Antero Niittymaki

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- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 192
- Rookie Year: 1999-1991

Antero Niittymäki Timeline

June 18, 1980: Born
1997: Joined the TPS of the Finnish Elite League
1998: Drafted 168th overall in the 6th round of the NHL entry draft by the Philadelphia Flyers
2002: Assigned to the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL, a Philadelphia Flyers affiliate
2003: NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers
2004: Scored an overtime goal for the Phantoms
2005: Helped the Philadelphia Phantoms win the AHL Championship, the Calder Cup
2006: Led Team Finland to the Silver Medal in the Winter Olympics
2006: Named MVP of the Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament

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Guide Note

Antero Niittymäki was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers during the sixth round of the 1998 National Hockey League entry draft, but remained in his home country of Finland to hone his skills before joining the NHL for the 2002-2003 season.

Fast Facts

Birth date: June 18, 1980
Birthplace: Turku, Finland
Position: Goaltender
Catches: Left
Jersey number: 30
Named the Most Valuable Player in the 2006 Men's Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament

AHL Career

Niittymäki began his professional career with the Flyers' American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms and scored an empty net, shorthanded, unassisted game-winning goal in overtime on April 11, 2004. He was instrumental in the Phantom's Calder Cup win and received the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as tournament MVP.

NHL Career

Niittymäki played three NHL games in 2004 and then started as Philadelphia's backup goalie for the 2005-2006 season. He suffered a hip injury during training for the 2006-2007 season, but cortisone shots allowed him to take over from Robert Esche as starting goalie. Philadelphia acquired Martin Biron during the off season in 2006, relegating Niittymäki back to the position of backup goalie.

On January 5, 2008, Niittymäki made 54 saves to set the Philadelphia Flyers' franchise record for most saves in a game.

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