Antti Raanta

Quick Facts

Full Name	Antti Raanta
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	May 12, 1989(1989-05-12)
Age	35
Birthplace	Rauma
Country	Finland
Horoscope	Taurus

Antti Raanta Biography

Antti Raanta is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on May 12, 1989 in Rauma, Finland. Hockey goaltender who began his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013. Earlier that year, he won the Finnish championship with Assat, winning the Jari Kurri trophy as the best player of the playoffs.

He became teammates on the Blackhawks with Conn Smythe Trophy winner Patrick Kane in 2013.

On 3 June 2013, Raanta signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. He was recalled by the Blackhawks from the American Hockey League (AHL)’s Rockford IceHogs on 17 November 2013, after Chicago’s backup goaltender, Nikolai Khabibulin, suffered an injury in a loss against the Nashville Predators the previous night, 16 November. Raanta made his NHL debut against the Colorado Avalanche on 19 November 2013, stopping 14 of 16 shots in relief of starter Corey Crawford. On 30 December 2013, Raanta earned his first career shutout, beating the Los Angeles Kings at home at the United Center. He stopped all 26 shots he faced, and improved to 10–1–3 on the season. Raanta was named Rookie of the Month (an honour shared with Los Angeles’ goaltender Martin Jones) for December 2013, going 8–1–3 with one shutout. On 12 January 2014, Raanta helped end his team’s losing; the Blackhawks had previously lost three-straight games, with Crawford in goal for all three losses. Raanta played against the Edmonton Oilers as Chicago prevailed 5–3.

In 2013, Raanta won the Finnish championship with Ässät and was awarded both the Lasse Oksanen Trophy for the SM-liiga’s best player of regular season, as well as the Jari Kurri Trophy for the best player of the playoffs, posting a .955 save percentage.

His brother, Mikko Raanta, is also a hockey player.

Antti Raanta Net Worth

Antti Raanta is one of the richest Hockey Player from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Antti Raanta 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born in Rauma, Finland and began his SM-Iiiga career with Lukko in 2009.

The year he and Assat won the Finnish title, he won the Lasse Oksanen trophy for the best regular season performance by a player in SM-Iiiga.

Antti Raanta (born 12 May 1989) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Antti Raanta Dating?

According to our records, Antti Raanta married to Anna Ylijoki. As of December 1, 2023, Antti Raanta’s is not dating anyone.

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Raanta would battle Magnus Hellberg for the backup role behind Henrik Lundqvist, Raanta eventually won the battle as Hellberg was sent to the American Hockey League (AHL). Raanta was put in net for the Rangers’ 17 December game against the Minnesota Wild (Lundqvist was to start the following day against the Winnipeg Jets). However, near the end of the 1st period, Raanta took a slapshot to the head from Wild defenseman Marco Scandella, and left the game. Lundqvist was put in net the remainder of the game, and the next day Raanta was put on injured reserve. Originally expected to be out 2–3 weeks, Raanta recovered faster than originally expected, returning to the Rangers lineup on 28 December. During Raanta’s absence, the Rangers called up Magnus Hellberg to serve as Lundqvist’s backup. Raanta made 25 appearances in the 2015–16 season, started 18 games, and finished with an 11–6–2 record. Raanta had a 2.24 GAA and a .919 Save Percentage along with one shutout. At the end of the season, Raanta agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the New York Rangers on 2 May 2016.

Facts & Trivia

Antti Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Antti Raanta celebrates birthday on May 12 of every year.

In his first season with the club, Raanta posted a 21–17–6 record in 41 appearances. However, the Coyotes failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. On 6 April 2018, the Coyotes re-signed Raanta to a three-year, $12.75 million contract extension worth $4.25 million annually.

What is Antti Raanta injury?

Hurricanes’ Antti Raanta: Injured Monday Raanta ( lower body ) will not return to Monday’s game against the Rangers. Raanta was replaced by Pyotr Kochetkov near the end of the second period after he was helped off the ice and back to the locker room. He stopped 16 of 18 shots prior to the injury.

How old is Raanta?

33 years (May 12, 1989)

Does Antti Raanta have a Stanley Cup?

“He came to me when I came through the hallway and just said, ‘I have something for you,’” said Raanta, who got his Stanley Cup ring from MacIsaac. “It’s gorgeous. It’s beautiful. I don’t know if I should put it on my finger because it’s so heavy.

Who are the Carolina Hurricanes goalies?

Goaltenders

Why was Raanta pulled?

Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta injured in second period of Game 7; Kochetkov in relief. The Carolina Hurricanes, beaten by the New York Rangers in Game 7 of their playoff series Monday, lost goalie Antti Raanta to an injury that could have ended his playoffs had the Canes advanced.