Kim Nousiainen (born 14 November 2000) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the KooKoo of the Liiga. He was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round, 119th overall, of the 2019 NHL entry draft.
Playing career Nousiainen played his first Liiga games with KalPa in the 2018–19 season, appearing in six regular-season contests. He was later selected 119th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2019 NHL entry draft.
In his third full season with KalPa in 2021–22, Nousiainen was named an alternate captain and posted 4 goals and 14 points in 35 games. On 28 March 2022, Nousiainen left KalPa and moved to North America, joining the Kings organization in signing an amateur tryout contract with primary AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, for the remainder of the season. Nousiainen was then promptly signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Kings commencing in the season, on 31 March 2022.
After the 2023–24 season, having completed his third season with the Reign, Nousiainen opted to mutually terminate the remaining year of his contract with the Los Angeles Kings on 30 May 2024. In returning to his native Finland, Nousiainen was signed to a one-year contract to resume his career in the Liiga with Lukko on 3 June 2024.
On May 7, 2025, Nousiainen departed from Lukko and signed a two-year deal with another Liiga team, KooKoo.
Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2016–17 KalPa Jr. A 14 1 5 6 4 3 0 2 2 0 2017–18 KalPa Jr. A 42 3 26 29 48 12 1 3 4 31 2018–19 KalPa Jr. A 32 8 20 28 36 7 0 7 7 27 2018–19 KalPa Liiga 6 0 0 0 4 — — — — — 2018–19 IPK Mestis 8 0 5 5 4 — — — — — 2019–20 KalPa Liiga 51 6 13 19 26 — — — — — 2020–21 KalPa Liiga 54 9 18 27 14 4 0 0 0 0 2021–22 KalPa Liiga 35 4 10 14 22 — — — — — 2021–22 Ontario Reign AHL 8 0 2 2 4 — — — — — 2022–23 Ontario Reign AHL 37 2 4 6 4 — — — — — 2023–24 Ontario Reign AHL 52 0 9 9 26 8 0 2 2 0 2024–25 Lukko Liiga 41 2 8 10 54 11 0 3 3 2 Liiga totals 187 21 49 70 120 15 0 3 3 2
International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2017 Finland IH18 6th 4 0 1 1 2 2018 Finland U18 7 1 0 1 4 2020 Finland WJC 4th 7 1 3 4 4 2021 Finland WC 8 1 1 2 2 Junior totals 18 2 4 6 10 Senior totals 8 1 1 2 2
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