Miro Heiskanen celebrated a significant milestone in his personal life as he tied the knot and embarked on the journey of marriage.
The couple joyfully welcomed their first child into the world on February 18, marking a momentous occasion filled with love and anticipation for their growing family.
Miro Heiskanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Dallas Stars in the NHL.
Heiskanen was recognized as one of the top ten eligible European skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Moreover, the Stars selected him third overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Heiskanen started his hockey journey with the Finnish Liiga club Espoo Blues youth program, playing until he was 14. He then transitioned to HIFK’s youth program.
On July 8, 2017, Heiskanen inked a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars. During the 2017–18 Liiga season, he was loaned to HIFK.
Later, on July 17, 2021, Heiskanen secured an eight-year, $67.6 million contract with the Stars.
Is Miro Heiskanen Wife Pregnant?
The hockey sensation Miro Heiskanen is happily married to Julia Taka-Aho.
Their relationship was publicly acknowledged when Heiskanen shared the news of their dating status through an Instagram post.
While the date of their relationship’s commencement remains undisclosed by Heiskanen, they have been together since then.
Fast forward to 2024, the couple has taken their relationship to the next level and tied the knot.
This joyous occasion was confirmed by the Dallas Stars’ Radio Host, Owen Newkirk, in a tweet posted on February 19, 2024.
Additionally, Newkirk shared the delightful news of the birth of their first child on February 18, 2024.
Ever the dedicated athlete, Heiskanen will soon rejoin his teammates, balancing his professional commitments with the joys of family life.
Dallas Stars Roster Changes for Bruins Matchup
Miro Heiskanen and Matt Duchene will be absent from the ice when the Dallas Stars take on the Bruins in Boston on Monday.
Heiskanen, the 24-year-old defenseman, will commemorate the birth of his first child, who arrived Sunday night.
In preparation for the President’s Day matchup against the Bruins, Dallas has called defenseman Alexander Petrovic and Derrick Pouliot from the Texas Stars (AHL) to the NHL roster.
Both players, Nils Lundkvist and Jani Hakanpää, are currently sidelined and unable to travel with the team.
Lundkvist is in concussion protocol, while Hakanpää suffers from an upper-body injury.
Consequently, Alexander Petrovic and Derrick Pouliot are expected to fill in for their absence.
Head coach Pete DeBoer has indicated that the plan is for Heiskanen to rejoin the team at some point during Dallas’ week-long road trip.
