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Oskar OsalaFinnish ice hockey player, forward.
Date of Birth: 26.12.1987
Country:  Finland |
Content:
- Oskar Osala: A Finnish Hockey Legend
- North American Adventure
- AHL Success and NHL Dreams
- International Career
- Return to Europe and KHL Success
- Achievements
- Leading scorer of the 2007 World Junior Championship
Oskar Osala: A Finnish Hockey Legend
Early Life and CareerOskar Osala is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Born in Vaasa, Finland, on February 14, 1987, Osala began his career with Sport in the Finnish Mestis league.
North American Adventure
In 2005, Osala made the jump to North America, joining the Mississauga IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Drafted 16th overall by the team in the 2005 CHL Import Draft, Osala spent two seasons in the OHL, scoring 41 goals and 50 assists in 127 games. In 2008, Osala made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals, appearing in two games and scoring no points before being sent back to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL).
AHL Success and NHL Dreams
With the Bears, Osala had a successful two-year stint, scoring 29 goals and 18 assists in 97 games and helping the team win the Calder Cup in 2009. Following the 2009-10 season, Osala was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes and spent one more year in the AHL, where he won his second Calder Cup with the Albany River Rats.
International Career
Osala has represented Finland on various international stages. He played for the Finnish national junior team at the 2005 U18 World Junior Championship and the 2007 World Junior Championship. At the senior level, Osala participated in the 2010 World Championship, appearing in four games.
Return to Europe and KHL Success
In 2011, Osala signed a one-year deal with Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. In 2013, he joined Metallurg Magnitogorsk, where he has remained since. With Magnitogorsk, Osala has won two Gagarin Cups, in 2014 and 2016.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Osala has achieved numerous accolades and awards, including:
Leading scorer of the 2007 World Junior Championship
Silver medalist in the 2008 Finnish Elite LeagueRookie of the Year in the 2008 Finnish Elite League
Calder Cup champion (2): 2009, 2010
Gagarin Cup champion (2): 2014, 2016
