Petteri Lindbohm
A Finnish defenseman whose hard-nosed, physical style and unwavering work ethic carved out a professional career across three continents.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Finnish ice hockey player·Birthday: September 23·Millennials
Biography
Petteri Lindbohm's hockey journey is a testament to persistence. Drafted in the late rounds by the St. Louis Blues in 2012, the defenseman from Helsinki didn't follow a straight path to the NHL. Instead, he honed his craft in Finland's Liiga, developing a reputation as a tough, stay-at-home blueliner who played with an edge. His big break came with a call-up to St. Louis, where his fearless shot-blocking and physical presence quickly endeared him to fans. While a permanent NHL spot proved elusive, Lindbohm embraced the life of a hockey journeyman, taking his game to the Swiss National League, the KHL with Jokerit, and back to his roots in Finland with HIFK. His career map reflects a modern athlete's adaptability, finding success and becoming a key contributor in every league he's played in.
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.
Petteri was born in 1993, 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 Petteri Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Petteri's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
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
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
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
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 6th round (176th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
- Played 41 regular-season games in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues and Florida Panthers.
- Established himself as a top-pairing defenseman for HIFK in the Finnish Liiga.
- Played professionally in North America, Europe (Switzerland), and Asia (KHL in Russia/Finland).
Did You Know?
He made his NHL debut on November 29, 2014, against the Edmonton Oilers.
Lindbohm represented Finland at the 2013 World Junior Championships, winning a gold medal.
He is known for his distinctive, old-school physical play and willingness to fight.
His nickname among Blues fans was 'Boom Boom' Lindbohm.
“I play a simple, hard game and take care of our own end.”
