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Topi
Niemela
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Position
Defense
Team
Kärpät
League
liiga
Height
5'10.5
Weight
156 lbs
Place of Birth
Oulu, FIN  
Niemela looks to be an offensive defenseman who likes to jump up in the rush and pinch down deep into the offensive zone. He possesses some decent speed on the rush and through transition but his skating could use some work. His strides are a bit choppy and look a touch too wide making his skating look like a lot more work than it needs to be. With the puck Niemela can be an effective passer. He p...
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