Flyers sign (G) Hovinen by Staff Writer / Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have signed 6’7”, 200-lb goaltender Niko Hovinen to an entry-level contract, according to general manager Paul Holmgren.





Hovinen, 23 (3/16/88), played for Lahti of the Finnish Elite League during the 2010-11 season. He posted a record of 17-25-5 in 49 appearances, along with a 2.59 goals-against average, a .921 save percentage and three shutouts.



A native of Helskini, Hoivinen was a member of Finland’s IIHF World Championship team that defeated Sweden 6-1 in the final on May 15. He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the fifth round (132nd overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, but never signed with the club.



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