LEEVI
MERILAINEN
#1 -
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1-0-1, 2.88, .889 in last 2 GPI
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
186 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Debut
Apr 4, 2023
Born
Aug 13, 2002
(22 yrs)
Oulu, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Ottawa in 2020 (3/71).
Drafted from
Karpat (Fin Jr.)
VS.
Leevi Merilainen
STAT RANK
2024-25 Season Stats
| GP Games Played
|
W Wins
|
L Losses
|
OT Overtime Losses
|
MIN Minutes
|
SHA Shots Against
|
GA Goals Against
|
GAA Goals Against Average
|
SV % Save Percentage
|
SO Shutouts
|
G Goals
|
A Assists
|
PIM Penalty Minutes
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 518 | 228 | 19 | 2.20 | .917 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | DECISION | MIN Minutes
|
SO Shutouts
|
GA Goals Against
|
SHA Shots Against
|
YTD GAA | YTD SV% | YTD RECORD | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-19 |
|
|
- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | DNP | |
| 2025-01-18 |
|
|
W | 62:02 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 2.20 | .917 | 6-2-1 | - |
| 2025-01-16 |
|
|
OT | 63:07 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 1.84 | .930 | 5-2-1 | - |
| 2025-01-14 |
|
|
W | 60:00 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 1.99 | .925 | 5-2-0 | - |
| 2025-01-12 |
|
|
W | 60:00 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 2.34 | .913 | 4-2-0 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-27 |
Recalled from the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2024-12-23 |
Assigned to the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2024-12-15 |
Recalled from the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2024-10-25 |
Assigned to the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
| 2024-10-22 |
Recalled from the Belleville Senators (AHL).
|
News
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Rotowire
Sun, Jan 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Merilainen turned aside 23 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Bruins.
Rotowire
Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Merilainen is expected to start at home against Boston on Saturday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Scouting Report
Has the ability to make spectacular saves, but consistency is also needed in order for him to maximize his upside at the National Hockey League level. He definitely battles to make every save, even when out of position. Could stand to add more bulk and get physically stronger to maximize output at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Talented goaltender with upside.
