Roope Hintz is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Dallas Stars, as of February 2025. Known as the "Ace of Spades," Hintz began his hockey career in Finland with the Ilves organization. He briefly played for the Tampa Bay Juniors in the 2012–13 season before returning to Ilves, where he made an impact in the 2014–15 Liiga season with five goals and 12 assists in 42 games.
Hintz was selected 49th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He transitioned to North America in 2017–18, playing for the Texas Stars in the AHL and appearing in the 2018 Calder Cup Finals. Hintz represented Finland in the World Junior Championships twice. In 2015, Finland finished 7th, with Hintz recording 2 assists in 5 games. The following year, he helped Finland win the gold medal, scoring 3 goals and adding 1 assist in 7 games.
Who is Roope Hintz’s wife?
According to an Instagram post, Roope Hintz’s wife is Kristina Niemi. According to reports, she collaborated with Miro Heiskanen’s wife, Julia, on designing playoff jackets for the Dallas Stars’ wives.
Kristina Niemi's social media
Kristina Niemi is active on Instagram with the username @kristinani. However, she has a private account. As of February 2025, she has made 56 posts, follows 988 accounts and has 867 followers.
How long have Roope Hintz and Kristina Niemi been married?
According to Athlon Sports, Roope Hintz married Kristina Niemi in August 2024. At their wedding, he wore a bold half-black, half-white suit and had a freshly shaved head, which gained attention online. Several of his Dallas Stars teammates, including Jamie Benn, Jake Oettinger, and Mason Marchment, also got married in the same offseason.
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A. Roope Hintz won a gold medal with Finland at the 2016 World Junior Championships.
