Michelle Karvinen

Position: F
Shoots: L
Height: 5’6”
Birthdate: 1990-03-27 (Age 35)
Birth Place: Rødovre, Denmark
College/University: University of North Dakota
Draft/Signing: 2025, Round 1 (No. 7), Vancouver Goldeneyes
PWHL Team: Vancouver Goldeneyes

Biography

Will be making her fifth Olympic Winter Games appearance in Milano Cortina 2026.
Represented Finland at four previous Olympic Winter Games (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022), winning bronze medals in 2010 2018 and 2022.
At the 2014 Olympic Games, was named Best Forward after leading the tournament in goals (5) and points (7).
Has played in twelve IIHF Women’s World Championships for Finland, winning one silver medal (2019) and seven bronze medals (2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2021, 2024, 2025).
Captain of the Finish national team since the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championships.

2026 Olympics Stats

GP	G	A	PTS	+/-
5	0	1	1	-4

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Featured News

PWHL VANCOUVER SIGNS FIRST ROUND PICK MICHELLE KARVINEN
VANCOUVER, BC (October 6, 2025) – PWHL Vancouver announced today that forward Michelle Karvinen has been signed to a one-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement for the 2025-26 season. Karvinen was selected by Vancouver...
Oct 06, 2025

ALINA MÜLLER SENDS SWITZERLAND INTO OLYMPIC SEMIFINALS AS THEY KNOCK OFF FINLAND 1-0
In the final quarterfinal matchup at the Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026, Switzerland held off two late Finland power plays to secure the last remaining spot in the semifinals besting the Finns 1-0. The game was a rematch of last Tuesday’s pre...
Feb 14, 2026

CANADA FINISHES PRELIMINARY ROUND STRONG, BEATING FINLAND 5-0
After a disappointing performance against the United States last time out, Canada responded in their final preliminary-round matchup with a convincing 5–0 win over Finland.Vancouver native and Vancouver Goldeneyes forward Jenn Gardiner opened the scori...
Feb 12, 2026

FINLAND TOPS SWITZERLAND 3-1 BEHIND TWO POWER-PLAY GOALS
An eventful second period proved to be the difference as Finland dropped the puck against Switzerland in the final matchup of Tuesday. All four goals came in the middle frame, with Finland getting the better of the Swiss. Special teams played a vital r...
Feb 10, 2026