Roope Hintz is a Finnish ice hockey forward for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of May 2025. Nicknamed the "Ace of Spades", Hintz started his hockey career with the Ilves organization in Finland. He played for the Tampa Bay Juniors in the 2012-13 season before returning to Ilves, where he made an impact in the 2014-15 Liiga season with five goals and 12 assists in 42 games.
Hintz was selected 49th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2015 NHL entry draft. He transitioned to North America in 2017-18, playing for the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League (AHL) and playing in the 2018 Calder Cup Finals. Hintz represented Finland in the World Junior Championships twice in 2015 and 2016, helping Finland win the gold medal with three goals and one assist in seven games in 2016.
Who is Roope Hintz's wife?
Roope Hintz's wife is Kristina Niemi, as per an Instagram post.
Kristina Niemi Social Media
Kristina Niemi has a private Instagram account with the username: @kristinani. She has made 59 posts, follows 997 accounts, and has 882 followers, as of May 2025.
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How long have Roope Hintz and Kristina Niemi been married?
Roope Hintz married Kristina Niemi on August 24, 2024, as per Athlon Sports. At their wedding, Roope wore a half-black, half-white suit and had a freshly shaved head, which gained attention online.
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FAQs on Roope Hintz
A. Roope Hintz plays as a center.
A. Roope Hintz previously played for Ilves and HIFK in Finland.
A. Roope Hintz is 6 feet 3 inches (191 centimeters) tall.
A. Roope Hintz weighs 213 pounds (97 kilograms).
A. Roope Hintz won a gold medal with Finland at the 2016 World Junior Championships.
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