Leevi Meriläinen
| Leevi Meriläinen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Merilainen with the Belleville Senators in 2024 | |||
| Born |
13 August 2002 Oulu, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Ottawa Senators Oulun Kärpät | ||
| NHL draft |
71st overall, 2020 Ottawa Senators | ||
| Playing career | 2022–present | ||
Leevi Meriläinen (born 13 August 2002) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Meriläinen previously played with the Oulun Kärpät of the top-tier Finnish Liiga and at the major junior level with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was selected 71st overall in the third round of the 2020 NHL entry draft by Ottawa. He made his North American professional debut with Ottawa in April 2023.