Frequently asked questions

Who is Santeri Alatalo?

Santeri Alatalo plays defenseman currently plays for HC Lugano in the National League (Switzerland).

What position does Santeri Alatalo play?

Santeri Alatalo is listed at Defenseman. Defensemen play back in their own zone, break out the puck, and quarterback the power play. A defenseman in ice hockey typically plays at the back of the formation, with the responsibility of breaking out the puck, defending the slot, and joining the offensive rush when appropriate. Modern defensemen are categorized as shutdown defensemen, two-way defensemen, or offensive defensemen. Top-pair defensemen in the NHL typically log 24 to 28 minutes per game and drive possession at 5-on-5. The position has grown more offensively focused in modern NHL play, with several defensemen routinely producing 60+ points per season.

What are Santeri Alatalo's physical attributes?

We do not yet have Santeri Alatalo's full physical attribute profile on file. Height, weight, shooting hand, and jersey number are tracked when the league and team publish them; this page is updated as the data becomes available.

How old is Santeri Alatalo?

Santeri Alatalo was born in 1989, which makes they 37 years old as of this season. For NHL and pro players, age is a meaningful predictor of peak performance — most forwards peak between ages 24 and 28, while defensemen typically peak slightly later.

Which team does Santeri Alatalo play for?

Santeri Alatalo plays for HC Lugano in the National League (Switzerland) (Switzerland). Team assignments are updated as trades, call-ups, and free-agent signings happen — see the team page on RinkStop for the full HC Lugano roster and current standings.

What nationality is Santeri Alatalo?

We do not currently have a confirmed nationality for Santeri Alatalo on file. If you can verify the player's nationality, please submit a correction and we will add it.

How can I follow Santeri Alatalo's games and stats?

The most direct way to follow Santeri Alatalo's games and stats is via HC Lugano's official site, the National League (Switzerland) schedule, and live game broadcasts. RinkStop also surfaces highlights and updates when the league publishes them — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.

How current is the data on this page?

Player data on RinkStop is updated as teams, leagues, and IIHF feeds publish rosters, trades, and stats. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for Santeri Alatalo was last refreshed. If you spot an error, please submit a correction.