Henri Kiviaho (born February 26, 1994) is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender currently playing with Mountfield HK in the Czech Extraliga. While playing with KalPa in the Liiga, Kiviaho was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round (144th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

On July 7, 2014, Kiviaho was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Stars. In his first North American season in 2014–15, Kiviaho was assigned to ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads. Kiviaho recorded 10 wins in 21 games, however was unable to earn a recall to the American Hockey League.

Henri Kiviaho

On July 31, 2015, Kiviaho was returned to Finland on loan by the Stars, to compete for the starting position in the Liiga with Ilves Tampere.

Henri Kiviaho

After a second stint in North America with the Idaho Steelheads, Kiviaho concluded his contract with the Stars unable to make progression in their depth chart. On April 18, 2017, Kiviaho agreed to an optional two-year deal to return to Finland with Ässät of the Liiga.

Henri Kiviaho

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1994 births

Living people

Porin Ässät (men's ice hockey) players

Dallas Stars draft picks

Finnish ice hockey goaltenders

Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) players

Iisalmen Peli-Karhut players

Ilves players

KalPa players

Lempäälän Kisa players

HC Nové Zámky players

Stadion Hradec Králové players

Finnish expatriate ice hockey players in Slovakia

Ice hockey people from Lappeenranta

Finnish expatriate ice hockey players in the United States

Finnish expatriate ice hockey players in the Czech Republic