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	{{Infobox ice hockey player		{{Infobox ice hockey player
	\| name = Joel Kiviranta		\| name = Joel Kiviranta
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	\| caption = Owner of The avalanche and pro hot dog muncher
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			\| caption = Kiviranta with ] in 2012
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			\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1996\|03\|23}}
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			\| birth_place = ], Finland
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			\| team = ]
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			\| ntl_team = FIN
	\| draft = Undrafted		\| draft = Undrafted
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	\| career_start = 2013		\| career_start = 2013
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	'''Joel Kiviranta''' (born March 23, 1996) is a ] professional ] ~~player. He is currently playing with the <!--~~] ~~in the ] ~~(AHL) as a prospect to~~ the~~-->~~ ] of the ] (NHL).~~		'''Joel Kiviranta''' (born March 23, 1996) is a Finnish professional ] ] for the ] of the ] (NHL).

	Became the first rookie in NHL playoff history to score a Hat Trick on September 4, 2020 (NHL)
	==Playing career==		==Playing career==
	On 12 November 2013, Kiviranta made his ] debut playing with ] against the ] during the ] ~~season~~.<ref>{{~~citeweb\|~~ url = http://www.jatkoaika.com/SM-LIIGA/Tilastot/Jokerit-Blues/147926 \| title = ~~Blues~~ Jokerit ~~game~~ ~~summary~~ \| ~~website~~ = ~~jatkoaika~~.~~com~~ \| ~~language~~ = Finnish \| date = 2013-11-12 \| ~~accessdate~~ = 2014-05-06}}</ref>		On 12 November 2013, Kiviranta made his ] debut playing with ] against the ] during the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.jatkoaika.com/SM-LIIGA/Tilastot/Jokerit-Blues/147926 \|title=OTTELUTILASTOT - 12.11.2013 - Jokerit - Blues - LIIGA \|trans-title=Game summary - 12.11.2013 - Jokerit - Blues - LIIGA \|website=Jatkoaika \|language=Finnish \|date=2013-11-12 \|access-date=2014-05-06}}</ref>

	In the ] ~~season~~, his fifth year with ], Kiviranta tallied 31 points in 48 games. His 16 goals were third on the team however he was unable to propel Sport to the post-season.		In the ], his fifth year with ], Kiviranta tallied 31 points in 48 games. His 16 goals were third on the team however he was unable to propel Sport to the post-season.

	Undrafted, Kiviranta used his NHL-out clause with Sport to sign a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on 1 June 2019.<ref>{{~~citeweb~~\| url = https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/dallas-stars-sign-forward-joel-kiviranta-to-a-two-year-entry-level-contract/c-307627942 \| title = Stars sign Forward Joel Kiviranta \| publisher = ] \| date = 1 ~~June~~ ~~2019~~ \| ~~accessdate~~ = 1 ~~June~~ ~~2019~~}}</ref>		Undrafted, Kiviranta used his NHL-out clause with Sport to sign a two-year, entry-level contract with the ] on 1 June 2019.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/dallas-stars-sign-forward-joel-kiviranta-to-a-two-year-entry-level-contract/c-307627942 \|title=Stars sign Forward Joel Kiviranta \|publisher=] \|website=NHL.com \|date=2019-06-01 \|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> His first NHL goal was an ] goal against the ] on 1 February 2020, against the goaltender ] to give the Dallas Stars a 2–1 lead, and they went on to win the game in overtime 3–2.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Pavelski scores in OT to lift Stars over Devils 3-2 \|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401145838 \|website=ESPN \|access-date=December 22, 2022 \|date=February 1, 2020}}</ref>

			On 4 September 2020, Kiviranta, who was called up as a ] for the Stars, substituted in for injured Stars forward ] in the seventh and decisive game of the Second Round of the ] against the ]. He helped send the Stars into the Conference Finals by scoring a hat-trick, including the game-winning overtime goal.<ref>{{cite web \|last=O'Brien \|first=James \|title=Stars win Game 7 OT thriller vs. Avalanche; Joel Kiviranta unlikely hat trick hero \|url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2020/09/04/stars-beat-avalanche-in-game-7-joel-kiviranta-unlikely-hat-trick-hero-in-ot/ \|website=NBC Sports \|date=2020-09-04 \|access-date=2020-09-04}}</ref>

			On 31 July 2021, the Stars re-signed Kiviranta to a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Stars sign forward Joel Kiviranta to two-year, $2.1M contract \|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/stars-sign-forward-joel-kiviranta-two-year-2-1m-contract/ \|date=2021-07-31 \|access-date=2021-08-01 \|website=Sportsnet.ca}}</ref>

