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Miro Heiskanen is an ice hockey defenseman for the Dallas Stars and the Finnish national team. Notably, he was drafted third overall in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Stars and has been a mainstay of Stars for over five years now. His remarkable performance during the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, where he notched 26 points, marked a turning point in his career, setting a new standard for defensemen in postseason play. Notably, his standout contributions in the 2023 season saw him break several records, including surpassing Sergei Zubov for the most points in a single season by a defenseman in Stars history.
Before his NHL debut, Heiskanen's talent was recognized with the Pekka Rautakallio Award in Liiga, given to the league's best defenseman. This helped him catch the attention of NHL scouts which ultimately led him by the Dallas Stars in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Stars on July 8, 2017, before spending the 2017–18 Liiga season on loan with HIFK.
His international career highlights include representing Finland in ice hockey tournaments such as the IIHF World Championship and the IIHF World U18 Championship. He secured a gold medal at the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championship held in the United States and another gold at the 2022 IIHF World Championship hosted by Finland. Additionally, he earned a silver medal at the 2017 IIHF World U18 Championship in Slovakia.
Miro Heiskanen’s Nationality
Miro Heiskanen is a Finnish national and has represented Finland internationally at various levels and competitions.
Miro Heiskanen’s Hometown
Miro Heiskanen hails from Espoo, Finland and began his hockey journey in the youth program of the Espoo Blues, a Finnish Liiga club. Transitioning to the youth program of HIFK, Heiskanen showcased his talent at the Junior A level during the 2015–16 season, earning recognition as the rookie of the year with the Yrjö Hakala Award.
Miro Heiskanen's Birthplace
Miro Heiskanen was born on July 18, 1999, in Espoo, Finland to parents Juuka Heiskanen and Mia Mattinen.
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