Teuvo Teräväinen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Teuvo Teräväinen
Teräväinen playing for the Chicago Blackhawks in November 2024
Born	(1994-09-11) 11 September 1994 (age 30) Helsinki, Finland
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	178 lb (81 kg; 12 st 10 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Chicago Blackhawks Jokerit Carolina Hurricanes
National team	Finland
NHL Draft	18th overall, 2012 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2011–present

Teuvo Henri Matias Teräväinen (born September 11, 1994) is a professional ice hockey player from Finland. He plays as a forward for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Blackhawks chose him in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He is known for his great skills in scoring goals and setting up plays for his teammates. In 2015, Teräväinen helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup, one of hockey's biggest awards!

Teuvo Teräväinen's Early Hockey Career

Playing for Jokerit in Finland

Teuvo Teräväinen grew up playing hockey in the Jokerit youth system in Finland. He made his first big league debut in the SM-liiga on October 18, 2011. He was only 17 years old then! He quickly became a key player for his team. He played 40 games and won the Jarmo Wasama memorial trophy for the best rookie player.

During this time, the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranked him as one of the best young players in Europe. The Chicago Blackhawks then picked him 18th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

In his second season with Jokerit, Teräväinen scored 31 points in 44 games. In August, he signed a three-year contract with the Blackhawks. He went to their training camp but returned to Jokerit for the 2013–14 season.

When Jokerit's star player left, Teräväinen became the team's main center. He started slowly but soon got much better. After a great performance at the World Junior Championships, he had a 13-game streak where he scored 5 goals and 18 assists. He finished that season with 44 points in 49 games.

Joining the Chicago Blackhawks

Teräväinen at the Blackhawks' 2015 victory rally

Teräväinen played his first game for the Blackhawks on March 25, 2014. They won 4–2 against the Dallas Stars.

He scored his very first NHL goal on January 16, 2015, against the Winnipeg Jets. During Game 1 of the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals, Teräväinen scored a goal to tie the game. Later, he stole the puck and helped his teammate Antoine Vermette score the winning goal. He was one of the youngest players ever to score a goal in the Stanley Cup Finals. He won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in his first full season, scoring ten points in 18 playoff games.

Playing for the Carolina Hurricanes

Teräväinen with the Carolina Hurricanes in February 2017

On June 15, 2016, Teräväinen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes' general manager, Ron Francis, was very happy about getting him. He said Teräväinen had good hockey sense and skating skills. He also believed Teräväinen would help the team score more goals.

In his first season with the Hurricanes, Teräväinen had his best year yet. He played more games and scored more goals, assists, and points than ever before. Because of this, he signed a new contract with the Hurricanes on June 15, 2017.

In his new contract's first year, Teräväinen continued to improve. He played on the Hurricanes' top line with Jordan Staal and Sebastian Aho. On November 13, 2017, he scored his first natural hat-trick (three goals in a row) against the Dallas Stars. He scored three goals in just over seven minutes! This made him the first Hurricane to score a natural hat trick since 2010. He was named the NHL's First Star of the Week for his amazing play. He finished the season with 23 goals and 41 assists for 64 points.

On January 21, 2019, Teräväinen signed a new five-year contract with the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes made it to the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs that year. They beat the defending champions, the Washington Capitals, and the New York Islanders. They reached the NHL Conference Finals before losing to the Boston Bruins. Teräväinen led the team with seven goals in the playoffs.

In the 2019–20 season, Teräväinen continued to be a key player. He led the Hurricanes with 48 assists before the season was stopped early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He helped the Hurricanes reach the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Bruins again.

Teräväinen making a play against Will Borgen of the Seattle Kraken in October 2022.

Teräväinen missed the start of the 2020–21 season due to health protocols. He returned in February but then got a concussion from a hit during a game. He tried to come back but had symptoms again. He finally returned for good on April 27. He helped the Hurricanes reach the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost in the second round.

During the 2022–23 season, Teräväinen played in 68 games. He scored 12 goals and 25 assists for 37 points. The Hurricanes made it to the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. However, Teräväinen broke his hand in the second game of the playoffs. He had surgery and was able to return for the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Returning to the Chicago Blackhawks

On July 1, 2024, Teuvo Teräväinen signed a new three-year contract to return to the Chicago Blackhawks. It was a big moment for him to go back to the team where he won the Stanley Cup!

Teuvo Teräväinen's International Play

Medal record
Representing  Finland
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Gold	2014 Malmö

Teräväinen has played for Finland many times in junior tournaments. He played in the World Junior Championships. In the 2013 tournament, he scored 11 points, which was fourth-best in the whole tournament.

In the next year, he was named the team captain. He led Finland all the way to the final game! In the final, Finland beat Sweden 3–2 in overtime. Teräväinen was amazing, assisting on all three of Finland's goals. He was also the top scorer in the entire tournament.

After the Carolina Hurricanes missed the 2018 playoffs, Teräväinen joined the Finnish team for the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

Teuvo Teräväinen's Family Life

Teuvo Teräväinen in 2013

Teuvo Teräväinen has a younger brother and sister. His father is a dentist. His brother, Eero, also plays hockey as a defenceman for KooKoo in the Liiga. He also played for the Finland men's national under-18 ice hockey team. Teuvo's sister, Satu, played for the Finland women's national under-18 ice hockey team at the 2019 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship. She also played for Kiekko-Espoo in the Naisten Liiga.

Teuvo Teräväinen's Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011	Finland	U17	7th		5	2	5	7	2
2011	Finland	U18	5th		6	0	0	0	4
2011	Finland	IH18	4th		5	4	6	10	4
2012	Finland	U18	4th		6	2	6	8	2
2013	Finland	WJC	7th		6	5	6	11	2
2014	Finland	WJC			7	2	13	15	2
2016	Finland	WCH	8th		2	0	0	0	0
2018	Finland	WC	5th		8	5	9	14	8
Junior totals					35	15	36	51	16
Senior totals					10	5	9	14	8

Awards and Honors for Teuvo Teräväinen

Professional Awards