Sebastian Aho

Sebastian Aho
Aho in 2016
Born (1997-07-26) 26 July 1997
Rauma, Finland
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 189 lb (86 kg; 13 st 7 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Carolina Hurricanes
Oulun Kärpät
Ässät
National team  Finland
NHL draft 35th overall, 2015
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2014–present

Sebastian Antero Aho (born 26 July 1997) is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Selected by Carolina in the second round, 35th overall, of the 2015 NHL entry draft, Aho made his NHL debut during the 2016–17 NHL season after playing in Finland's Liiga for Oulun Kärpät and Ässät. Internationally, Aho has won medals with Finland at the World Junior Championships, World Championships and Winter Olympics, including bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He won the Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2026.

Playing career

Liiga

Aho made his Liiga debut playing with Oulun Kärpät during the 2013–14 season.[1] In the playoffs of the 2014–15 season, Aho scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Game seven of the finals and won the Finnish championship for Kärpät.[2]

Carolina Hurricanes

Aho was rated amongst the top 20 European forward skaters eligible for the 2015 NHL entry draft.[3][4] In the draft, he was selected in the second round, 35th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes.

On 13 June 2016, Aho signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Carolina.[5] On 13 October 2016, he made his NHL debut—and recorded his first point, an assist—in the opening game of the 2016–17 season.[6] On 12 November 2016, he scored his first goal, which was followed by a second goal in a 5–1 win over the Washington Capitals.[7] On 31 January 2017, Aho scored his first career hat-trick in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers.[8] Consequently, he became the youngest player in Hurricanes/Whalers franchise history to score a hat-trick.[9]

Aho (middle) in action against the Seattle Kraken in 2022.

After the Hurricanes failed to make the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, Aho represented Finland at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.[10]

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.[11] The streak also included a 12-game season-opening assist streak, tying Wayne Gretzky and Ken Linseman for the longest such streak in NHL history.[2] His streak ended on 3 November in a 4–3 overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes.[12] On 2 January, Aho was selected to participate in the 2019 NHL All-Star Game after leading the team in goals, assists and points through 38 games.[13] On 13 January 2019, Aho recorded his second career hat-trick in a 6–3 win over the Nashville Predators.[14] Aho led the Hurricanes in scoring (five goals, seven assists) during their first trip to the playoffs in 10 years in the 2018–19 season.[15]

On 1 July 2019, Aho signed an offer sheet with the Montreal Canadiens, becoming the first player to sign an offer sheet since Ryan O'Reilly in 2013. The five-year offer sheet was worth $42.27 million and included a bonus-heavy structure, with more than $21 million owed during the first calendar year.[16] On 7 July, the Hurricanes matched the offer sheet, re-signing Aho to a five-year, $42.27 million contract.[2]

On 26 July 2023, the Hurricanes re-signed Aho to an eight-year, $78 million contract extension. The deal began with the 2024–25 NHL season and pays Aho an average annual value of $9.75 million through the 2031–32 season.[17]

During the 2023–24 season, Aho recorded an NHL career-high 89 points, with 36 goals and 53 assists, in 78 games. He led the Hurricanes in goals, assists and points, and was selected to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game.[2]

During the 2024–25 season, Aho led Carolina in assists and points, recording 74 points, with 29 goals and 45 assists, in 79 games.[2]

During the 2025–26 season, Aho led the Hurricanes with 80 points, recording 27 goals and 53 assists in 79 regular-season games. He added 12 points, with five goals and seven assists, in 19 playoff games as Carolina won the 2026 Stanley Cup Final over the Vegas Golden Knights.[18][19][20]

International play

Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Finland
Winter Olympics
Bronze medal – third place2026 Milano Cortina
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2016 Russia
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 Finland
IIHF World U18 Championship
Silver medal – second place2015 Switzerland
European Youth Olympic Winter Festival
Gold medal – first place2013 Braşov

Aho represented Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where he was named one of Finland's alternate captains.[21] Finland defeated Slovakia 6–1 in the bronze-medal game, and Aho finished the tournament with four goals.[22]

