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Antti Niemi
ANiemi
Born August 29, 1983 (1983-08-29) (age 40)
Vantaa, Finland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams
San Jose Sharks
Chicago Blackhawks
National team Flag of Finland Finland
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2005–present

Antti Niemi (born on August 29, 1983) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently the starting goaltender for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

During the 2009–10 NHL season as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks, Antti became the first Finnish goaltender to win the Stanley Cup. During the 2012-13 NHL lockout, he signed a contract to play for Pelicans Lahti in the SM-liiga in Finland.

Playing Career

Early Playing Career

Chicago Blackhawks

San Jose Sharks

Career Statistics

Awards & Achievements

  • 2010 Stanley Cup (Chicago Blackhawks)
  • 2013 THN Gilles Villemure Award (Best Shootout Goalie)
  • Kiekko-Vantaa retired number.
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