Emil Hemming
Emil Hemming is a Finnish professional ice hockey right winger for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League while under contract to the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. He was drafted 29th overall by the Stars in the 2024 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
When he turned 15, his family chose Petteri Lehto as his agent.Starting the 2023–24 season in juniors and recording 11 goals and 18 points in just 13 games, Hemming was quickly promoted to the SM-Liiga, scoring a goal in his debut against Oulun Kärpät on 20 September 2023. Playing in a fourth line checking role, he finished the year with seven goals and 11 points in 40 games.
Following his selection in the 2024 NHL entry draft by the Dallas Stars, Hemming was later signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the club on 16 July 2024.
In late July 2024, Hemming signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League for the 2024–25 season.