9
Sami Vatanen (D)
Norfolk Admirals
| Name: |
Sami Vatanen |
| Number: |
9 |
| Pos.: |
D |
| Shoots: | R |
| Height: |
5-10 |
| Weight: |
185 |
| Birthdate: |
1991-06-03 |
| Birthplace: |
Jyvaskyla, Finland |
Biography
Draft: 2009, Anaheim, Round 4 (106th Overall)
Acquired: Signed by Anaheim (NHL) to a three-year, entry-level contract on 05/31/11
2011-12 NOTES:
Was named Finnish Elite League’s Defenseman of the year and named to the league’s postseason All-Star team in 2011-12 and 2010-11… Set a career high in goals, assists and points in 2011-12 with Jyväskylä
Career Notes
Junior Career: Captained Finland at the 2011 World Junior Championship team, represented team Finland at the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championship and captained team Finland to a bronze medal win over Team Canada at the 2009 IIHF U-18 World Championships in Fargo, ND
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