Jouni Rinne (b. March 12th 1956 in Rauma, Finland) is a former professional ice hockey forward. Rinne began his career in 1975, playing for Lukko Rauma of the SM-liiga, where he strongly impressed, notching 36 goals and 22 assists in 36 games, thus finishing as the league's top goalscorer and earning himself a spot on the league's all-star team. His strong debuts impressed the north american scouts - he was drafted to the WHA in the 9th round, 101st overal by the Phoenix Roadrunners in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft, and by the California Seals, in the 6th round, 95th overall, in the 1976 NHL Entry Draft.