Joel Lassinantti (born January 8, 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for Luleå HF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Joel Lassinantti
Joel Lassinantti playing for Luleå HF against Frölunda HC in December 2015
Born (1993-01-08) January 8, 1993 (age 31)
Luleå, Sweden
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
SHL team
Former teams
Luleå HF
HC Sochi
Playing career 2011–present
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Sweden
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2013 Ufa

Playing career

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Lassinantti previously played the entirety of his career within the Luleå HF organization of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).[1]

Following his 12th season within Luleå HF, Lassinantti opted to pursue a career away from SHL, agreeing to a one-year contract with Russian club, HC Sochi of the KHL on 16 May 2020.[2] During the 2020–21 KHL season, after playing 15 KHL games, Lassinantti chose to return to Sweden and Luleå HF.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Lulea HF season statistics". eliteprospects.com. 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  2. ^ "Sochi has signed a contract with Joel Lassinantti" (in Russian). HC Sochi. 16 May 2020. Archived from the original on 11 June 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Lassinantti returns!" (in Swedish). Luleå HF. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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