Joel Armia is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Drafted 16th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2011, Armia has also played for Porin Ässät in the SM-liiga, as well as the Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. He is known for his size and skill as a winger.
In May 1993, Joel Armia was born. He is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger.
In 2008, during the 2008-09 season, Armia was the highest goal-scoring player of the U16 SM-sarja with 27 goals, earning him the Keijo Kuusela award.
In 2010, at age 17, Joel Armia was promoted to Porin Ässät in the SM-liiga due to his talent in the junior ranks and Finnish national U18 team.
In 2011, Joel Armia appeared in the World Junior Championships as part of the Finnish national junior team.
In 2011, Joel Armia participated in the IIHF World U18 Championships, scoring 13 points in six games.
In 2011, Joel Armia was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round (16th overall) of the NHL entry draft and by Severstal Cherepovets (14th overall) in the KHL Junior Draft.
In 2011, Joel Armia was drafted in the first round, 16th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL entry draft.
In June 2012, Joel Armia signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres.
In June 2012, Joel Armia signed with the Buffalo Sabres but was loaned back to Ässät for another season.
In 2012, Joel Armia appeared in the World Junior Championships as part of the Finnish national junior team.
In December 2013, Joel Armia, along with the AHL's Rochester Americans, participated in the Spengler Cup tournament. He scored one goal in the quarterfinal.
In 2013, Joel Armia participated in the Spengler Cup with the Rochester Americans, scoring one goal.
On December 23, 2014, Joel Armia made his NHL debut with the Buffalo Sabres against the Detroit Red Wings.
In 2014, After being acquired by Winnipeg, Joel Armia was initially assigned to the Jets' AHL affiliate, the St. John's Ice Caps.
On February 11, 2015, Joel Armia was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Winnipeg Jets.
On January 2, 2016, Joel Armia scored his first NHL goal against Martin Jones in a 4–1 win over the San Jose Sharks.
In 2017, Joel Armia experienced his first full year in the NHL, which was marked by struggles and an injury that caused him to miss 24 games.
On June 30, 2018, Joel Armia was traded to the Montreal Canadiens along with Steve Mason and draft picks in exchange for Simon Bourque.
On July 13, 2018, Joel Armia signed a one-year contract worth $1.85 million with the Montreal Canadiens.
In December 2018, HC CSKA Moscow bought Joel Armia's KHL rights from Severstal Cherepovets, despite him playing in the NHL.
On January 3, 2019, Joel Armia returned from a knee injury sustained on November 6 against the New York Rangers, and he recorded an assist in a 2-0 win against the Vancouver Canucks.
On July 11, 2019, Joel Armia signed a two-year contract worth $5.2 million with the Montreal Canadiens.
During the 2020-21 season, Joel Armia recorded seven goals and seven assists.
On July 27, 2021, Joel Armia signed a four-year, $13.6 million contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens.
In 2021, The Canadiens failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs following the 2021-22 NHL season.
In May 2022, Joel Armia and his wife Emilia Harjunen welcomed their first child, a daughter named Emma.
After the 2022 competition, Joel Armia expressed interest in participating in the 2023 IIHF World Championship.
In 2022, Joel Armia debuted with the Finnish national senior team at the IIHF World Championship, recording a goal and assist. He helped Finland win the gold medal.
In October 2023, Joel Armia was placed on waivers and re-assigned to the Laval Rocket. He then scored two goals in his first AHL appearance on October 13, 2023, before being recalled by the Canadiens on October 21, 2023.
In 2023, Joel Armia participated in the IIHF World Championship, scoring two goals and one assist for Finland.
On December 4, 2024, Joel Armia was named to the Finnish roster for the NHL-sanctioned 4 Nations Face-Off. His country finished fourth.
During the course of the 2024-25 season, Joel Armia registered his 100th career NHL goal.
In January 2025, Joel Armia provided the primary assist on a game-winning goal, marking both his 100th career NHL assist and 200th career NHL point.
On July 1, 2025, Joel Armia agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings.
In early 2025, it was announced that Joel Armia and his wife Emilia Harjunen were expecting their second child.
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