Brother: Aleksi Saarela
Father: Pasi Saarela
Uncle: Ilkka Saarela
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #74 by Elite Prospects
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #76 by FCHockey
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #100 by McKeen's Hockey
2019 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #24 by NHL Central Scouting