Teuvo Teräväinen

Finnish ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Teuvo Teräväinen - Finnish ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

September 11th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

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A professional ice hockey player hailing from Finland, this athlete played as a forward in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted 18th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, he began his NHL career in 2014. This player contributed to the Blackhawks' 2015 Stanley Cup victory, becoming a significant part of the team's roster during the playoff run. In 2016, he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, where he continued to showcase skills and talent in subsequent seasons, establishing himself as a key offensive player for the team.

Winning the Stanley Cup with Chicago Blackhawks in 2015

Playing for Carolina Hurricanes since 2016

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