			On 28 August 2023, Kiviranta agreed to a ] with the Avalanche to attend their 2023 training camp.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Avalanche's Joel Kiviranta: Agrees to professional tryout \|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/avalanches-joel-kiviranta-agrees-to-professional-tryout/ \|website=] \|date=August 28, 2023 \|access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> He was released from the agreement on 5 October, but was invited to attend the training camp of the Avalanche's ] (AHL) affiliate, the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Joel Kiviranta: Released by Colorado \|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/joel-kiviranta-released-by-colorado/#:~:text=Kiviranta%20was%20released%20from%20the,join%20camp%20for%20AHL%20Colorado. \|website=] \|access-date=5 October 2023}}</ref> On 11 October, the Eagles signed Kiviranta to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web \|title=COLORADO EAGLES ADD FORWARDS KIVIRANTA, HOLLAND \|url=https://www.coloradoeagles.com/news/detail/colorado-eagles-add-forwards-kiviranta-holland \|website=] \|access-date=11 October 2023}}</ref> He began the ] season with six points in ten games. On 12 November, the Avalanche signed Kiviranta to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Avalanche Sign Forward Joel Kiviranta \|url=https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/avalanche-sign-forward-joel-kiviranta#:~:text=The%20Colorado%20Avalanche%20Hockey%20Club,the%20Colorado%20Eagles%20(AHL). \|website=] \| date=November 12, 2023 \|access-date=12 November 2023}}</ref> He made his debut for the team on 15 November, recording one goal and two assists in an 8-2 win over the ].<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Boulding \|first1=Ryan \|title=Avalanche pull away, score 8 in win against Ducks \|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/game-recaps/anaheim-ducks-colorado-avalanche-game-recap-november-15 \|website=] \|access-date=16 November 2023}}</ref> Despite the initial offensive outburst, Kiviranta settled into a fourth-line utility role, and continued with the Avalanche for the remainder of the season, finishing with 3 goals and 9 points through 56 regular season appearances. In the playoffs, Kiviranta was originally slated to be a healthy scratch, however was inserted into the lineup through injury to ]. Known to elevate his game in the post-season, he added a goal and assist through the first-round series win over the ]. He finished with 8 appearances as the Avalanche fell to former club, the Dallas Stars, in the second-round.<ref>{{citeweb\| url = https://www.denverpost.com/2024/04/26/avalanche-joel-kiviranta-playoffs-depth/ \| title = Once an Avalanche killer, Joel Kiviranta is showing his value as a depth player \| publisher = ] \| date = 26 April 2024 \| accessdate = 26 April 2024 }}</ref>

			As a pending free agent, Kiviranta was re-signed by the Avalanche to a one-year, $775,000 contract for the {{nhly\|2024}} season on 1 July 2024.<ref>{{citeweb\| url = https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/avalanche-signs-joel-kiviranta \| title = Avalanche signs Joel Kiviranta \| publisher = ] \| date = 1 July 2024 \| accessdate = 1 July 2024 }}</ref>

	==International play==		==International play==
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	Kiviranta was selected to make his senior international debut with ] at the ] held in ], ].<ref>{{~~citeweb~~\| url = http://leijonat.fi/index.php/maajoukkueet/a-maajoukkue/2018-19/mm2019/item/32812-miesten-mm-kisat-kayntiin-perjantaina-suomen-mm-joukkue-valittu \| title = Finnish World Championship team selected \| website = leijonat.fi \| language = Finnish \| date = ~~5 May~~ 2019 \| ~~accessdate~~ = ~~5 May~~ 2019}}</ref> He finished with 2 goals and 3 points in 9 games to help Finland claim the gold medal in a victory over ] on 26 ~~May~~ 2019.<ref>{{~~citeweb~~\| url = https://www.tsn.ca/marko-anttila-scores-twice-as-finland-upsets-canada-for-gold-1.1312015 \| title = Finland defeats Canada for Gold Medal at World Championship \| publisher = ] \| date = ~~May~~ 26~~, 2019~~ \| ~~accessdate~~ = ~~May~~ 26~~, 2019~~}}</ref>		Kiviranta was selected to make his senior international debut with ] at the ] held in ], ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://leijonat.fi/index.php/maajoukkueet/a-maajoukkue/2018-19/mm2019/item/32812-miesten-mm-kisat-kayntiin-perjantaina-suomen-mm-joukkue-valittu \|title=Miesten MM-kisat käyntiin perjantaina - Suomen MM-joukkue valittu \|trans-title=Men's World Cup kicks off on Friday - Finnish World Championship team selected \|website=leijonat.fi \|language=Finnish \|date=2019-05-05 \|access-date=2019-05-05}}</ref> He finished with 2 goals and 3 points in 9 games to help Finland claim the gold medal in a victory over ] on May 26, 2019.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tsn.ca/marko-anttila-scores-twice-as-finland-upsets-canada-for-gold-1.1312015 \|title=Finland defeats Canada for Gold Medal at World Championship \|publisher=] \|date=2019-05-26 \|access-date=2019-05-26}}</ref>

	==Career statistics==		==Career statistics==
	===Regular season and playoffs===		===Regular season and playoffs===
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	==References==		==References==
	{{~~Reflist~~}}		{{reflist}}

	==External links==		==External links==
	*{{~~icehockeystats~~}}		* {{Ice hockey stats}}

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Kiviranta, Joel}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Kiviranta, Joel}}
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Finnish ice hockey player (born 1996)

Ice hockey player

Joel Kiviranta
Kiviranta with Finland in 2012
Born	(1996-03-23) March 23, 1996 (age 28) Vantaa, Finland
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	163 lb (74 kg; 11 st 9 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Colorado Avalanche Jokerit Vaasan Sport Dallas Stars
National team	Finland
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	2013–present

Joel Kiviranta (born March 23, 1996) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playing career

On 12 November 2013, Kiviranta made his Liiga debut playing with Jokerit against the Espoo Blues during the 2013–14 Liiga season.

