Antti Raanta is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender, playing for Genève-Servette HC in Switzerland's National League as of 2024. Born May 12, 1989, in Rauma, Finland, Raanta began his career in Finland, earning recognition for his stellar performances with Ässät, where he helped the team secure the Finnish championship in 2013. That season, he was awarded the Lasse Oksanen Trophy for the best regular-season player and the Jari Kurri Trophy for playoff MVP for an impressive .955 save percentage.
Raanta entered the NHL in 2013, signing with the Chicago Blackhawks after excelling in Finland's top league. Although he didn’t meet the eligibility requirements for having his name engraved on the Stanley Cup, he was part of the Blackhawks' 2015 championship team, earning a ring and a day with the Cup. Raanta has also played for the New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, and Carolina Hurricanes.
Who is the wife of Antti Raanta?
Antti Raanta's wife is Anna Ylijoki. She has maintained a low profile in the media. Anna and Antti dated for a long time before they married on July 4, 2015, in a ceremony at the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Finland as per Playerwiki.com. Anna is not very active on social media and there is limited public information about her personal life. However, it is known that she and Antti have two children together a daughter Evelyn, and a son Lukas. Evelyn was born in 2017, and Lukas was born in 2020.
Antti Raanta, a former NHL goalie, now plays for Genève-Servette HC in Switzerland's National League (NL) after a successful career in the NHL with teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Arizona Coyotes. Raanta was part of the Blackhawks' 2015 Stanley Cup-winning team. However, injuries and inconsistent performance led to his move to Europe. Although his family remains in Raleigh, North Carolina, Raanta stays connected with them through frequent FaceTime calls while playing in Switzerland. He has expressed the challenge of being away from his family, especially during the long days spent alone in his apartment during road trips as per hockeynews.com. Raanta’s new chapter with Genève-Servette HC marks a fresh start in his career, though being away from his family remains a challenging part of life for the goalie.
FAQs on Antti Raanta wife
A. Antti Raanta is not retired, he is playing for the Genève-Servette HC in Switzerland's National League as of 2024.
A. Antti Raanta is from Rauma, Finland.
A. Antti Raanta played for the New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, and Carolina Hurricanes in his NHL career.
