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| Emil Pieniniemi | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 2, 2005 Kuopio, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Pittsburgh Penguins Oulun Kärpät (SM-liiga) | ||
| NHL draft |
91st overall, 2023 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
Emil Pieniniemi (born March 02, 2005) is a Finnish junior ice hockey defenseman for Oulun Kärpät of the Liiga. He was drafted 91st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[1]
Playing career edit
Pieniniemi played for Kärpät in the U20 SM-sarja in 2022-23 for 31 games, finishing with 1 goal and 13 points. He made his debut in the Liiga for Kärpät during the 2023–24 season.
On July 14, 2023, Pieniniemi signed a 3-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins.[2]
International Play edit
Pieniniemi played in the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships for Finland men's national U18 team, scoring 1 point in 5 games. He was also named the team's best player during their match-up against Slovakia in the quarter-finals.[3]
References edit
- ^ Haase, Taylor. "Third round: Defenseman Pieniniemi looks to be more of a project". DK Pittsburgh Sports. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Ellis, Steven. "Pittsburgh Penguins sign 2023 NHL Draft pick Emil Pieniniemi". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Helfrick, Eugene. "Emil Pieniniemi – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
External links edit
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com