Who are the parents of Niko Mikkola?

Niko Mikkola is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman, playing for the Florida Panthers of the NHL. Born on April 27, 1996, in Kiiminki, Finland, Mikkola began his hockey journey with youth club KKP and progressed through Finland’s top leagues before being drafted 127th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2015 NHL Draft.

Mikkola has represented Finland on the international stage, winning both U20 World Junior and World Championship gold medals. He currently plays for the Florida Panthers, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2024.

Niko Mikkola's parents

Niko Mikkola is the son of Finnish parents Timo and Pirjo Mikkola. Both of them were involved in ice hockey, according to the NY Times. He also has an older sister, Nina Linnainmaa. In an interview with the NY Times, Nina Linnainmaa recalled with laughter how young Niko once told their daycare that he wanted to either become an NHL player or a garbage truck driver. While he may have been inspired by a fascination with the big trucks, it was his dream of making it to the NHL. His parents, who were already into ice hockey, supported him through his years of development in Finnish youth hockey to his selection in the 2015 NHL Draft and winning the Stanley Cup in 2024.

Niko Mikkola's mother

Pirjo Mikkola is a finance professional. She is serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Pörhön Autoliike Oy, a car dealership company based in Oulu, Finland, according to Rocket Reach. She has held this position since 2008.

Pirjo has also worked at Accountor Suomi, where she was a Controller and Team Leader from 2004 to 2008.

Niko Mikkola's father

Timo Mikkola, the father of Niko Mikkola, works as the Executive Director at Metsänhoitoyhdistys Oulu-Kiiminki, a forest management association based in Oulu, Finland, according to his Facebook profile.

What is the nationality of Niko Mikkola’s parents?

Nikko Mikkola’s parents, Timo and Pirjo Mikkola, are Finnish citizen.