Robert Rooba
Robert Rooba (born 2 September 1993) is an Estonian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for JYP of the Liiga.
Rooba also represents Estonia in international hockey compe*ions, serving as team captain.
Contents
- 1 Playing career
- 2 International play
- 3 Personal life
- 4 Career statistics
- 4.1 Regular season and playoffs
- 4.2 International statistics
- 5 Honours and achievements
- 6 References
- 7 External links
Playing career
Rooba began playing hockey with HC Purikad. In May 2008, he relocated to Finland where he played for Blues youth teams. Rooba made his SM-liiga debut on 5 January 2012, at the age of 18, in a 2–3 overtime loss to Lukko.
On 18 January 2016, Rooba signed for Hermes of the Mestis for the remainder of the season.
On 27 April 2016, Rooba signed a two-year contract, with an option of extension for another season, with JYP of the Liiga. He won the 2017–18 Champions Hockey League with JYP. On 7 March 2018, Rooba signed a one-year contract extension.
On 1 May 2021, Rooba signed a one-year contract with Severstal Cherepovets of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He scored in his KHL debut in Severstal Cherepovets' 2–3 loss to SKA Saint Petersburg on 2 September 2021, his 28th birthday.
On 12 May 2022, Rooba signed a two-year contract to return to JYP.
International play
Rooba debuted internationally for the Estonia junior team at the 2009 World Junior Championships. He recorded one *ist as the team finished sixth in Division I and were relegated to Division II.
Rooba first played for the senior team at the 2010 World Championships. He finished the tournament with 3 goals and 2 *ists, helping Estonia to win the Division II Group B and promotion to Division I. Rooba was named captain for the 2022 World Championships.
Personal life
Rooba's father, Jüri Rooba, was also a hockey player and is the current general manager of the national team.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International statistics
Honours and achievements
References
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or:Eurohockey.com, or:The Internet Hockey Database