 30 March 1999.
His campaign was shortened, however, to 37 games due to injury and he was limited to 14 points.
In 2000, he missed two games as he suffered from a snakebite.
Salo continued to be sidelined in 2000–01 with various ailments, including shoulder, foot and knee injuries, as well as the flu.
He won silver medals at the 2001 World Championships and the 2006 Winter Olympics, as well as a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Throughout his career, Salo became infamous for being injury-prone, having suffered over 40 career injuries.
Despite his injuries, he was known as a two-way defenceman with a powerful slapshot.
In March 2001, he was also cross-checked in the face by Rick Tocchet of the Philadelphia Flyers, suffering broken teeth and a mild concussion.
He finished his third NHL season with 18 points in 31 games.
Before the 2001–02 season began, Salo injured his groin in an exhibition game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in September.
In addition to missing the first three games of the season, he was later sidelined for a total of 13 more contests due to separate cases of the flu, a broken finger and back spasms.
He recorded 18 points in 66 games.
In the proceeding off-season, Salo underwent shoulder surgery.
In the 2002 off-season, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks with whom he recorded three 30-point campaigns.
Becoming a free agent, he accepted an $880,000 qualifying offer from the Senators on 31 July 2002.
Nearly two months later, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Peter Schaefer on 21 September.
Salo established himself as a top-four defenceman with the Canucks, ranking fourth among team blueliners in average ice time per game during his first season with Vancouver.
He also appeared in a career-high 79 games while recording nine goals and 30 points.
The Canucks re-signed him in the off-season to a two-year, $3.2 million contract.
The following campaign, he recorded seven goals and 26 points in 74 games.
Due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Salo played overseas with Frölunda HC of the Swedish Elite League and helped the club capture the Le Mat Trophy as league champions.
Internationally, Salo has competed for Finland, appearing in two World Championships, three Winter Olympics and one World Cup.
Due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Salo went overseas to play for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Elite League.
He notched six goals and 14 points in 41 games, helping Frölunda to the league's best regular season record.
Prior to the 2012–13 NHL season he signed with the Lightning as a free agent.
