Rasmus Korhonen

Rasmus Korhonen (born 22 October 2002) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Ässät of the Finnish Liiga.[1]

Rasmus Korhonen
Born (2002-10-22) 22 October 2002
Oulu, Finland
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 91 kg (201 lb; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
Liiga team
Former teams		 Ässät
Hermes
Sport
NHL Draft 122th overall, 2021
Arizona Coyotes
Playing career 2020–present

Playing career

In 2020, Korhonen played his first men's game for Ässät, against TPS. Straight after the first faceoff, TPS's Markus Nurmi shot the puck into the net, breaking the Liiga record for the fastest goal.[2]

On 10 May 2021, Korhonen signed a two-year contract with Ässät of the Finnish Liiga.[3] On 29 June, Korhonen was sent to Kokkolan Hermes of the Finnish Mestis on a one-year loan.[4] Following completion of the 2021–22 season, with Hermes and a short loan stint with Vaasan Sport, Korhonen joined the Arizona Coyotes' AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, on a tryout for the remainder of the North American season on 4 April 2022.[5]

Personal life

Korhonen is the son of a retired Finnish goaltender Markus Korhonen.

References
  1. "Rasmus Korhonen at eliteprospects.com". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  2. "Ässädebytantti Korhosen torjuntavuoro päättyi hieman yli minuutin pelin jälkeen − TPS-hyökkääjälle liigahistorian nopein maali". Jatkoaika.com (in Finnish). 28 November 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  3. "Rasmus Korhonen jatkaa Ässissä". assat.com (in Finnish). 10 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  4. "Rasmus Korhonen siirtyy lainasopimuksella Mestikseen". assat.com (in Finnish). 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  5. "Game #58: Iowa at Tucson". Tucson Roadrunners. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
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