Career
He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1993 National Hockey League Entry Draft, being selected in the 4th round, 104th overall. Junkka played nine of his ten professional seasons in Europe, the lone exception being when he played for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League during the 2000-2001 season. Although Syracuse was a one-time AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Junkka joined the team while the Crunch were affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
1992-1993 U18 EJC Gold Meda
