2 Notable alumni of Finlandia University
Updated: June 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
Finlandia University is ranked #6,502 in the world and #1,697 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 2 notable alumni from Finlandia University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Finlandia University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Trent Daavettila
1984-. (aged 42)
ice hockey player
Trent Daavettila is an American former professional ice hockey player who last played for and served as Captain for the Colorado Eagles of the ECHL. After beginning his college hockey career with Finlandia University, he transferred to Michigan Technological University, but failed to gain a place on their team. He remained at Michigan Tech and played for an upper-level men's...
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2. Sanna Kannasto
1878-1968 (aged 90)
suffragette
Sanna Kannasto was a Finnish Canadian labour activist and feminist. With A.T. Hill and Aku Päiviö she was one of the key figures in the Finnish Canadian socialist movement of the early 1900s. Authorities considered Kannasto as one of the most dangerous agitators in Canada. She was also active in the Canadian suffragette movement.
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