Mikko Rantanen

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/mikko-rantanen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Mikko Rantanen born?October 29, 1996
2. Where was Mikko Rantanen born?Finland
3. What is the NHL draft position?10th overall in the 2015 NHL entry draft
4. What is the drafting team?Colorado Avalanche
5. Who is Mikko Rantanen?Mikko Rantanen is a Finnish hockey star who plays in the NHL and is famous for skating fast and scoring many goals.
6. When was he drafted into the NHL and by which team?He was chosen 10th overall in the 2015 NHL draft by the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL Entry Draft: The annual process by which NHL teams select eligible junior hockey players to join their organizations.
Stanley Cup: The championship trophy awarded annually to the winner of the National Hockey League playoffs, considered one of the most prestigious awards in sports.
Forward: An offensive player in ice hockey whose primary role is to score goals and create scoring opportunities.
Contract: A formal agreement between a player and a team outlining the terms of employment, including salary and duration.