Career
As the last team he represented JYP in the Master of Science-liiga. After his sporting career he entered politics and was elected to the Parliament of Finland as an Member of Parliament for the National Coalition Party in the 2011 election and reelected in 2015. Wallinheimo was selected to the 2006 Men"s World Ice Hockey Championships as the third goaltender.
Wallinheimo was dropped from the roster when Antero Niittymäki joined the team, but he made his international debut in a practice game against Denmark.
In the 2006-2007 season, Wallinheimo represented Finland on the Euro Hockey Tour, being chosen best goaltender in both the Ceska Pojistovna Cup and Karjala Tournament.
