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What happened Pekka Rinne?

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Daniel Rodriguez

Published Feb 10, 2026

What happened Pekka Rinne?

Pekka Rinne retires as Nashville Predators goalie, ending epic 15-season run. A legend said goodbye to Nashville on Tuesday — and vice versa. After 15 seasons, 772 games, 414 victories, 44,713 minutes spent wearing a Nashville Predators uniform and 19,978 pucks stopped, Pekka Rinne has retired from the NHL.

Is Pekka Rinne Finnish?

Pekka Rinne (pronounced [ˈpekːɑ ˈrinːe]; born 3 November 1982) is a Finnish former professional hockey goaltender. Drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Rinne became their starting goaltender during the 2008–09 season and quickly established himself as one of the NHL’s best goaltenders.

Is Pekka Rinne still playing?

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne retires from NHL, ending 15-season run. A legend said goodbye to Nashville on Tuesday — and vice versa. After 15 seasons, 772 games, 414 victories, 44,713 minutes spent wearing a Nashville Predators uniform and 19,978 pucks stopped, Pekka Rinne has retired from the NHL.

What stick does Pekka Rinne use?

Warrior Swagger Pro Return Goalie Stick
Warrior Swagger Pro Return Goalie Stick made for Pekka Rinne of the NHL. These sticks were built to his specifications but may not reflect the sizing and curve that he currently uses.

Is Pekka Rinne a Hall of Famer?

He is one of 12 goalies with 350 wins and 60 shutouts; eight are in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Who is Pekka Rinne married to?

The grandfather of Nashville hockey is now a father. Predators goalie Pekka Rinne announced in a video released on social media Tuesday the birth of his and his girlfriend Erika Parkko’s first baby, a boy they named Paulus Oliver Rinne.

Is this Pekka rinnes last game?

After 15 seasons and 683 career NHL games, Pekka Rinne has announced his retirement from the NHL and will go out as a member of the Nashville Predators.

Where does Pekka Rinne rank all time?

The 39-year-old Rinne ranks 19th all-time in NHL wins and shutouts, and he holds the NHL record for wins, shutouts and games played for a Finnish-born goaltender. So, it’s fitting that not only will no one wear the No. 35 again but also that Rinne will be the first Predators player to have his number retired.

Who is Roman Josi wife?

Ellie Ottawaym. 2019
Roman Josi/Wife
Roman Josi’s gotta do what he’s gotta do with a baby due. While the Predators captain doesn’t know when to expect his wife, Ellie, to have their baby boy, the couple’s first child, Josi said he’s prepared. At least as much as can be.

Is Pekka Rinne injured 2021?

Rinne Injures Lower Body Pekka Rinne day to day with lower body injury. He will be reevaluated on Thursday as tomorrow is a scheduled day off. Update on Thursday.

Who is Ellie Ottaway Josi?

Nashville Predators captain and defenseman Roman Josi, 29, has tied the knot with 26-year-old model Ellie Ottaway. According to their Instagram posts, Josi and Ottaway married Saturday at the Estate at Cherokee Dock, the re-purposed former home of Reba McEntire in Wilson County.

Does Roman Josi have kids?

After two years of marriage, the couple welcomed their first child, a son, on February 2, 2021. The couple named their son Luca James Josi.