Player profile
Sami Kapanen
Personal info
Team history
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Philadelphia Flyers
2003 - present
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Carolina Hurricanes
1997 - 2003
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Hartford Whalers
1995 - 1997
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KaIPa
1990 - 1994
Sami Kapanen is a Finnish hockey player who plays right wing forward in Philadelphia Flyers. He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in 1995 but started his pro career in the Finnish SM-liiga in 1990.
Kapanen has played in two NHL All-Star Games, one SM-liiga First All-Star Team, he holds two Olympic Bronze Medals, and was awarded with the Gene Hart Award for showing best work ethic and determination.
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