Emil Hemming Ethnicity

Emil Hemming, born on June 27, 2006, is a Finnish professional ice hockey right winger for HC TPS in the SM-liiga. He is also a top prospect for the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Moreover, he is backed by several scouting agencies like Eliteprospects.com, TSN/Bob McKenzie, TSN/Craig Button, THN/Ferrari, THN/Kennedy, Daily Faceoff and by the NHL Central Scouting (EU Skaters).

The past season saw Hemming dress up for TPS U20 “A” team and later for the main team. For HC TPS U20, he scored 11 goals and recorded seven assists while he recorded seven goals and four assists for TPS in the Liiga. On the international stage, Hemming represented Finland at the World Junior Championships and recorded two assists with them.

Prior to that, he dressed up for the Kiekko-Espoo’s youth teams and honed his skills in the U16 SM-sarja and U18 SM-sarja.

Emil Hemming’s Nationality

Emil Hemming is of Finnish nationality and has represented Finland across various international competitions. This includes, representing them at the U16 junior competitions, U17 team at the World Junior Championships in 2022/23, U18 team at the World Junior Championships in 2023/24, and lastly the Finland U20 team.

Emil Hemming’s Birthplace and Hometown

Emil Hemming was born and raised in Vaasa, Finland and attended Mattliden School in the nearby city of Espoo after relocating there due to better hockey opportunities. It was around ninth grade that discussions began about Emil Hemming's future studies and sports career.

Remarkably, hockey runs deep in his family as his father used to play hockey back in the day, while his brother dresses up for Kiekko-Espoo’s U16 team and will likely be a future prospect.