Veli-Matti Vittasmäki Explained

Veli-Matti Vittasmäki
Team:Tappara
League:Liiga
Ntl Team:FIN
Former Teams:HC TPS
KalPa
Ilves
Severstal Cherepovets
Position:Defence
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:205
Shoots:Left
Birth Date:3 July 1990
Birth Place:Turku, Finland
Career Start:2008

Veli-Matti Vittasmäki (born July 3, 1990) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Tappara in the Liiga.

Vittasmäki joined Severstal Cherepovets after playing the previous three seasons with Tappara of the Finnish Liiga.[1] He agreed to a one-year contract with the Russian club, leaving Finland for the first time in his 12-year professional career on 1 May 2020.[2]

After a lone season in the KHL, Vittasmäki returned to former club, Tappara of the Liiga, agreeing to a three-year contract on 19 May 2021.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010-11 Scoring for TPS Turku (SM-liiga) . hockeydb.com . March 3, 2017 . March 3, 2017.
  2. Web site: Vittasmaki to joins Severstal Cherepovets . . 1 May 2020 . 1 May 2020 . Finnish.
  3. Web site: Tappara announce new squad additions . . 19 May 2021 . 19 May 2021 . Finnish.