• Tolvanen paced the League-leading Sioux City Musketeers and finished tied for eighth in the United States Hockey League with 30-24—54 in 2016-17 (52 GP).

• In the 2016-17 playoffs, Tolvanen recorded 5-5—10 (13 GP) to help the Musketeers reach the Clark Cup Final before falling to the Chicago Steel in Game 5.

• Tolvanen was named a USHL First Team All-Rookie in 2015-16 after finishing sixth among first-year players with 17-21—38 in 49 games.

• Internationally, Tolvanen represented Finland at the 2017 World Junior Championship (2-4—6 in 6 GP) and the 2016 Under-18 World Championship (7-2—9 in 7 GP), where he shared the tournament lead in goals en route to a gold medal. Tolvanen was also named to the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge All-Star Team after leading the tournament in goals and points (9-1—10 in 5 GP).

• Tolvanen has announced his commitment to Boston College for the 2017-18 season.

• Models his style of play after Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko.

• Lists former NHL player and Finnish hockey icon Teemu Selanne as his childhood hockey idol.


GETTING TO KNOW EELI:

If I could "Carpool Karaoke" with any celebrity it would be: Selena Gomez

TV show I recently binge-watched: Entourage

The celebrity that always makes me laugh: Kevin Hart

The app I spend too much time on: Snapchat

At an all-you-can-eat buffet I go straight for the: Steak

The coolest person I've ever met: Sami Hedberg

Athlete I admire most: Usain Bolt

One thing people don't usually know about me: I used to play soccer

If I could be any superhero I would be: Superman

I am inspired by: My Dad

I am afraid of: Snakes

I dream of: Stanley Cup


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