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Julius Vähätalo

Julius Vähätalo

Finnish ice hockey player (born 1995)

Julius Vähätalo (born 23 March 1995) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward, who is currently playing for TUTO Hockey of the Mestis.

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Vähätalo was drafted 166th overall by Detroit Red Wings in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

During the 2013–14 season, Vähätalo was an assistant captain for HC TPS's Jr. team, where he recorded 18 goals and 21 assists in 33 games, as well as three goals in 18 games for HC TPS.[1][2]

After spending the first four seasons of his professional career with TPS, Vähätalo left the club in signing a contract with fellow Liiga club, Mikkelin Jukurit, on 18 April 2017.[3]

International play

Vähätalo represented Finland at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he did not record any points in five games.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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International

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References

  1. [1]
    "Detroit Red Wings take goalie Chase Perry, winger Julius Vahatalo in rounds 5-6 of draft". MLive.com. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Wings drafted for added depth up the middle". Detroit Red Wings. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Jukurit agree to terms with Julius Vahatalo" (in Finnish). Mikkelin Jukurit. 18 April 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
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