Jesse Pulkkinen

Jesse Pulkkinen (born 27 December 2004) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Bridgeport Islanders in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Pulkkinen was selected by the New York Islanders 54th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.^[1]

Jesse Pulkkinen
Born	(2004-12-27) 27 December 2004 (age 20) Laukaa, Finland
Height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams	New York Islanders Bridgeport Islanders (AHL) JYP Jyväskylä
NHL draft	54th overall, 2024 New York Islanders
Playing career	2023–present

Playing career

Pulkkinen played in his native Finland as a youth within JYP Jyväskylä, and made his professional debut in the Liiga with JYP during the 2023–24 season.

On July 15, 2024, Pulkkinen signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.^[2]

International play

Pulkkinen represented Finland at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded one goal and two assists in seven games.^[1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2021–22	JYP	U20		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	JYP	U20		43	0	4	4	18		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	JYP	U20		18	11	17	28	47		7	4	6	10	22
2023–24	JYP	Liiga		29	2	6	8	24		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	KeuPa	Mestis		6	2	2	4	2		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	JYP	U20		2	1	4	5	2		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	JYP	Liiga		38	3	5	8	26		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Bridgeport Islanders	AHL		10	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
Liiga totals				67	5	11	16	50		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2024	Finland	WJC	4th		7	1	2	2	8
Junior totals					7	1	2	3	8