Sami Vatanen
- January 6, 2024
- Ice Hockey Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Sami Vatanen |
Occupation | Ice Hockey Player |
Date Of Birth | Jun 3, 1991(1991-06-03) |
Age | 33 |
Birthplace | Jyväskylä |
Country | Finland |
Birth City | Central Finland |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Sami Vatanen Biography
Name | Sami Vatanen |
Birthday | Jun 3 |
Birth Year | 1991 |
Place Of Birth | Jyväskylä |
Home Town | Central Finland |
Birth Country | Finland |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Parents | Pentti Vatanen, Jaana Vatanen |
Sami Vatanen is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on June 3, 1991 in Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland. Sami Vatanen (born 3 June 1991) is an Finnish pro-ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected as the fourth pick, the 106th player overall from the Anaheim Ducks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
In 2014’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Vatanen was awarded an Olympic bronze medal as Finland beat America United States 5-0.
Vatanen represented Finland at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey held in Toronto in September 2016.
At the completion of the 2015–16 season, Vatanen amassed a new career high with 38 points in 71 games. As a restricted free agent, on 18 June 2016, he signed a new four-year contract with Anaheim.
Vatanen played the NHL debut for Anaheim during the 2012-13 lockout season on February 1, 2013. Vatanen was also picked for make the AHL First All-Star Team, and was also named to The AHL All-Rookie Team, despite having played in only 62 games of the 76-game campaign.
Sami Vatanen Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Ice Hockey Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Sami Vatanen is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Finland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sami Vatanen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Vatanen was selected in The Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. The following season the team earned him his place on the current Finnish champions JYP’s squad. He set records for the highest points scored by defensemen in the rookie phase of during the Finnish SM-liiga normal season as well as the playoffs.
In the year 2010, Vatanen played for Finland internationally both at the lower levels (2010 World Junior Championships held in Saskatchewan) and also at an international level at the higher end (2010 World Championships held in Germany). In the course of the 2009-10 campaign, Vatanen was the most highly- drafted Finnish participant to date in Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) history after being selected as the second-highest pick in 2010’s KHL Junior Draft by Metallurg Novokuznetsk.
On 22 July 2014, Vatanen signed a new two-year, $2.525 million contract with Anaheim. He recorded 12 goals and 25 assists during the 2014–15 season, his first full NHL season.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Sami Vatanen Dating?
According to our records, Sami Vatanen is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Sami Vatanen’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Sami Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Finland. Sami Vatanen celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.
What happened to Sami Vatanen?
There was somewhat of a surprise in the NHL community last week, when it was announced that defenceman Sami Vatanen had inked a new, one-year contract with Geneve-Servette of the Swiss National League (NL). A player many believed would get another shot in the NHL, he’s leaving the league for another opportunity.
What NHL team is Sami Vatanen on?
SeasonTeamLge
2017-18| New Jersey Devils| NHL
2018-19| New Jersey Devils| NHL
2019-20| New Jersey Devils| NHL
What is Vatanen new job?
New Jersey Devils Sign Sami Vatanen to 1-Yr Deal The Devils have announced that they’ve signed the free agent defenseman to a one-year deal.