#9
Born
April 29, 2002
Age
24
Height
5'7
Shoots
L
PWHL Draft
2026 · Rd 1 · #6 (HAM)
Alma Mater
Minnesota
Hometown
Lohja, FIN, Finland 🇫🇮
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The 2026 pick
Nelli Laitinen arrives in Hamilton with four World Championship medals, two Olympic appearances, and a plus-minus of +32 in her senior season at Minnesota, where she captained the team in both her junior and senior years. She wore an A for Finland at the 2026 Olympics. Hamilton's first-ever draft pick is already one of the most decorated players in this class.
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