Teemu Riihijärvi (born March 1, 1977) is a

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former professional

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forward. He was drafted in the first round, twelfth overall, of the

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by the

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. He never appeared in an NHL game.

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* 1977 births Finnish ice hockey forwards Living people San Jose Sharks draft picks National Hockey League first-round draft picks Espoo Blues players Lukko players Lahti Pelicans players SaiPa players Södertälje SK players Sportspeople from Espoo {{finland-icehockey-winger-stub