Mikko Koivu

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mikko Koivu
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 12, 1983(1983-03-12)
Age	41
Birthplace	Turku
Country	Finland
Birth City	Southwest Finland
Horoscope	Pisces

Mikko Koivu Biography

Mikko Koivu is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on March 12, 1983 in Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland. NHL center, who was elected captain of the Minnesota Wild in 2008

In 2008, he was joined by He was joined by Cal Clutterbuck on the Minnesota Wild in 2008. at the Minnesota Wild.

As a junior, Koivu competed in two World Junior U18 Championships, capturing gold in 2000 and bronze in 2001. Koivu did double duty in 2001, also participating in the World Junior Championships, earning a silver medal while contributing three assists.

After playing in the Finnish junior leagues, Koivu began playing for TPS of the SM-liiga as a 17-year-old in the 2000–01 season, the same team for which older brother Saku also once played. He was selected sixth overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota Wild and continued to play with TPS for three more seasons.

His brother Saku Kuivu was the Montreal Canadians’ captain for many seasons. He married Helena Koivu in 2013 and they had a daughter, Sofie.

Mikko Koivu Net Worth

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

He was a member of the Finnish junior leagues, and later joined the senior TPS team at the country’s SM Liga.

He won the 2011 world championship with Finland and was then selected for the NHL All-Star Team.

Mikko-Sakari Koivu (born March 12, 1983) is a Finnish professional ice hockey center currently serving as captain of the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Koivu was drafted sixth overall in 2001 by the Wild, and has spent his entire NHL career with Minnesota.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mikko Koivu Dating?

According to our records, Mikko Koivu married to Helena Koivu. As of December 1, 2023, Mikko Koivu’s is not dating anyone.

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Koivu moved to North America in the 2004–05 to play for Minnesota’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Houston Aeros, while that NHL season was canceled. The next season, he made his NHL debut with the Wild, scoring 21 points in his rookie season. He signed a one-year contract with the Wild on July 18, 2006.

Facts & Trivia

Mikko Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Mikko Koivu celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.

On October 16, 2008, Koivu tied a Wild franchise record for most assists in a game with four against the Florida Panthers. He also added a goal for a career-high five-point game as the Wild defeated Florida 6–2. In July 2009, it was announced that Koivu would be on the cover of Finland’s version of EA Sports’ video game NHL 10. He was also voted the best Finn in the League by NHL.com.

What happened Miko Koivu?

On 10 October 2020, Koivu ended his 15-year tenure with the Wild and signed as a free agent to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. On 9 February 2021, after only posting a goal and an assist for 2 points in 7 games, Koivu announced his retirement from the NHL.

Is Mikko Koivu retired?

2021

Is Mikko Koivu good?

A gifted skater with the same tenacity of his older brother, Koivu established himself as one of the top two-way centers in the NHL in his second year. He played all 82 games in 2006-07 and had 20 goals and 54 points while earning his first votes for the Selke Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s best defensive forward.

Why did Mikko Koivu retire?

“This was not an easy decision for me as I have loved every minute of my short time in Columbus and really hoped to be able to help this team accomplish its goals this season, but the bottom line is I haven’t been able to get to the level of play that I need to be true to myself and fair to my teammates , so the time is …

How old is Koivu?

39 years (March 12, 1983)