Playing Career
Starting his pro career with Karhu-Kissat in the Finnish first division, Varis played his first SM-liiga games with Ässät in the 1991-92 season. After two seasons with Ässät, Varis moved to Jokerit, where he finished his seventh full season in 2005. With Jokerit Varis won 4 Finnish championships and 2 European Cup.
In 1997, Varis moved to North America, where he played a season with the Indianapolis Ice in the IHL, as well as a single NHL game with the Chicago Blackhawks. He has also played in the German ice hockey league and the Swiss first and second leagues.
Varis has also represented Finland in international play.
Varis scored 268 goals in SM-Liiga. He also scored 7 goals in 7 games in European Cup.
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