Eemil Viro (born 3 April 2002) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Toledo Walleye in the American Hockey League (AHL) and ECHL, respectively as a prospect of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Viro was drafted 70th overall by the Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He formerly playing in the Finnish Liiga with HC TPS.
Playing career
On 21 May 2021, Viro was signed by the Red Wings to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Personal life
Viro's twin sister, Eerika Viro, plays ringette in the Finnish semi-professional ringette league SM Ringette, (formerly known as ), for VG-62 (ringette). More recently she played for the Finland national ringette team's, 2022 Team Finland Junior (U21) team which competed in the 2022 World Ringette Championships and won against Team Canada U21.