| Born: | July 6, 1998 | Draft: | Undrafted |
| Hometown: | Ylöjärvi, Finland | Position: | Right Wing |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Finland | Current Team: | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Waltteri Merelä (born July 6, 1998) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Merelä made his Liiga debut appearance for Pelicans during the 2018–19 Liiga season. In December 2021, he made his debut in the Finland men’s national ice hockey team.
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As an undrafted free agent, on June 5, 2023, Merelä left the Liiga after five seasons by signing a one-year, two-way contract with the Lightning.
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Achievements
- Champions Hockey League Champion (2023)
- 2x Liiga Champion (2022, 2023)
- Liiga Best Plus/Minus (Matti Keinonen Trophy) (2022)
- U20 SM-liiga Best PPG (2019)
- U20 SM-liiga First All-Star Team (2019)
