Juuso Pärssinen

Juuso Pärssinen (born 1 February 2001) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Pärssinen was selected by the Predators in the seventh round, 210th overall, in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Juuso Pärssinen
Born (2001-02-01) 1 February 2001
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Nashville Predators
HC TPS
NHL Draft 210th overall, 2019
Nashville Predators
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

Pärssinen first played in his native Finland within the junior program of the HC TPS. He made his professional debut with TPS in the Liiga as a 17-year-old during the 2018–19 season. Showing potential, he was a last round selection, 210th overall, by the Nashville Predators in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Pärssinen played his first full season in the Liiga during the 2020–21 season. Having exclusively played with TPS in Finland, Pärssinen was selected as an alternate captain despite his young age and contributed with a team leading 34 assists and posting 42 points through 55 regular season games.[1] He topped the league in scoring among under-21 players and in the post-season he helped TPS by contributing with 8 points in 13 games, before falling to a 3-1 finals defeat to Lukko.

On 1 June 2021, Pärssinen was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the Nashville Predators.[2] Loaned by the Predators back to TPS for the ensuing 2021–22 season, he continued his development despite suffering an injury by amassing 32 points through 41 regular season games. He helped TPS return to the Liiga finals, posting a career best 12 points in 18 games before suffering a 1–4 series defeat to Tappara.

At the conclusion of his season with TPS, Pärssinen embarked on his North American career in joining the Predators AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, for their Calder Cup playoffs campaign on 5 May 2022, finishing with 1 goal and 3 points through 9 games.[3]

After attending the Predators 2022 training camp, Pärssinen was assigned to begin the 2022–23 season with the Admirals.[4] In scoring at almost a point-per-game pace with 9 in 10, helping the Admirals to first in its division, Pärssinen received his first recall to the Predators on 12 November 2022.[5] He made his NHL debut the same day, instantly recording his first NHL goal to help the Predators to a 2–1 victory over the New York Rangers at Bridgestone Arena.[6] Inserted into the Predators scoring lines, Pärssinen responded with his first multi-goal and 3 points game in just his third appearance, helping Nashville to a 5–4 victory over the New York Islanders on 17 November 2022.[7][8]

Personal life

Pärssinen is the son of Timo Pärssinen who played professionally from 1994 to 2015. He enjoyed a lengthy European career and briefly played in the NHL with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim during the 2000–01 season.[9]

He is the eldest of four brothers, Jiri, Julius and Jesse, who all play hockey. His brother, Jiri, is currently under contract with HPK of the Liiga.[10]

Career statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2017–18 HC TPS Jr. A 16 4 4 8 4 — — — — —
2018–19 HC TPS Jr. A 36 13 9 22 28 — — — — —
2018–19 HC TPS Liiga 7 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2019–20 HC TPS Liiga 20 7 14 21 16 2 0 0 0 2
2019–20 HC TPS Liiga 31 5 7 12 4 — — — — —
2020–21 HC TPS Liiga 55 8 34 42 36 13 1 7 8 4
2021–22 HC TPS Liiga 41 9 23 32 8 18 4 8 12 20
2021–22 Milwaukee Admirals AHL — — — — — 9 1 2 3 2
2022–23 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 10 2 7 9 8 — — — — —
2022–23 Nashville Predators NHL 45 6 19 25 15 — — — — —
Liiga totals 134 23 64 87 48 31 5 15 20 24
NHL totals 45 6 19 25 15 — — — — —
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2021 Canada

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2017 Finland U17 6th 5 0 2 2 2
2018 Finland HG18 7th 4 0 0 0 0
2019 Finland U18 7th 5 1 1 2 2
2021 Finland WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 2 2 4 0
Junior totals 21 3 5 8 4

References
  1. HC TPS (21 February 2021). "TPS sign extension with Pärssinen" (in Finnish). Facebook. Retrieved 21 February 2021.[self-published]
  2. "Predators sign Juuso Parssinen to three-year, entry-level contract". Nashville Predators. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  3. "Predators assign Juuso Parssinen to Milwaukee". Nashville Predators. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  4. "Predators announce roster for 2022 NHL Global series". Nashville Predators. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  5. "Predators recall Juuso Parssinen from Milwaukee". Nashville Predators. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  6. "Pärssinen's 1st NHL goal leads Predators over Rangers 2-1". ESPN. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  7. "Preds hold off Islanders for 5-4 win". National Hockey League. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  8. "Juuso Parssinen continues to impress with two goal game against Islanders". si.com. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  9. "Timo Parssinen player profile". eliteprospects.com. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
  10. "Jiri Parssinen player profile". eliteprospects.com. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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