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Sami Aittokallio (G)
Lake Erie Monsters
| Name: |
Sami Aittokallio |
| Number: |
30 |
| Pos.: |
G |
| Shoots: | L |
| Height: |
6-1 |
| Weight: |
180 |
| Birthdate: |
1992-08-06 |
| Birthplace: |
Tampere, Finland |
Biography
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2011-12:Signed entry-level contract with Colorado Avalanche on 5/11/12… Posted a .936 save percentage for Team Finland in the World Junior Championship, playing in five games… His .936 save percentage was the third-best mark in the tournament, as Finland finished fourth… Finished second in saves at the 2012 World Junior Championship with 193… Spent last two seasons with Ilves of Finland’s top professional league, SM-Liiga, after debuting on the circuit during the ’09-10 campaign… 2010-11: Drafted by Colorado in the 4th round (107th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft… Became first-even Finnish-born goalie drafted by the Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise… Was first European goalie drafted by Colorado since the organization selected Peter Budaj in 2001… Also selected in 2010 KHL Draft (7th Round, #176 overall) by CSKA Moskava
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