Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jani Nyman

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Jani Nyman

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jani Nyman made an impact.

Jani Nyman is a Finnish professional ice hockey right wing currently playing for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL. He was drafted by the Kraken in the second round, 49th overall, during the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Nyman's career is focused on professional hockey, and he represents a promising young talent in the sport.

2018: C-youth Championship Qualifier Win

In the 2018–19 season, Nyman won the C-youth Championship qualifiers with 22 goals and 46 points playing for Tampere Ilves's SM-sarja team.

2020: Tied for Second in Goal Scoring

In the 2020–21 season, Nyman tied for second place in Ilves's goal scoring rankings with Nikolai Hakala, with 10 goals and 23 points.

May 2021: Signed SM-Liiga contract with Ilves

On May 3, 2021, Nyman signed a 3-year SM-Liiga contract with Ilves.

October 2021: Liiga Debut with Ilves

On October 16, 2021, at 17 years old, Nyman made his Liiga debut with Ilves against Helsinki IFK and got an assist.

September 2022: First Liiga Goal

On September 21, 2022, Nyman scored the first goal of his Liiga career with Ilves against Porin Ässät.

November 2022: One-Year Contract Extension with Ilves

On November 25, 2022, Ilves signed Nyman to a one-year contract extension.

2022: Drafted by Seattle Kraken

In 2022, Jani Nyman was drafted 49th overall by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Entry Draft.

2022: Won Bronze at IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2022, Nyman played in the IIHF World U18 Championships, where he won bronze.

June 2023: Signed with Seattle Kraken

On June 12, 2023, Nyman signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Seattle Kraken of the NHL.

November 2023: First League Career Hat Trick

On November 18, 2023, Nyman scored the first hat trick of his league career against SaiPa.

2023: Played in the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2023, Nyman played in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, representing Finland.

April 2024: Assigned to Coachella Valley Firebirds and First AHL Goal

On April 9, 2024, the Kraken assigned Nyman to the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and on April 14, he scored his first AHL goal.

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