Emil Hemming Explained

Emil Hemming
Birth Date:27 June 2006
Birth Place:Vaasa, Finland
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:194
Position:Right wing
Shoots:Right
League:NHL
Team:Dallas Stars
Prospect League:Liiga
Prospect Team:HC TPS
Draft:29th overall
Draft Year:2024
Draft Team:Dallas Stars
Career Start:2023

Emil Hemming (born June 27, 2006) is a Finnish professional ice hockey right wing for HC TPS of the Liiga as a prospect to the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 29th overall by the Stars in the 2024 NHL entry draft.[1]

Playing career

When he turned 15, his family chose Petteri Lehto as his agent.[2]

Starting the 2023–24 season in juniors and recording 11 goals and 18 points in just 13 games, Hemming was quickly promoted to the SM-Liiga, scoring a goal in his debut against Oulun Kärpät on September 20, 2023. Playing in a fourth line checking role, he finished the year with seven goals and 11 points in 40 games.[3] [4]

Following his selection in the 2024 NHL entry draft by the Dallas Stars, Hemming was later signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the club on 16 July 2024.[5]

International play

Representing Finland at the 2024 World Junior Championships, Hemming had two assists and averaged 8:45 through seven games. Finland would finish in fourth place.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGP PIMGP G A Pts PIM
2021–22Kiekko-EspooU20 SM-sarja2 0 1 1 0
2022–23HC TPSU20 SM-sarja22 7 9 16 48 1 0 1 14
2023–24HC TPSU20 SM-Sarja13 11 7 18 211 5 5 10 4
2023–24HC TPSLiiga40 7 4 11 0
Liiga totals40 7 4 11 0

International

YearTeamEventResultGP G A Pts PIM
2022FinlandU175 3 2 5 2
2023FinlandHG184th5 4 5 9 8
2024FinlandWJC4th7 0 2 2 4
2024FinlandU185th7 0 2 2 4
Junior totals24 7 11 18 18

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morreale . Mike G. . 2024 Draft: Celebrini tops Central Scouting's midterm rankings . NHL . January 13, 2024 . January 13, 2024.
  2. Web site: Nyman . Marianne . "I want to be one of the best in the world" . Yle . January 13, 2024 . November 6, 2022 . fi.
  3. Web site: Stats - Emil Hemming . liiga.fi . May 6, 2024.
  4. Web site: Gambatese . JP . Emil Hemming – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile . thehockeywriters.com . The Hockey Writers . May 6, 2024 . April 29, 2024.
  5. Web site: Stars sign Emil Hemming to a three-year, entry-level contract . . 16 July 2024 . 16 July 2024 .
  6. Web site: Morreale . Mike G. . 2024 World Junior Championship: 10 things learned . NHL . January 13, 2024 . January 5, 2024.