Niemi is a big, physical defenseman. He owns a heavy shot, but isn't a very good skater. Lacks some hockey sense and could improve his defensive positioning.
-Ulf Andersson, EP
Brother: Pyry Niemi
DATE | STATUS | FROM | TO | SOURCE |
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03/23/2018 | ||||
03/23/2018 | Confirmed | KooKoo | Sport | |
11/06/2017 | ||||
11/06/2017 | Extension | KooKoo | KooKoo | |
08/13/2017 | ||||
08/13/2017 | Confirmed | Ilves | KooKoo | |
05/02/2015 | ||||
05/02/2015 | Confirmed | HPK | Ilves | |
05/17/2013 | ||||
05/17/2013 | Confirmed | Greenville Road Warriors | HPK | |
05/25/2010 | ||||
05/25/2010 | Confirmed | New York Islanders | New York Rangers |
Drafted 2009, 2 #39 overall by SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL Draft
Drafted 2007, 1 #13 overall by Saskatoon Blades in the CHL Import Draft
Transactions
- 2010-05-25 • Traded to the New York Rangers for a 2010 6th round pick (later traded to Atlanta; Tanner Lane)
Memorable dates
- 2014-03-13 • Scored first Liiga goal against HIFK
- 2011-02-04 • Scored first AHL goal (assisted by T.Kundratek and C.Kolarik), vs. the Bridgeport Sound Tigers(M.Koskinen)
- 2010-11-19 • Scored first AHL assist point against the Springfield Falcons
- 2010-10-15 • Made AHL debut against the Albany Devils +/-: -1 PIM: 0 S: 4
- 2009-12-26 • Selected to U20 World Junior Championship roster (Named captain)
- 2008-12-16 • Selected to U20 World Junior Championship roster (Named vice-captain)
- 2007-09-26 • Scored first WHL points (1+2), goal (assisted by D.Hulak and W.Wintoneak), vs. the Moose Jaw Warriors(J.Perricone)
- 2007-09-21 • Made WHL debut against the Brandon Wheat Kings +/-: -1 PIM: 4