Pekka Rinne
Ice Hockey Goaltender, NHL All-Star
Born
November 3rd, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A Finnish ice hockey goaltender, achieved significant success in the National Hockey League (NHL). Played the majority of his career with the Nashville Predators, establishing himself as a top goalie in the league. Rinne won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender in 2018. He was an integral part of the Predators' run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017. In international play, represented Finland in multiple World Championships and earned a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Won the Vezina Trophy in 2018
Led Nashville Predators to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final
Earned a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics
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