Emil Pieniniemi is a 6-foot-2 blueliner who can log big minutes and contributing on both special teams. He's a safeguard in the neutral zone, where he pinches aggressively and gaps up early, guiding opponents towards the boards before engaging physically. In the defensive end, he pins up opponents along the boards and has a solid box-out game. -EliteProspects 2023 NHL Draft Guide
Father: Mika Pieniniemi
DATE | STATUS | FROM | TO | SOURCE |
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11/24/2023 | ||||
11/24/2023 | Loan | Kärpät | Hermes | |
07/14/2023 | ||||
07/14/2023 | Confirmed | Kärpät | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
12/30/2022 | ||||
12/30/2022 | Extension | Kärpät U20 | Kärpät |
Drafted 2023, 1 #10 overall by Kingston Frontenacs in the CHL Import Draft
2023 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #135 by Elite Prospects
2023 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #174 by FCHockey
2023 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #191 by McKeen's Hockey
2023 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #31 by NHL Central Scouting