Matias Myttynen
A Finnish forward whose relentless work ethic and two-way play made him a valuable asset for top-tier KHL teams like Jokerit.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Finnish ice hockey player·Birthday: March 12·Millennials
Biography
Born in 1990, Matias Myttynen carved out a solid professional hockey career defined by versatility and reliability rather than flashy point totals. The Finnish forward developed his game in the domestic Liiga, most notably with HPK, where his intelligent defensive play and penalty-killing prowess caught the eye of scouts. His consistent performances earned him a significant move to the Kontinental Hockey League, a step up in competition. With Jokerit in the KHL, Myttynen became a trusted depth forward, often tasked with shutting down opposing top lines and contributing key minutes in high-pressure situations. His journey reflects the path of many successful European professionals: a steady climb built on fundamentals, adaptability, and a team-first mentality that made him a coach's favorite in every locker room he entered.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Matias was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Matias Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Matias's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played over 200 games in Finland's top-tier Liiga, primarily for HPK.
- Competed in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for the Helsinki-based club Jokerit.
- Represented Finland at the junior level during his developmental years.
Did You Know?
He shares a birth year (1990) with several other notable Finnish athletes profiled here.
Myttynen played for Jokerit during their final KHL season before the club's suspension due to geopolitical events.
His younger brother, Miikka Myttynen, is also a professional ice hockey player.
“My value is in doing the hard work in our own end and killing penalties.”
