Eemil Vinni is a highly regarded goaltender eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft. Notably, Vinni's performance in the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup helped Finland secure a third-place finish with a 1.75 GAA and .927 save percentage. This placed him first among European goaltenders according to NHL Central Scouting. Moreover, he is expected to be drafted in the third or fourth round.
Presently, he plays for HIFK in the Liiga and has also played for JoKP in Finland's second-tier Mestis league. In the 2023-24 season, Vinni played 37 games on loan to JoKP in Mestis while achieving a 2.72 GAA and .892 save percentage. Prior to that, he had been part of HIFK’s and Kiekko-Vantaa’s youth system.
Eemil Vinni’s Nationality
Eemil Vinni is of Finnish nationality and has showcased his talent in various international tournaments for Finland. In the 2021-22 season, he represented Finland U18 at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), delivering an impressive performance with a 1.00 GAA and a .950 save percentage in one game. The following season, 2022-23, he played in the prestigious Hlinka Gretzky Cup for Finland U18, where he excelled with a 1.75 GAA and a .927 save percentage over four games.
Eemil Vinni’s Birthplace and Hometown
Eemil Vinni was born in Vantaa, Finland and began his career with Kiekko-Vantaa.
He began with Kiekko-Vantaa U16 team in the 2019-20 season. He posted a 4.20 GAA and .849 save percentage in the U16 SM-sarja Q and improved that to 1.60 GAA and .951 save percentage in the U16 SM-sarja that same season. Additionally, he had an outstanding performance with Kiekko-Vantaa U16 Akatemia in the U16 Mestis Q with a 1.00 GAA and .979 save percentage.
Eemil Vinni Ethnicity FAQ
A. Eemil Vinni is a goaltender.
A. Eemil Vinni stands 6-foot-2 (189 cm) tall and weighs 185 pounds (84 kg).
A. In the 2023-24 season, Eemil Vinni played for JoKP in the Mestis league on loan.
A. Eemil Vinni had a 1.75 GAA and a .927 save percentage over four games in the 2022-23 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
A. During the 2021-22 season, Eemil Vinni participated in the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) with Finland U18, where he posted a 1.00 GAA and a .950 save percentage in one game.
