Jesse Pulkkinen

Jesse Pulkkinen (born 27 December 2004) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman for JYP Jyväskylä in the Liiga 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.

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

Playing career
On July 15, 2024, Pulkkinen signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.