Teemu Nieminen
Defenseman · Portland Firebirds
Current season S26
Active
PRO · Defensive Defenseman · 25 y/o · Durability 52
Espoo, Finlande
Personality: Leader
Career games: 269 · Points: 56 · Goals: 18 · Trophies: 0
Career at a Glance
- S19 · Draft
Regular Season
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S201 Portland | 46 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +13 | 73 |
| S212 Portland | 46 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -7 | 76 |
| S223 Portland | 44 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +7 | 76 |
| S234,5 Portland | 41 | 5 | 6 | 11 | +7 | 77 |
| S24 Portland | 46 | 3 | 8 | 11 | +5 | 79 |
| S25 Portland | 46 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 79 |
| Total | 269 | 18 | 38 | 56 | — | — |
| Season | Team | Pts | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| S201 | Portland | 6 | 73 |
| S212 | Portland | 11 | 76 |
| S223 | Portland | 8 | 76 |
| S234,5 | Portland | 11 | 77 |
| S24 | Portland | 11 | 79 |
| S25 | Portland | 9 | 79 |
- 1 S20 — Rookie season
- 2 S21 — Best season
- 3 S22 — Injury
- 4 S23 — Championship
- 5 S23 — Return from injury
Playoffs
| Season | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S20 Portland | 25 | 2 | 5 | 7 | — |
| S23 Portland | 23 | 0 | 5 | 5 | — |
| Total | 48 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Season | Team | Pts | GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| S20 | Portland | 7 | 25 |
| S23 | Portland | 5 | 23 |
+/- is not tracked for the playoffs
Identity
Key Moments
- S19DraftDraftRepêchage: Teemu Nieminen
- S20PreseasonFirst PRO Season6 points (2G 4A) in 46 games
- S21Regular SeasonBest Season11 points (5G 6A) in 46 games
- S22Regular SeasonInjuryBlessure: Teemu Nieminen
- S23Regular SeasonReturn from InjuryRetour au jeu: Teemu Nieminen
- S23PlayoffsChampionshipChampion with Portland Firebirds
Career Memory
Can't-Miss Prospect · Local Legend · Playoff Performer
Drafted 1st overall by Portland Firebirds in season 19, Teemu Nieminen has racked up 56 points in 269 games, confirming his role as a top-tier player. He won the championship with Portland Firebirds in season 23. Despite a notable injury, Teemu was able to bounce back and regain his level. He continues his career as a reliable mainstay of his team.
Staff Verdict
Teemu is a reliable defenseman at 80 OVR — an interesting profile to anchor a regular role. His contribution to a championship reinforces his value.