Jari Viitala (born December 1, 1958) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 12th round (190th overall) of the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft.[1] He represented Finland at the 1978 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Jari Viitala
Born (1958-12-01) December 1, 1958 (age 65)
Tampere, Finland
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Forward
Shot Left
Played for SM-liiga
Ilves
NHL draft 190th overall, 1978
Colorado Rockies
Playing career 1977–1988

Viitala made his SM-liiga debut playing with Ilves during the 1977–78. He played parts of nine season and 304 regular-season games with Ives before retiring after the 1987–88 SM-liiga season.

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  1. ^ "1978 NHL Amateur Draft -- Jari Viitala".
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