| Born: | March 25, 2002 | Draft: | 2020 Maple Leafs, 64th Overall |
| Hometown: | Oulu, FIN | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Finland | Current Team: |
Topi Niemelä (born 25 March 2002) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Oulun Kärpät of the Finnish Liiga. He was drafted 64th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, ranking within the top ten of European skaters.
Topi Niemelä Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Topi Niemelä – 2020 Draft Prospect Profile
- Maple Leafs’ Topi Niemela Should Be an Untouchable Prospect
- Maple Leafs Prospects: Niemela, Ho-Sang, Rindell, & More
Achievements
- 2017-2018
- U16 SM-sarja Silver Medal (Kärpät)
- U18 SM-sarja Bronze Medal
- 2018-2019
- U17 WHC Silver Medal
- U20 SM-liiga Champion
- 2020-2021
- U20 WJC Best Defenseman
- U20 WJC Bronze Medal
- U20 WJC Most Assists by Defenseman (6)
- U20 WJC Most Goals by Defenseman (2)
- U20 WJC Most Points by Defenseman (8)