Santeri Hatakka

Santeri Hatakka (born 15 January 2001) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Santeri Hatakka
Born (2001-01-15) 15 January 2001
Riihimäki, Finland
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
New Jersey Devils
Utica Comets (AHL)
Ilves
San Jose Sharks
NHL Draft 184th overall, 2019
San Jose Sharks
Playing career 2019present

Playing career

He was drafted in the sixth round, 184th overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks.[1] Hatakka made his professional and Liiga debut for Ilves during the 2019–20 season.

Hatakka was signed by the San Jose Sharks to a three-year, entry-level contract on 12 May 2021.[2] Hatakka made his NHL debut for the Sharks on 30 October 2021, in a 2–1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.[3] On 9 November, he recorded his first point, an assist, in a 4–1 win over the Calgary Flames.[4]

On 26 February 2023, Hatakka was traded to the New Jersey Devils in a multi-player trade, which involved Timo Meier.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2017–18 Jokerit Jr. A 464121628
2018–19 Jokerit Jr. A 43491330
2019–20 Ilves Liiga 2812314
2019–20 Koovee Mestis 152576
2020–21 Ilves Liiga 4416734 50002
2021–22 San Jose Sharks NHL 90222
2021–22 San Jose Barracuda AHL 41391222
2022–23 San Jose Barracuda AHL 80222
Liiga totals 72281048 50002
NHL totals 90222

International

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Finland
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2021 Canada
Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2017 Finland U17 6th 50112
2019 Finland U18 7th 50002
2020 Finland WJC 4th 70114
2021 Finland WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 71124
Junior totals 2413412

References

  1. "NHL Draft 2019: Sharks select Santeri Hatakka in sixth round". fearthefin.com. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  2. "Sharks Sign Defenseman Santeri Hatakka". San Jose Sharks. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  3. "Sharks top Jets in OT after coach, seven players put in COVID-19 protocol". National Hockey League. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  4. "Hill, Sharks end Flames point streak at 10". National Hockey League. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  5. "Meier, Prospects, Pick Acquired by Devils in Trade with Sharks". NHL.com. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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