Jarno Kultanen (b. January 8th 1973 in Luumaki, Finland) is a professional defenseman who plays in the Mestis for KooKoo Kouvola. Drafted in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins, Kultanen played parts of three seasons from 2000-01 to 2002-03, cumulating two goals and eleven assists for thirteen points in 102 games before returning to Europe. He won the SM-Liiga's championship in 1997-98 with the HIFK Helsinki.