In the 2018–19 Liiga season, his fifth year with Vaasan Sport, Kiviranta tallied 31 points in 48 games. His 16 goals were third on the team however he was unable to propel Sport to the post-season.

Undrafted, Kiviranta used his NHL-out clause with Sport to sign a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on 1 June 2019. His first NHL goal was an even strength goal against the New Jersey Devils on 1 February 2020, against the goaltender Louis Domingue to give the Dallas Stars a 2–1 lead, and they went on to win the game in overtime 3–2.

On 4 September 2020, Kiviranta, who was called up as a Black Ace for the Stars, substituted in for injured Stars forward Andrew Cogliano in the seventh and decisive game of the Second Round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche. He helped send the Stars into the Conference Finals by scoring a hat-trick, including the game-winning overtime goal.

On 31 July 2021, the Stars re-signed Kiviranta to a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension.

On 28 August 2023, Kiviranta agreed to a professional tryout with the Avalanche to attend their 2023 training camp. He was released from the agreement on 5 October, but was invited to attend the training camp of the Avalanche's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. On 11 October, the Eagles signed Kiviranta to a one-year contract. He began the 2023–24 season with six points in ten games. On 12 November, the Avalanche signed Kiviranta to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000. He made his debut for the team on 15 November, recording one goal and two assists in an 8-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Despite the initial offensive outburst, Kiviranta settled into a fourth-line utility role, and continued with the Avalanche for the remainder of the season, finishing with 3 goals and 9 points through 56 regular season appearances. In the playoffs, Kiviranta was originally slated to be a healthy scratch, however was inserted into the lineup through injury to Jonathan Drouin. Known to elevate his game in the post-season, he added a goal and assist through the first-round series win over the Winnipeg Jets. He finished with 8 appearances as the Avalanche fell to former club, the Dallas Stars, in the second-round.

As a pending free agent, Kiviranta was re-signed by the Avalanche to a one-year, $775,000 contract for the 2024–25 season on 1 July 2024.

International play


Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Finland
World Championships
	2019 Slovakia

Kiviranta was selected to make his senior international debut with Finland at the 2019 IIHF World Championship held in Bratislava, Slovakia. He finished with 2 goals and 3 points in 9 games to help Finland claim the gold medal in a victory over Canada on May 26, 2019.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

			Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011–12	Jokerit	FIN U18	10	2	4	6	0	4	2	0	2	2
2011–12	Jokerit	FIN U20	20	4	1	5	4	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Jokerit	FIN U18	1	1	0	1	2	10	4	2	6	2
2012–13	Jokerit	FIN U20	40	7	13	20	35	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Jokerit	FIN U18	2	1	2	3	0	9	2	6	8	12
2013–14	Jokerit	FIN U20	38	18	19	37	40	4	0	0	0	0
2013–14	Jokerit	Liiga	1	0	0	0	2	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Sport	FIN U20	6	5	0	5	6	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Sport	Liiga	47	8	5	13	10	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Sport	FIN U20	1	1	1	2	0	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Sport	Liiga	48	6	6	12	22	2	0	0	0	0
2015–16	Hermes	Mestis	1	0	1	1	2	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Sport	Liiga	58	11	10	21	20	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Sport	Liiga	59	19	18	37	24	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Sport	Liiga	48	16	15	31	18	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Texas Stars	AHL	48	12	11	23	25	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Dallas Stars	NHL	11	1	0	1	4	14	5	1	6	4
2020–21	Dallas Stars	NHL	26	6	5	11	6	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Dallas Stars	NHL	56	1	6	7	10	7	0	1	1	4
2022–23	Dallas Stars	NHL	70	8	1	9	40	15	1	4	5	2
2023–24	Colorado Eagles	AHL	10	2	4	6	8	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	56	3	6	9	12	8	1	1	2	4
Liiga totals			261	60	54	114	96	2	0	0	0	0
NHL totals			219	19	18	37	72	44	7	7	14	14

International

Year	Team	Event	Result	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2012	Finland	IH18		5	0	0	0	0
2013	Finland	U17	7th	5	2	2	4	0
2013	Finland	WJC18		7	0	0	0	0
2013	Finland	IH18	5th	4	2	1	3	4
2014	Finland	WJC18	6th	5	1	0	1	18
2019	Finland	WC		9	2	1	3	0
Junior totals				26	5	3	8	22
Senior totals				9	2	1	3	0

References

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O'Brien, James (September 4, 2020). "Stars win Game 7 OT thriller vs. Avalanche; Joel Kiviranta unlikely hat trick hero". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
"Stars sign forward Joel Kiviranta to two-year, $2.1M contract". Sportsnet.ca. July 31, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
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Boulding, Ryan. "Avalanche pull away, score 8 in win against Ducks". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
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External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

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