Max Laatikainen

Max LaatikainenArticle in Vaasan SportRead the sourceClose gained experience of senior hockey with Kiekko-Espoo, playing 6 Liiga games during the 2025/26 season. On AprilArticle in Vaasan SportRead the sourceClose 21, 2026, Sport announced that he had signed a 1-year contract.

There was senior hockey experience in the family too: his father, Arto LaatikainenArticle in JatkoaikaRead the sourceClose, played defense in Finland’s top league. Max was born in Karlstad while Arto was playing for FärjestadArticle in LiigaRead the sourceArticle in NHL.comRead the sourceClose.

When SportArticle in Vaasan SportRead the sourceClose introduced him in April 2026, coach Lauri Mikkola highlighted his skating, understanding of the game and courage in his play. Mikkola also stressed that Laatikainen needed time to adapt to LiigaArticle in Vaasan SportRead the sourceClose.