Pekka Päiviö Rinne is a Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender. Drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2004 NHL entry draft, Rinne became their starting goaltender during the 2008–09 season and quickly established himself as one of the NHL's best goaltenders. He won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender in the 2017–18 season, and was a finalist for the award four times. Rinne led the Predators to their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in franchise history in 2017, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games.
Pekka Rinne, Finnish ice hockey player
On November 3, in the year 1982, Pekka Rinne, Finnish ice hockey player. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of November 3, one of 455 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on November 3, 1982 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 18 October 2026.
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