Guide Note

Finnish professional hockey player Valtteri Filppula currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: March 20, 1984
Birthplace: Vantaa, Finland
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
First Finnish player to ever play for the Detroit Red Wings

Career Highlights

Filppula began his professional career playing for the Jokerit in the SM-liiga, the professional hockey league in Finland. Filppula was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings 95th overall in the 2002 NHL Draft, but continued to play in Sweden for two seasons between 2003 and 2005. He then joined the Red Wings for the 2005–06 season, playing the majority of his first season with the Wings' minor league affiliate the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League. Filppula joined the Wings as a full roster member in 2006, playing in 73 regular season games and 18 playoff games. He finished his rookie season with ten goals and seven assists. His numbers improved in the 2007-08 season, totaling 19 goals and 17 assists in 78 games with the Wings.

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Valtteri Filppula Vital Stats

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- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 200
- Rookie Year: 2005-2006

Valtteri Filppula Timeline

March 20, 1984: Born
2002: Drafted 95th overall in the 3rd round of the NHL entry draft by the Detroit Red Wings
2003: Joined Team Jokerit of the SM-liiga (Finnish Elite League)
2005: Assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL, a Detroit Red Wings affiliate
2005: NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings
2006: Selected for the AHL All-Star Game
2006: Earned a regular roster spot with the Detroit Red Wings and played 73 games during the 2006-2007 regular season

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