Education
Ohio State University.
Ohio State University.
She played on the women"s ice hockey team for Finland at the 1998 Winter Olympics, winning a bronze medal. She was the youngest woman on the team (16 years, 54 days). Laaksonen played for the Ohio State women"s ice hockey team from the 2000-2001 to 2003-2004 seasons.
Her number was retired by Ohio State on October 11, 2008.
The ceremony occurred prior to the football game between Ohio State and Purdue at Ohio Stadium, where Laaksonen was recognized on the field at the 50-yard line. She was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame on 25 September 2009.
Laaksonen is a three-time Olympian, serving as co-captain in 2002 and 2006, as well as competing in seven world championships, serving as captain in 2008 and 2009. 3 was the first women"s hockey player number retired.
With Espoo Blues she has finished third three times (1997, 1998 and 2006).
She is also Finnish Olympic Committee board member. Emma Laaksonen, Ohio State Most Valuable Defensive player (2001).