Petri Skriko
| Petri Skriko | |||
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| Born |
March 13, 1962 Lappeenranta, FIN |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Vancouver Canucks Boston Bruins Winnipeg Jets San Jose Sharks |
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| National team |
 Finland
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| NHL Draft | 157th overall, 1981 Vancouver Canucks |
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| Playing career | 1979–1999 | ||
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| World Junior Championships | ||
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1981 | Finland |
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1982 | Finland |
Petri Kalevi Skriko (born March 13, 1962 in Lappeenranta, Finland) is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey player, best remembered for his seasons starring in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks in the 1980s. He is currently a scout for the Washington Capitals.
Skriko was a teenage phenom in Finland for his hometown club SaiPa Lappeenranta as he emerged as a star at the age of 18 and was named the SM-Liiga Rookie of the Year in 1981. That summer, he was drafted into the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks as the 157th pick in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.
In ensuing seasons, his stock continued to rise as he developed into one of the top players in Finland. He dominated the 1982 World Junior Championships - earning top forward honours with 15 points in 7 games - and turned in stellar performances at the 1983 World Championships and the 1984 Olympics. In 1983–84, he was named to the SM-Liiga All-star team.
For the 1984–85 season, Skriko signed with the Canucks and went to North America. He enjoyed a solid rookie season, finishing with 21 goals and 35 points in 72 games, good for eighth on the team in scoring.
In 1985–86, Skriko emerged as a star for the Canucks, leading the team with 78 points. From 1985–89, he recorded four consecutive 30-goal seasons, and twice led the Canucks in scoring. In November 1986, he recorded three hat tricks in eight days, and became the first-ever Canuck named NHL Player of the Month.
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