"Lehigh Valley Phantoms goaltender Eetu Makiniemi signed a one-year deal with TPS in Finland, returning to where he previously played successfully."
"Makiniemi, a former fourth-round pick by the Carolina Hurricanes, has shown promising stats in his North American career and hopes to excel in Liiga."
Eetu Makiniemi, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms' goaltender, has officially signed a one-year contract with TPS in Finland. Previously a fourth-round draft pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2017, Makiniemi had a decent season with the Phantoms, posting a record of 3-0-2, a GAA of 3.03, and a .899 save percentage. Over his career in North America, he has participated in 59 AHL matches with a combined record of 30-20-6. This move to TPS in Finland allows him the opportunity to make a significant impact in Liiga, where he has had prior success.
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