A second round draft choice in the 2016 import draft out of Finland, Rasanen posted 39 points in 66 games in his rookie season in the Ontario Hockey League. That ranked second in the league, behind Guelph’s Ryan Merkley, in rookie defence scoring.
Eemeli Rasanen Scouting Report
Courtesy of the 2017 NHL Draft Blackbook:
Eemeli was selected in the second round of the 2016 CHL Import Draft by the Kingston Frontenacs. He previously played for Assat U18 and U20 teams last season. He also participated in the World Under 17 Challenge.