Waltteri Merelä
Waltteri Merelä is a Finnish ice hockey player known for his impressive skills as a forward. At 26 years old, he made his mark in the Swiss National League playing for SC Bern, where he quickly became a standout player, scoring 21 goals in his first season. Merelä previously played for Tappara Tampere, winning Finnish championships under coach Jussi Tapola. His tenacity was recently highlighted when he returned to the ice with a stitched-up nose to score the game-winning goal in a playoff match, showcasing his commitment to his team. Despite having the option to return to the NHL, he has expressed his desire to remain in Bern, where he feels a strong connection to the city and its community.
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Recent news mentions
Waltteri Merelä, Bern's best and most important forward, found his way to SC Bern thanks to Tapola.
Ambri-Piotta stellt Trainer Tapola ein: Neustart mit Signalwirkung
Switzerland· 2026-01-28
Waltteri Merelä scored a goal, relieving some pressure from his previous struggles.
Unohtakaa kaikki, mitä näitte! Leijonat teki sen itse selväksi
Finland· 2025-05-20
Waltteri Merelä is becoming a folk hero in Bern after his significant contributions in the game.
SC Bern erzwingt Belle: Play-off-Drama gegen GottéronSwitzerland· 2025-03-25
Waltteri Merelä provided a beautiful pass to Marc Marchon.
Eishockey: Bern erzwingt ShowdownSwitzerland· 2025-03-24
Waltteri Merelä scored the winning goal for SC Bern after returning from an injury during the game.
Berns Liebe gegen die NHL eingetauschtSwitzerland· 2025-03-23
