Finnish Professional Ice Hockey Player, Miika Elomo Passed Away At The Age Of 47, Leaving Behind His Wife, Maria And His Family

Miika Elomo, former Capitals first-round draft pick, passes away at age 47

Former Washington Capitals forward Miika Elomo has passed away suddenly at the age of 47. The French team Jokers de Cergy-Pontoise, which Elomo coached since last season, announced the news. The Capitals selected Elomo, a native of Turku, Finland, in the first round of the 1995 NHL Draft. Elomo played just two NHL games with Washington, recording one assist, but spent parts of three seasons with the club’s AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates. He…

Finnish Professional Ice Hockey Player, Miika Elomo Passed Away At The Age Of 47, Leaving Behind His Wife, Maria And His Family

Finnish professional ice hockey player, Miika Elomo passed away at the age of 47 on February 10, 2025, leaving the ice hocky community in shock. His untimely death has left a significant void in the hearts of his wife, Maria family, friends, teammates, and fans. Highlights Miika Elomo passed away at the age of 47 on February 10, 2025, leaving the hockey community in deep mourning. Miika was the head coach of Cergy-Pontoise in the French top pr…