Petri Johannes Varis (born May 13, 1969) is a Finnish former professional

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. He was drafted by the

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as their 6th-round pick in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Starting his pro career with Karhu-Kissat in the Finnish first division, Varis played his first

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games with Ässät in the 1991–92 season. After two seasons with Ässät, Varis moved to

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, where he finished his seventh full season in 2005. With

, Varis won 4 Finnish championships and 2 European Cups. In 1997, Varis moved to North America, where he played a season with the

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in the IHL, as well as a single NHL game with the

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. He has also played in the

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ice hockey league and the

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first and second leagues. Varis has also represented Finland in international play. Varis scored 268 goals in

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. He also scored 7 goals in 7 games in European Cup.

Awards

* Jarmo Wasama memorial trophy as Best Rookie - 1992 *

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for best +/- in the regular season - 1996 *

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for best player during the playoffs - 1996 *

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for best goal scorer - 1997 *

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for most points scored - 1997 and 2001.

Records

record for most goals scored in the playoffs (12). *

all-time scoring leader in points and goals. Second in assists.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Varis, Petri 1969 births Living people Chicago Blackhawks players Finnish ice hockey left wingers GCK Lions players Ice hockey people from North Savo Ice hockey players at the 1994 Winter Olympics Indianapolis Ice players Jokerit players Karhu-Kissat players Kölner Haie players KooKoo players Medalists at the 1994 Winter Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for Finland Olympic ice hockey players for Finland Olympic medalists in ice hockey Sportspeople from Varkaus Porin Ässät (men's ice hockey) players San Jose Sharks draft picks Tappara players ZSC Lions players