Ville Ottavainen Stats & Bio | Kraken Defenseman

About Ville Ottavainen

Ville Ottavainen is a defenseman for the Seattle Kraken, wearing jersey number 46 and bringing an imposing presence to the blue line. Born on August 12, 2002, in Oulu, Finland, Ottavainen developed his game through European hockey before making his way to the NHL. Standing at 6'5" and weighing 210 pounds, he possesses the ideal physical tools for a modern defensive player, combining size with the skating ability characteristic of Finnish-trained blueliners. At just 22 years old, Ottavainen represents the next generation of international talent finding a home in Seattle. His Finnish hockey roots have instilled strong defensive fundamentals and a composed, intelligent style of play. As he continues to grow within the Kraken organization, Ottavainen's combination of size, youth, and skill makes him an intriguing piece of Seattle's defensive future.

Updated: Mar 17, 2026