| Born: | June 8, 1998 | Draft: | 2016 Oilers 63rd Overall |
| Hometown: | Kuopio, Finland | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Finland | Current Team: | Edmonton Oilers |
Markus Niemeläinen (born June 8, 1998) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Oilers in the third-round, 63rd overall, of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Markus Niemelainen Statistics
Deeper Dive
- 5 Things to Know About New Oilers Defenseman Markus Niemelainen
- Oilers’ Niemelainen Outplaying Fellow Young Defensemen
Achievements
- IIHF U18 World Juniors Silver Medal (2015)
- IIHF U18 World Juniors Gold Medal (2016)