Kalle Väisänen (born 28 January 2003) is a Finnish professional ice hockey left winger for the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL)

Kalle Väisänen
Born (2003-01-28) 28 January 2003 (age 21)
Kotka, Finland
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
New York Rangers
Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
TPS
NHL draft 106th overall, 2021
New York Rangers
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

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Väisänen was drafted in the fourth round, 106th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[1] He made his professional debut for TPS during the 2021–22 season.

On 2 April 2024, the Rangers signed Väisänen to a three-year, entry-level contract.[2] He joined the Wolf Pack for the end of the 2023-24 season after the end of TPS's season.

International play

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Medal record
Representing   Finland
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  2022 Canada

Väisänen represented Finland under-18 team at the 2021 World U18 Championships where he recorded one assist in five games.[3] He represented Finland junior team at the 2022 World Junior Championships and won a silver medal.[4]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 TPS U20 27 9 21 30 34 1 0 0 0 14
2021–22 TPS U20 17 8 12 20 18 6 2 1 3 2
2021–22 TPS Liiga 32 1 4 5 8 1 0 0 0 0
2022–23 TPS Liiga 47 4 1 5 8 3 0 0 0 0
2022–23 TPS U20 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 2
2023–24 TPS Liiga 58 9 5 14 16 9 1 3 4 0
2023–24 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0
Liiga totals 137 14 10 24 32 13 1 3 4 0

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 Finland U18 4th 5 0 1 1 4
2022 Finland WJC   7 1 1 2 0
2023 Finland WJC 5th 5 1 1 2 2
Junior totals 17 2 3 5 6

References

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  1. ^ "The Fourth Round picks for the Rangers". nyrangersnews.com. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Rangers Agree to Terms with Kalle Vaisanen". NHL.com. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  3. ^ Bell, Josh (18 April 2021). "Tuomaala, Lambert headline Finland's U18 roster". nhlentrydraft.com. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Rangers prospects to watch at the World Junior Championship". bluelinestation.com. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
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