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Urho Vaakanainen

New York Rangers
Position D
Age 27
Height 6'2"
Weight 204LBS
Shoots L
Birth Place Joensuu, FIN
Born Dec 31, 1998

Key Insights

2025-26
A lot of his shots miss the net entirely

54.8% of his unblocked attempts actually hit the net.

23 of 42 unblocked, 231st of 241 defencemen
He rarely gets into the dangerous areas of the ice

15.2% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

10 of 66 attempts, 230th of 241 defencemen
He works the outside and rarely gets to the front of the net

15.2% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

10 attempts from inside the home plate, 230th of 241 defencemen
He barely shoots the puck across a whole season

Vaakanainen has taken 66 shot attempts this season.

23 on goal, 19 missed, 24 blocked, 219th of 241 defencemen
He gets almost nothing from long range

56.1% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

37 long-range attempts, 217th of 241 defencemen
Most of his shots come from a long way out

His average attempt comes from 44.5 feet.

66 located attempts, 206th of 241 defencemen
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Dec 31, 1998
Birth Place Joensuu, FIN
Height 6'2"
Weight 204 LBS
Shoots/Catches L