Olli Määttä
Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
August 22nd, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A Finnish ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the NHL. Drafted 21st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Määttä quickly established himself on the team. He played a crucial role in the Penguins' success during the 2016-2017 season, contributing to their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory. After several seasons with the Penguins, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks and later joined the Los Angeles Kings, demonstrating solid skills on the ice and a strong defensive presence.
Winning the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017
Playing several seasons in the NHL
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