A fourth round draft choice of the Rangers in 2016, Tarmo Reunanen is playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack. Reunanen skated in 21 games for Hartford in 2020-21, recording four goals and 13 assists for 17 points. He also appeared in 4 NHL games with the Blueshirts. Reunanen spent two seasons skating for Lukko in Liiga and registered 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 51 games in 2019-20.
• Parents are Anssi and Marjut. Has a younger brother, Julius• Grew up a huge fan of the Manchester United• Hobbies include golf, tennis, badminton and floorball• His favorite quotes are “Teamwork makes the dream work” and “Work
until your idols become your rivals.”
LOOSE PUCKS
Nickname: TareHockey idols: Saku Koivu and Petteri NummelinHidden talent: “I’m a good golfer.”What he’d be doing if not playing hockey: Professional golfer or attending business schoolPerson he’d trade places with for a day: LeBron JamesDinner guest: Esa TikkanenFavorite superhero: SpidermanAthlete to watch right now: Harry MaguireMost listened to band: QueenMeal: Pasta BologneseBook: “Playing with Fire” autobiography of Theo FleuryMovie: American SniperTV show: Shark TankPlace to visit: Naantali, FinlandGame show he’d most like to compete on: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Athlete in another sport he’d like to practice with: Roger Fed-erer
ONE TIMERS
ONE TIMERSIn 2020-21, Reunanen became the fifth Finnish defenseman in franchise history to play in a game with the Rangers, and just the third to record a point (Reijo Ruotsalainen and Jari Gronstrand).
FINNISH HIM
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LEFT6’0”185MARCH 1, 1998AANEKOSKI, FINLAND
TARMOREUNANEN
