Sports
Ari J. Palttala
Sports are very important to me, as a way to take my mind of work, stay healthy, and keep my children active at the same time.
I personally played 15 years of competitive ice hockey, including playing at the highest level of youth hockey in Finland, achieving U16 Finnish Championship Bronze Medal and international tournament experience, as well as college level hockey in the US. Later, I skated multiple times a week coaching my son's hockey teams. As a metropolitan Washington, DC area resident, my family and I actively follow and cheer for the Washington Capitals.
If not at the ice rink, I enjoy playing golf and skiing. I have conquered mountains in the US, Canada, Finland, and France including Whistler, Mont Tremblant, and the Alps. Although not having enough time to play golf as much as I would like, I try to get a round in as often as possible.
I personally played 15 years of competitive ice hockey, including playing at the highest level of youth hockey in Finland, achieving U16 Finnish Championship Bronze Medal and international tournament experience, as well as college level hockey in the US. Later, I skated multiple times a week coaching my son's hockey teams. As a metropolitan Washington, DC area resident, my family and I actively follow and cheer for the Washington Capitals.
If not at the ice rink, I enjoy playing golf and skiing. I have conquered mountains in the US, Canada, Finland, and France including Whistler, Mont Tremblant, and the Alps. Although not having enough time to play golf as much as I would like, I try to get a round in as often as possible.
