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    Sami Vatanen

    SamiVatanen

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      3/6/1991
    • Birthplace
      Jyvaskyla, FIN
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 4, Pk 106 (ANA)

    Stats

    • G
      47
    • A
      153
    • PTS
      200
    • +/-
      -5
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