VALTTERI
FILPPULA
C
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Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
189 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
16
years
Debut
Dec 15, 2005
Born
Mar 20, 1984
(41 yrs)
Vantaa, Finland
Drafted
Drafted by Detroit in 2002 (3/95).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2021-08-24 |
Signed with the Geneve-Servette HC of the Switzerland National League.
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| 2021-07-27 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2021-04-03 |
Activated from the taxi squad by the Detroit Red Wings.
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| 2021-03-09 |
Placed on the taxi squad by the Detroit Red Wings.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2007-08 (Detroit) |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2003-04 |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2014 (Finland), 2010 (Finland) |
Scouting Report
Had very good playmaking skills and mobility. Was creative. Played a mature game and possessed two-way acumen. Always worked hard, and was very dedicated and responsible in his own end. Could play all three forward positions. At times, physical opponents got the best of him (especially in the corners). Was only average in the goal-scoring department, largely because he did not shoot the puck enough. Lacked offensive consistency. Finished his lengthy professional hockey career in Europe.
Long Range Potential: Versatile two-way forward.
