Joni Tuulola

Joni Tuulola (born January 1, 1996) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was selected 181st overall, by the Blackhawks in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing Career
On March 11, 2014, Joni made his Liiga debut playing with HPK during the 2013–14 Liiga season. He spent the first four seasons of his professional career with HPK, before opting to leave the club and sign a two-year contract with fellow Finnish outfit, Vaasan Sport, on April 11, 2017.

Upon completing the 2017–18 season with Sport having notched a career high 7 goals, 23 assists and 30 points, Joni was signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on March 27, 2018.

He was immediately re-assigned to begin his North American career with AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, on an amateur try-out contract.