Sebastian Aho (ice hockey, born 1997)
Sebastian Aho | |||
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Born |
Rauma, Finland | 26 July 1997||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Centre / Left wing | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team Former teams |
Ässät | ||
National team | Finland | ||
NHL draft |
35th overall, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes | ||
Playing career | 2014–present |
Sebastian Antero Aho (born 26 July 1997) is a Finnish professional
Playing career
SM-liiga
Aho made his
Carolina Hurricanes
Aho was rated amongst the top 20 European forward skaters eligible for the
On 13 June 2016, Aho signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Carolina.[4] On 13 October 2016, he made his NHL debut—and recorded his first point, an assist—in the opening game of the 2016–17 season.[5] On 12 November 2016, he scored his first goal, which was followed by a second goal in a 5–1 win over the Washington Capitals.[6] On 31 January 2017, Aho scored his first career hat-trick in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers.[7] Consequently, he became the youngest player in Hurricanes/Whalers franchise history to score a hat-trick.[8]
After the Hurricanes failed to make the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Aho represented Finland at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.[9]
During the 2018–19 season, Aho passed Ron Francis' franchise record for longest season-opening point streak by recording a point in the Hurricanes' first 12 games. As well, it tied an NHL record for recording a point per game from the start of the season.[10] His streak ended on 3 November in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes.[11] On 2 January, Aho was selected to participate in the 2019 NHL All-Star Game after leading the team in goals, assists and points through 38 games.[12] On 13 January 2019, Aho recorded his second career hat-trick in a 6–3 win over the Nashville Predators.[13] Aho led the Hurricanes in scoring (five goals, seven assists) during their first trip to the playoffs in 10 years in the 2018–19 season.[14]
On 1 July 2019, Aho signed an offer sheet with the Montreal Canadiens, becoming the first player to sign an offer sheet since Ryan O'Reilly in 2013. The contract included a lucrative bonus structure, including $21.7 million within the first 12 months of the contract.[15][16] On 7 July, the Hurricanes officially matched the offer sheet, re-signing Aho to a five-year, $42.27 million contract.[17]
On 26 July 2023, Hurricanes re-signed forward Sebastian Aho to an eight-year, $78 million contract extension. The deal will begin with the 2024–25 NHL season and will pay Aho an average-annual value (AAV) of $9.75 million through 2031–32.[18]
Personal life
Aho was born in the Satakunnan keskussairaala in Pori, but his legal birthplace is Rauma.[19]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2012–13 | Kärpät
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FIN U18 | 38 | 28 | 32 | 60 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2012–13 | Kärpät | FIN U20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
2013–14 | Kärpät | FIN U18 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2013–14 | Kärpät | FIN U20 | 44 | 25 | 34 | 59 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | ||
2013–14 | Kärpät | Liiga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2014–15 | Kärpät | FIN U20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||
2014–15 | Kärpät | Liiga | 27 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
2014–15 | Ässät
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Liiga | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2015–16 | Kärpät | Liiga | 45 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 8 | ||
2016–17 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 82 | 24 | 25 | 49 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 78 | 29 | 36 | 65 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 82 | 30 | 53 | 83 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2 | ||
2019–20 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 68 | 38 | 28 | 66 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 4 | ||
2020–21 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 56 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 12 | ||
2021–22 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 79 | 37 | 44 | 81 | 38 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | ||
2022–23 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 75 | 36 | 31 | 67 | 42 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | ||
2023–24 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 78 | 36 | 53 | 89 | 36 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 | ||
NHL totals | 598 | 254 | 303 | 557 | 250 | 74 | 27 | 43 | 70 | 44 |
Medal record | ||
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Representing Finland | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Championships | ||
2016 Russia |
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World Junior Championships
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2016 Finland | ||
IIHF World U18 Championship | ||
2015 Switzerland | ||
European Youth Olympic Winter Festival | ||
2013 Braşov |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2013 | Finland | IH18
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5th | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
2014 | Finland | WJC18 | 6th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
2014 | Finland | IH18 | 5th | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |
2015 | Finland | WJC
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7th | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
2015 | Finland | WJC18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
2016 | Finland | WJC | 7 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 4 | ||
2016 | Finland | WC | 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | ||
2016 | Finland | WCH | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2017 | Finland | WC | 4th | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 4 | |
2018 | Finland | WC | 5th | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 2 | |
Junior totals | 26 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 12 | ||||
Senior totals | 31 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 10 |
Awards and honors
Award | Year |
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NHL | |
NHL All-Star Game
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2019, 2022, 2024 |
International | |
World Championships best forward | 2018 |
References
- ^ Simon, David (7 February 2015). "Finnish Sebastian Aho: "We made it to the semi-finals, but every game in the CHL is different"". www.championshockeyleague.net. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ "NHL CSS 2015 International skaters final rankings". NHL.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ "NHL Central Scouting's 2015 final rankings". NHL.com. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ Williams, Terrell (13 June 2016). "Canes Agree to Terms with Sebastian Aho". NHL.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ Alexander, Chip (15 October 2016). "After NHL debut, Aho after a win". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ Potter, Mike (12 November 2016). "Aho has 2 goals as Canes beat the Capitals 5-1". The News & Observer. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ Potter, Mike (1 February 2017). "Sebastian Aho's 1st hat trick helps Hurricanes beat Flyers to end skid". Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ Finger, Brett (6 February 2017). "Sebastian Aho Quickly Turning into a Star for the Carolina Hurricanes". Canes Country. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ "Hurricanes Aho, Teravainen added to Finland's roster for IIHF worlds". sportsnet.ca. 22 April 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "Marchand scores twice including winner as Bruins beat Hurricanes". sportsnet.ca. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Alan (3 November 2018). "Aho's assist streak ends for Hurricanes in loss to Coyotes". NHL.com. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Sebastian Aho Named to NHL All-Star Game". NHL.com. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Smith, Michael (13 January 2019). "Recap: Aho, Canes Roll Past Predators". NHL.com. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Carolina Hurricanes Skating Postseason Stats 2018-19". espn.com. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ "Canadiens tender offer sheet to restricted free agent Sebastian Aho". NHL.com. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Elliot Friedman on Twitter: "Aho's actual salary will be between $700K-$750K per season. Rest is all bonuses. Approx $21M in first 12 months."". Twitter.com. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Aho to have offer sheet matched by Hurricanes". NHL.com. NHL Enterprises, L.P. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "Canes re-sign Aho to eight-year extension". Carolina Hurricanes. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
- ^ "Onko Sebastian Aho syntynyt Raumalla vai Porissa? – äiti kertoo totuuden Kiekkoareenalle". LS24 (in Finnish). 7 May 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database