Arsi Piispanen


Arsi Piispanen is a Finnish former professional ice hockey forward who is currently the general manager for IK Oskarshamn in HockeyAllsvenskan. He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fifth round, 138th overall, of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Piispanen returned to JYP in the spring of 2004 and managed to become a regular in the national team's playing lineup the following season. Piispanen played for JYP for three seasons. In April 2007, he signed a three-year contract with Tappara. In the fall of 2008, he transferred to the Pelicans.
He previously played with HPK of the Finnish Liiga before joining Oskarshamn.