Eeli Tolvanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). Tolvanen was selected by the Nashville Predators 30th overall, in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He was born and grew up in Vihti, Finland.
Tolvanen with the Seattle Kraken in 2023
Tolvanen after scoring the first goal of the 2024 NHL Winter Classic.
The 2017 NHL Entry Draft was the 55th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 23–24, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The first three selections were Nico Hischier going to the New Jersey Devils, Nolan Patrick going to the Philadelphia Flyers, and Miro Heiskanen going to the Dallas Stars.
United Center during the draft
Exterior of the United Center during the draft
Nico Hischier was selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils.
Miro Heiskanen was selected third overall by the Dallas Stars.