Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sebastian Aho

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 26, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Sebastian Aho made an impact.

Sebastian Aho is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing as a forward and alternate captain for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. He previously played for Oulun Kärpät in the Finnish SM-liiga, where he made his professional debut in the 2013-14 season. Aho was drafted 35th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and began his NHL career with the Hurricanes during the 2016-17 season.

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2013: Ryan O'Reilly's offer sheet

In 2013, Ryan O'Reilly signed an offer sheet.

2013: Professional debut with Oulun Kärpät

In 2013, Sebastian Aho made his professional debut with Oulun Kärpät in the Finnish SM-liiga.

2014: Played with Oulun Kärpät

During the 2013–14 season, Aho played with Oulun Kärpät in the SM-liiga.

2015: Drafted into NHL

In 2015, Aho was drafted 35th overall in the NHL entry draft by an unknown team.

2015: Selected by the Carolina Hurricanes

In 2015, Aho was selected in the second round, 35th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL entry draft.

June 2016: Signed entry-level contract with Carolina

On 13 June 2016, Aho signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Carolina.

October 2016: NHL debut and first point

On 13 October 2016, Aho made his NHL debut and recorded his first point, an assist, in the opening game of the 2016–17 season.

November 2016: First NHL goal

On 12 November 2016, Aho scored his first goal, which was followed by a second goal in a 5–1 win over the Washington Capitals.

2016: NHL Debut

In 2016, Aho made his NHL debut during the 2016–17 season with the Hurricanes.

January 2017: First Career Hat-Trick

On 31 January 2017, Aho scored his first career hat-trick in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the youngest player in Hurricanes/Whalers franchise history to score a hat-trick.

2018: Represented Finland at IIHF World Championship

After the Hurricanes failed to make the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Aho represented Finland at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

2018: Broke franchise record for longest point streak

During the 2018–19 season, Aho passed Ron Francis' franchise record for longest season-opening point streak by recording a point in the Hurricanes' first 12 games.

January 2019: Selected for NHL All-Star Game and second career hat-trick

On 2 January 2019, Aho was selected to participate in the 2019 NHL All-Star Game. On 13 January 2019, Aho recorded his second career hat-trick in a 6–3 win over the Nashville Predators.

July 2019: Signed offer sheet with Montreal Canadiens and Hurricanes matched offer

On 1 July 2019, Aho signed an offer sheet with the Montreal Canadiens. On 7 July, the Hurricanes officially matched the offer sheet, re-signing Aho to a five-year, $42.27 million contract.