Personal life

Aho was born in the Satakunnan keskussairaala in Pori, but his legal birthplace is Rauma.[23]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2012–13 Kärpät FIN U18 3828326032 —————
2012–13 Kärpät FIN U20 52240 50112
2013–14 Kärpät FIN U18 23360 —————
2013–14 Kärpät FIN U20 4425345918 12481210
2013–14 Kärpät Liiga 30110 —————
2014–15 Kärpät FIN U20 1019104 51452
2014–15 Kärpät Liiga 27471110 101232
2014–15 Ässät Liiga 30220 —————
2015–16 Kärpät Liiga 452025452 14411158
2016–17 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 8224254926 —————
2017–18 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 7829366524 —————
2018–19 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 8230538326 1557122
2019–20 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 6838286626 839124
2020–21 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 5624335732 11651112
2021–22 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 7937448138 14471112
2022–23 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 7536316742 15571212
2023–24 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 7836538936 1148122
2024–25 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 7929457446 1578158
2025–26 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 7927538046 19571210
Liiga totals 7824355912 245131810
NHL totals 756310401711342 10839589762

International

Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2013 Finland IH18 5th 40002
2014 Finland WJC18 6th 52134
2014 Finland IH18 5th 45270
2015 Finland WJC 7th 50002
2015 Finland WJC18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 10110
2016 Finland WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 759144
2016 Finland WC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 103474
2016 Finland WCH 8th 30000
2017 Finland WC 4th 1029114
2018 Finland WC 5th 899182
2025 Finland 4NF 4th 30222
2026 Finland OG 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 64262
Junior totals 2612132512
Senior totals 4018264414

Awards and honours

Award Year Ref
NHL
NHL All-Star Game 2019, 2022, 2024 [2]
Stanley Cup champion 2026 [18]
International
World Championships best forward 2018 [2]

References

  1. ↑ Simon, David (7 February 2015). "Finnish Sebastian Aho: "We made it to the semi-finals, but every game in the CHL is different"". www.championshockeyleague.net. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Sebastian Aho". Canes PR. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "NHL CSS 2015 International skaters final rankings". NHL.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "NHL Central Scouting's 2015 final rankings". NHL.com. 8 April 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Williams, Terrell (13 June 2016). "Canes Agree to Terms with Sebastian Aho". NHL.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Alexander, Chip (15 October 2016). "After NHL debut, Aho after a win". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  7. ↑ Potter, Mike (12 November 2016). "Aho has 2 goals as Canes beat the Capitals 5-1". The News & Observer. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  8. ↑ Potter, Mike (1 February 2017). "Sebastian Aho's 1st hat trick helps Hurricanes beat Flyers to end skid". Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  9. ↑ Finger, Brett (6 February 2017). "Sebastian Aho Quickly Turning into a Star for the Carolina Hurricanes". Canes Country. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
  10. ↑ "Hurricanes Aho, Teravainen added to Finland's roster for IIHF worlds". sportsnet.ca. 22 April 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  11. ↑ "Marchand scores twice including winner as Bruins beat Hurricanes". Sportsnet.ca. Associated Press. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Robinson, Alan (3 November 2018). "Aho's assist streak ends for Hurricanes in loss to Coyotes". NHL.com. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  13. ↑ "Sebastian Aho Named to NHL All-Star Game". NHL.com. 2 January 2019. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  14. ↑ Smith, Michael (13 January 2019). "Recap: Aho, Canes Roll Past Predators". NHL.com. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  15. ↑ "Carolina Hurricanes Skating Postseason Stats 2018-19". espn.com. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  16. ↑ "Sebastian Aho signs five-year, $42.27M offer sheet from Canadiens". Sportsnet.ca. Sportsnet. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Canes Re-Sign Aho To Eight-Year Extension". NHL.com. Carolina Hurricanes. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  18. 1 2 Satriano, David (15 June 2026). "How Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes were built". NHL.com. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  19. ↑ Dewar, Peter (15 June 2026). "Carolina Hurricanes Win 2026 Stanley Cup Final". NHL.com. Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Hurricanes beat Golden Knights to win second Stanley Cup title, Staal named playoff MVP". Reuters. 15 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  21. ↑ Dewar, Peter (9 February 2026). "Aho Named Alternate Captain For Team Finland". NHL.com. Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  22. ↑ Ruff, Walt (21 February 2026). "Aho, Finland Take Bronze". NHL.com. Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "Onko Sebastian Aho syntynyt Raumalla vai Porissa? – äiti kertoo totuuden Kiekkoareenalle". LS24 (in Finnish). 7 May 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
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