Jesse Pulkkinen

Jesse Pulkkinen (born 27 December 2004) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing 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.

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.

International play

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

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs 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 — — — — — 2025–26 Bridgeport Islanders AHL 20 0 2 2 6 — — — — — 2025–26 Worcester Railers ECHL 36 9 9 18 14 — — — — — 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