Rasmus Rissanen
| Rasmus Rissanen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 13, 1991 Kuopio, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Carolina Hurricanes Charlotte Checkers (AHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
178th overall, 2009 Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| Playing career | 2011–present | ||
Rasmus Rissanen (born July 13, 1991) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Rissanen was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 6th round (178th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Rissanen played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Everett Silvertips.
On April 4, 2011, the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League signed Rissanen to a three-year, entry-level contract,[1] and he made his professional debut with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League near the end of the 2010–11 season.
References
External links
- Rasmus Rissanen career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Rasmus Rissanen career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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