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Rauli Raitanen

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Rauli Raitanen
Born (1970-01-14) 14 January 1970 (age 54)
Pori, FIN
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Left
Played for SM-liiga
Ässät (1987–1996, 1997–1998)
Tappara (1998–1999)
Elitserien
MoDo (1996–1997)
Division 2
Växjö Lakers (2000–2001)
National team  Finland
NHL draft 182nd overall, 1990
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 1987–2001
Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Finland
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1992 Czechoslovakia Ice hockey

Rauli Raitanen (born 14 January 1970) is a retired Finnish ice hockey player. He was drafted by Winnipeg Jets (9th round, 182nd overall) in 1990 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

International career

Raitanen played a total 33 internationals for the Finland national ice hockey team. He was a member of the Finland squad in the 1992 World Ice Hockey Championships.[1]

Personal life

Rauli Raitanen is the father of the footballer Patrik Raitanen who plays for Fortuna Sittard.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Rauli Raitanen". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  2. ^ Lund, Sakari (1 June 2017). "15-vuotias suomalaispuolustaja Liverpooliin - Steven Gerrard valmentajaksi" (in Finnish). Yle Urheilu. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Fortuna Sittard neemt jonge Finse verdediger over van Liverpool FC" (in Dutch). Nieuws.nl. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.