Mikko Rantanen
Date of Birth: October 29, 1996
Birthplace: Nousiainen, Finland
Position: Right Wing
Shoots: Left
NHL Debut: 2015
Draft Information: Drafted by the Colorado Avalanche 10th overall in the 1st round of the 2015 NHL Draft.
Playing Style: Mikko Rantanen is known for combining size, skill, and scoring touch. A powerful winger with excellent puck protection skills, Rantanen excels at driving to the net, making creative plays, and finishing chances. His vision, hockey IQ, and ability to play in all situations make him one of the top wingers in the NHL.
✔️ Some of Mikko's past sticks: Bauer Nexus Sync, Nexus Tracer
✔️ Some of Mikko's past skates: Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2, Bauer Vapor 2X Pro
Career Highlights and Achievements
🏆 Stanley Cup Championships: 1 (2022 with Colorado Avalanche)
🏆 All-Star Appearances: 3 (2020, 2022, 2023)
🏆 Major Awards and Recognitions:
- Stanley Cup Champion: 2022
- NHL Second All-Star Team: 2022
- Top-10 in NHL goal scoring (2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons)
- Franchise record: Most goals by a right wing in a single season for the Avalanche (55 goals in 2022–23)
🏆 Milestones:
- First NHL goal: October 18, 2016, vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Career-high 105 points (55 goals, 50 assists) in the 2022–23 season
- Surpassed 400 career NHL points during the 2021–22 season
- Key contributor with 25 points during the Avalanche’s 2022 Stanley Cup run
- First Finnish-born player to record a 50-goal season in the NHL since Jari Kurri
