[Maple Leafs Tour] Roni Hirvonen

Roni Hirvonen was born on January 10, 2002, is a Finnish ice hockey player who currently plays for Toronto Maris, an AHL affiliate of the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs. He mainly plays as a winger (W) and has experience as a center (C). He is proficient in both offense and defense, with comprehensive skills. On the defensive end, he restricts the opponent with high work efficiency and precise prediction, and is good at blocking passing routes and physical confrontation. On the offensive end, opportunities are created by flexible positioning and precise shooting, especially in front of the goal and quick transitions. Hirvonen is renowned on the field for his strong defensive awareness. He always maintains a high-intensity work pace and is adept at taking advantage of his physical superiority when competing for the ball. As a promising player selected in the 59th pick of the second round of the 2020 NHL draft, he served as the captain of the Finnish U20 team and helped the team win the bronze medal at the 2021 World Youth Championship. Currently, he is steadily growing into an important reserve for the future lineup of the Maple Leafs through AHL competitions.