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Urho Vaakanainen

Born:January 1, 1999Draft:2017 Bruins #18 Overall
Hometown:Joensuu, FinlandPosition:Defense
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:FinlandCurrent Team:Anaheim Ducks

Urho Vaakanainen (born 1 January 1999) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 18th overall by the Bruins in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Urho Vaakanainen Boston Bruins
Urho Vaakanainen, Boston Bruins (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

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Achievements

  • U20 WJC Gold Medal (2019)
  • SM-liiga Bronze Medal (2017)
  • U18 WJC Silver Medal (2017)
  • U18 WJC Gold Medal (2016)
  • U20 SM-liiga Silver Medal (2016)
  • EYOF Bronze Medal (2015)
  • U20 SM-liiga Bronze Medal (2015)
  • U16 Huippu-Pohjola Camp Roster (Blues) (2014)
  • U16 Pohjola Camp All-Star Team (Huippu-Pohjola Camp) (2014)
  • U16 Pohjola Camp MVP (Huippu-Pohjola Camp) (2014)
  • U16 SM-sarja Champion (2014)
  • U18 SM-sarja First All-Star Team (2014)

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