Finnish · Tampere, Finland · Born 9 December 1989Finnish ice hockey goaltender who became one of the most successful female goalies in international hockey, winning multiple world medals.
Noora Räty was named IIHF Player of the Year and became one of the most decorated goaltenders in the history of women's hockey, winning Olympic bronze medals across four consecutive Winter Games with Finland from 2010 to 2022. Renowned for her positional skill and rebound control, she later became one of the few women to play professionally in a men's league in South Korea, and remains one of the most respected goaltending figures the women's game has produced.
Leading Finland to multiple medal finishes at World Championships and Olympic Games as their starting goaltender.
How They Played
Räty is known for her technical precision and calm presence in goal. She combines excellent positioning with quick reflexes and strong puck-handling skills that help her team transition from defense to offense.
Lasting Impact
Transformed women's goaltending standards and helped elevate Finnish women's hockey on the global stage
Career Honours
- IIHF Women's World Championship Bronze multiple times
- IIHF Player of the Year
- Finnish Sports Gala award
- IIHF Women's World Championship Bronze (2009, 2011, 2017, 2019)
- Olympic Bronze Medal (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
- IIHF Best Goalkeeper (multiple years)
- IIHF All-Star Team (multiple selections)
| Team | Period | GP |
|---|---|---|
| KalPa | 2008–2015 | — |
| HIFK | 2015–2016 | — |
| New York Riveters | 2016–2017 | — |
| Metropolitan Riveters | 2017–2019 | — |
Finnish Athletes