Miro Heiskanen is a defenseman for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted third overall in the 2017 NHL draft by the Stars. He made his NHL debut on October 4, 2018 and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2019. He notched 26 points in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. He surpassed Sergei Zubov's record for the most points in a single season by a defenseman in Stars history in the 2022-23 season.
Before his NHL debut, Heiskanen made his professional debut with HIFK in the Liiga in the 2016-17 season. He was awarded the Pekka Rautakallio trophy, given to the league's best defenseman, in 2018. After being picked up by the Dallas Stars in the 2017 NHL entry draft, he spent the 2017-18 Liiga season on loan with HIFK.
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What is Miro Heiskanen's nationality?
Miro Heiskanen is a Finnish national who has represented Finland internationally at various levels and competitions.
Miro Heiskanen Hometown
Miro Heiskanen hails from Espoo, Finland, according to the official NHL website.
He began his ice hockey journey in the youth program of Finnish team Espoo Blues. Transitioning to the youth program of HIFK, Heiskanen showcased his talent at the Junior A level during the 2015-16 season and won the Yrjo Hakala Award as the rookie of the year.
Miro Heiskanen Birthplace
Miro Heiskanen was born in Espoo, Finland on July 18, 1999 to parents Juuka Heiskanen and Mia Mattinen, as per The Athletic.
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