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Veeti Vainio

b. 1997

Finnish ice hockey player

Ice hockey player
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About Veeti Vainio

Born 1997. Veeti Vainio is a Finnish ice hockey player.

Veeti Vainio (born 16 June 1997) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with Sheffield Steelers in the British Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). He was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fifth round, 141st overall, of the 2015 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Vainio made his Liiga debut playing with Espoo Blues during the 2014–15 Liiga season.

Following two seasons under contract within the KooKoo organization, Vainio left as a free agent prior to the 2018–19 season and agreed to continue in the Liiga by signing an optional two-year contract with SaiPa on May 3, 2018.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2014 Finland IH18 5th 4 0 1 1 14 2015 Finland U18 7 0 1 1 10 Junior totals 11 0 2 2 24

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Important facts

Born
16 June 1997, Espoo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Ice hockey player
Nationality
Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Veeti Vainio?

Finnish ice hockey player

When was Veeti Vainio born?

Veeti Vainio was born on 16 June 1997 in Espoo.

What is Veeti Vainio's occupation?

Veeti Vainio is an ice hockey player.

What nationality is Veeti Vainio?

Veeti Vainio is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Veeti Vainio

· Wikidata: Q20164623

· DBpedia: Veeti Vainio

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