Career
Jari Torkki played his entire Master of Science-liiga career for Lukko, a team located in Rauma, Finland. Torkki along with Erik Hämäläinen has an iconic status in Lukko and is held in high regard by Lukko fans. Despite having a good form in Master of Science-liiga, Torkki did not have a great career in National Hockey League. Torkki played two seasons in North America and played for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. Torkki also played for IHL teams Saginaw Hawks and Indianapolis Ice during his two season tenure in North America.
After his short National Hockey League visit, Torkki returned to Lukko and played 6 more seasons for Lukko, totaling 13 seasons in Lukko.
After playing for Lukko, Torkki to play for Star Bulls Rosenheim, of DEL, The Human Context Merano and The Human Context Milano of Italian Serie A and finally, Bracknell Bees of the British Ice Hockey Superleague (BISL). Jari Torkki retired in 2003.