Kalle Väisänen (born 28 January 2003) is a Finnish professional

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left winger for the

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of the

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(AHL) as a prospect to the

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of the

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(NHL)

Playing career

Väisänen was drafted in the fourth round, 106th overall, by the

in the

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. He made his professional debut for TPS during the 2021–22 season. On 2 April 2024, the Rangers signed Väisänen to a three-year, entry-level contract. He joined the Wolf Pack for the end of the 2023-24 season after the end of TPS's season.

International play

Väisänen represented Finland under-18 team at the 2021 World U18 Championships where he recorded one assist in five games. He represented Finland junior team at the 2022 World Junior Championships and won a silver medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

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* 2003 births Living people Finnish ice hockey left wingers HC TPS players New York Rangers draft picks Sportspeople from Kotka Hartford Wolf Pack players {{Finland-icehockey-winger-stub