Canucks Claim Goalie Meriläinen Off Waivers
Leevi Meriläinen is embracing a fresh opportunity with the Canucks after Vancouver claimed the Finnish goalie off waivers from Ottawa. After stopping 10 of 11 shots in relief during his debut, he is expected to make his first start against Calgary as he seeks a consistent role in Vancouver’s goaltending tandem.
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About Leevi Meriläinen
Leevi Meriläinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Meriläinen previously played with the Oulun Kärpät of the top-tier Finnish Liiga and at the major junior level with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was selected 71st overall in the third round of the 2020 NHL entry draft by the Ottawa Senators, for whom he made his North American professional debut in April 2023.
Everything about Leevi Meriläinen →- Occupation
- ice hockey player
- Citizenship
- Finland
- Born
- August 13, 2002