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8 Things You Didn’t Know About Vesa Toskala

Drafted in 4th round, 90th overall in the 1995 NHL entry draft, by the SJ Sharks. Fellow Finn Miika Kiprusoff was taken the next round, also by the Sharks.
Was not planning on a career in hockey at the time of his draft. Vesa Toskala was considering a return to school and leaving hockey entirely, unsure about the stability of a career in hockey. The Sharks convinced him to give North America a try.
Scored 2 points (2 assists) against the Chicago Blackhawks on February 3, 2007, a Sharks club record.
Earned the nickname “The Finnish Horse” from Sharks’ broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky.
First NHL start was a total of ten minutes in relief of Evgeni Nabokov. Toskala faced and stopped two shots.
Calls his goaltending style “bear style”.
Credits playing soccer in Finland to his development as a goalie.
Before Tuesday night’s debacle had never allowed 7 goals in a single game.

Miika Kiprusoff, Vesa Toskala, Evgeni Nabokov

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