Jake Virtanen
Jake Virtanen is a Canadian-Finnish professional ice hockey winger born in 1996.
Jake Virtanen is a Canadian-Finnish professional ice hockey winger born in 1996. He was selected sixth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and played in the NHL from 2015 to 2021. As of the most recent sources, he has continued his career in European leagues.
Early life and junior career
Virtanen was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, and developed as a player in western Canada. He played major junior hockey with the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League before being drafted into the NHL.
NHL career
The Vancouver Canucks selected Virtanen sixth overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He played in the NHL with Vancouver from 2015 to 2021.
Post-NHL career
After leaving the NHL, Virtanen continued his professional career in European leagues. Recent sources list him with HK Dukla Michalovce in the Slovak Extraliga.
Playing profile
Virtanen is listed as a right wing/left wing who shoots right. He is known as a physically strong forward and was one of the notable prospects from the 2014 draft class.
Key facts
- Jake Virtanen is a Canadian-Finnish professional ice hockey winger born in New Westminster, British Columbia.
- He was selected sixth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
- Virtanen played for the Canucks from 2015 to 2021 before moving to European leagues.
- He currently plays for HK Dukla Michalovce in the Slovak Extraliga.
- Virtanen is known as a physically strong forward who shoots right.
Virtanen is Canadian-born and developed through Canadian junior hockey, including the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen. He also played for the Vancouver Canucks, making him familiar to Canadian hockey audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_VirtanenSupports: Birth date, nationality, draft position, NHL career, and recent team history.
- Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/120197/jake-virtanenSupports: Birth place, nationality, position, height, shot, and draft details.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/3114734Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, and 2014 draft info.
- Western Hockey League — https://chl.ca/whl/nhl-draft-prospect-profile-jake-virtanen/Supports: Junior career with the Calgary Hitmen and 2014 draft prospect information.