Jarkko Antero Immonen (born January 18, 1984) is a

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professional

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who is playing for HKm Zvolen in Slovakia. He was selected by the

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in the 4th round (110th overall) of the

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. Midway through the 2010–11 season, on January 28, 2011, Immonen transferred from his first SM-lliga club, the

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, to the

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and signed an addition one-year contract. In the following 2011–12 season, Immonen enjoyed his most successful season win the SM-liiga since 2008, scoring 32 points in 59 games to help the Pelicans reach the finals. On May 3, 2012, he was re-signed to a two-year extension with the Pelicans.

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* * 1984 births Living people Espoo Blues players Lahti Pelicans players SaiPa players Dallas Stars draft picks Finnish ice hockey forwards People from Kouvola Sportspeople from Kymenlaakso {{Finland-icehockey-player-stub