History of Miro Heiskanen in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 13, 2025

Miro Heiskanen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Dallas Stars in the NHL, where he also serves as an alternate captain. He was highly regarded by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau and was drafted third overall by the Stars in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

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May 2016: Signed contract extension with HIFK

On May 30, 2016, Miro Heiskanen signed a three-year contract extension with the HIFK organization, continuing his career with the Finnish team.

2016: Professional debut with HIFK

During the 2016 Liiga season, Miro Heiskanen, at age 17, made his professional debut with HIFK in the Liiga, playing on HIFK's top defensive pairing. He scored 5 goals and 10 points in 37 games.

July 2017: Signed entry-level contract with the Stars

On July 8, 2017, Miro Heiskanen signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars. He spent the 2017–18 Liiga season on loan with HIFK.

2017: Considered a top prospect

By the end of the 2016-2017 season, Heiskanen was considered a top prospect at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, with Göran Stubb describing him as the best European defenseman in the draft.

2017: Drafted by the Dallas Stars

In 2017, Miro Heiskanen was drafted third overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars, after being ranked in the top ten eligible European skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

2018: Joined Stars Roster, NHL Debut

In 2018, Miro Heiskanen was named to the Stars' roster to start the 2018–19 NHL season and made his debut on October 4 in a 3–0 win over the Arizona Coyotes.

January 2019: Named to NHL All-Star Game

On January 2, 2019, Miro Heiskanen was named the Stars' lone representative at the 2019 NHL All-Star Game, becoming the second rookie in the Stars/North Stars franchise history to be named to the All-Star Game.

August 2020: Set Playoff Record

On August 30, 2020, in Game 4 of the Stars' second round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Heiskanen set the Stars' playoff record for points by a defenceman with 16.