Toni Utunen

Toni Utunen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Ilves of the Finnish Liiga.

Playing career

Utunen was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round, 130th overall in the 2018 [NHL Entry Draft].
Following his fifth season in the Liiga with Tappara, Utunen left the club to sign a two-year contract with fellow Liiga outfit, Lahti Pelicans, on 20 May 2021.

International play

He scored the game-winning goal to eliminate Team Canada in the quarterfinals of the 2019 World [Junior Ice Hockey Championships], in route to a gold medal. He also captained Team Finland to a gold medal in the 2018 IIHF World U18 Championships.