Markus Niemeläinen
Finnish ice hockey player
Markus Niemeläinen (born 8 June 1998) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for Eisbären Berlin in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He previously played for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Oilers in the third round, 63rd overall, of the 2016 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Niemeläinen began playing hockey in the junior teams of HPK and Tappara in his native Finland. He was then drafted to play for the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League in 2015 where he posted 26 assists in his first season. He was drafted 63rd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL entry draft but was not signed to a contract and after a second season in Saginaw, Niemeläinen rejoined HPK in 2017.
On 30 April 2020, Niemeläinen signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.
On September 12, 2024, Niemeläinen signed a one-year contract with Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
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