Player's Profile
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- Name: Rasmus Rissanen
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-07-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Kuopio, Finland
- Acquired: 2009 by CAR
- Playing In: Europe
Rasmus Rissanen
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: In a season split between his duties with KalPa’s A junior squad and Finland’s U-18 team, Rissanen established himself as one of the more physical young defensemen in Finland. While a punishing defender first, he also proved capable of providing support to the offensive attack with sharp passes and hockey sense. Rissanen and KalPa teammate Ville Hyvarinen brought size and strength to a mostly undersized yet highly talented defense corps for the squad that upset Canada in the Bronze medal game at the U-18 World Championship tournament.
Talent Analysis
Rissanen is not as flashy or skilled as some of the young Finnish defensemen but has the size that many of them lack and also likes to play a physical style of play. Sometimes undisciplined, he plays with emotion and effort and doesn’t back down from anyone. Strong shot which allowed him to score seven goals at B junior. Though more of a stay-home defender, is capable of making a quick outlet pass and also solid as a point man on the power play. He must improve his mobility and foot speed but his size and strength are attributes that make him a legitimate prospect.
Future
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Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 28th 2009
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