Rise to Success: Career Highlights of 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: Won Bronze at IIHF World U18 Championships
In 2022, Nyman played in the IIHF World U18 Championships, where he won bronze.
November 2023: First League Career Hat Trick
On November 18, 2023, Nyman scored the first hat trick of his league career against SaiPa.
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.
