Markus Niemelainen

• Kulak wins hardest shot event at Edmonton Oilers’ skills competition

  The 28-year-old blueliner from Stony Plain, Alta., beat out the competition to earn the hardest shot title.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
  
• Markus Niemelainen keeps hitting for Edmonton Oilers

  The humble Finnish defenceman is a man of few words, but you can hear him when he hits the ice for the Edmonton Oilers.

  Sports

  Oct 2, 2022
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Markus Niemelainen to two-year contract extension

  Niemelainen, from Kuopio, Finland, was selected by Edmonton in the third round, 63 overall, in the 2016 NHL draft.

  Sports

  Mar 10, 2022
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• McDavid and Crosby set to clash as Edmonton Oilers host Penguins

  Two of the NHL's biggest stars collide Wednesday night at Rogers Place when the Edmonton Oilers host the Pittsburgh Penguins.

  Sports

  Dec 1, 2021
• Edmonton Oilers practice cancelled as Ceci placed on COVID protocol

  The Edmonton Oilers cancelled practice on Tuesday after a player entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol.

  Sports

  Nov 30, 2021
• Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Markus Niemelainen to entry-level contract

  Niemelainen, 21, posted seven points in 55 games last season with Assat in the SM-Liiga, Finland's top professional league.

  Sports

  May 1, 2020