Date of Birth – March 13, 1995 Position - Forward Age - 28 Height - 175 cm / 5'9" Place of Birth – Kirkkonummi, Finland Weight - 84 kg / 185 lbs Shoots - Left Honours – Polish Championship 2022/23
What other sports did you play growing up? Football
Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far? My grandfather
Who is the best player you have played with? Alexander Barkov
Who is the best player you have played against? Miro Heiskanen
What is the most memorable game you have played in? My first pro game in Finland
What is your favourite/least favourite rink to play in? Favourite: North Dakota (NCAA) – Least: Arizona State before the new rink
If you could make one rule change in hockey, what would it be and why? None
Which hockey team do you cheer for/which one do you root against? I have none
Most admired hockey player and why? Teemu Selänne, growing up he was the one to watch!
What would be your best piece of advice for youngsters starting in hockey? Have fun and enjoy every part of the game
Pre-game routine? Nap
Pre-game meal? Some sort of pasta
Any gameday superstitions? With gear putting on right ones before left ones. Skates for example
Favourite other sport(s) to play? Golf – Padel
Favourite other sport(s) to watch? Basketball and Finnish baseball
Favourite athlete (non hockey)? Rickie Fowler
Which do you prefer books or movies? Movies
Favourite TV show(s)? Blacklist
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Sushi
If you could share a meal with any individuals, living or dead, who would they be? Tiger Woods, Sidney Crosby, Lebron James
What is your favourite vacation destination? Don’t really have one
What was your favourite and least favourite subject in school? Favourite: Physical Education – Least favourite: Chemistry
If you could join any past or current music group which would it be ? Coldplay
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? Pulu
How many languages do you speak? Finnish and English
If not a hockey player what occupation would you have? Golfer
PIC CREDITS – Jillian McFarlane & Derek Young
