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DefenseTeam
KärpätLeague
liigaHeight
5'10.5Weight
156 lbsPlace of Birth
Oulu, FIN
Niemela is a smooth-skating defenseman with great on-ice awareness who can make a difference in all three zones. What sets him apart compared to his peers is his composure with the puck on his stick. While under pressure in the defensive zone, he can hit his teammates with a crisp pass in transition or skate it out himself, quickly accelerating past opponents. In the offensive zone, he does a grea...
Mat Sheridan
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Topi Niemela's Reports
Aug 13/22 | Topi Niemela | 24066 – Czechia vs. Finland | WJC-20 | by Rasmus Tornqvist | View Summary |
Jan 5/22 | Topi Niemela | 23112 – Germany vs. Finland | WJC-20 | by Rasmus Tornqvist | View Summary |
Dec 21/21 | Topi Niemela | 22950 – Finland vs. Team USA | WJSS | by Mat Sheridan | View Summary |
Oct 6/20 | Topi Niemela | D3350 – 2020 NHL Draft Guide | by FCHockey Staff | View Summary | |
Jul 14/20 | Topi Niemela | 20754 – Assat vs. Karpat | Liiga | by Dylan Galloway | View Summary |
Jul 14/20 | Topi Niemela | 20753 – Karpat U20 vs. TPS U20 | Jr. A SM-liiga | by Justin Froese | View Summary |
Jul 14/20 | Topi Niemela | 20752 – U18 5 Nations Review | 5NT | by Derek Neumeier | View Summary |