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Michelle Karvinen

Team Finland | Forward

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

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