Who is Susanna Ranta? The woman behind Mikko Rantanen’s rise and her emotional moment after Game 7 heroics

Mikko Rantanen made NHL history on May 3, 2025, when he stunned fans with a third-period hat trick to push the Dallas Stars past the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7. But behind the headlines and highlight reels stood one quiet constant—his girlfriend, Susanna Ranta—whose silent support spoke volumes that night.

Born in Vaasa, Finland, Susanna Ranta isn’t just the girlfriend of one of the NHL’s brightest stars—she’s his steady support system. A trilingual economics graduate from the University of Vaasa, Susanna has been part of Mikko’s journey for years.

Their relationship went public around 2020, marked by subtle, heartfelt Instagram posts. Her captions—“It’s him for me,” and “Last day together for a while”—paint a picture of unwavering love through distance, time zones, and hockey seasons.
Though she’s not on the ice, Susanna’s presence in Mikko’s life has always been clear. One unforgettable moment came in 2022, when she ran into his arms after he won the Stanley Cup with Colorado—a hug captured in a photo that quickly became fan favorite.

Game 7 against the Avalanche was more than just a matchup for Mikko—it was personal. After being drafted and developed by Colorado, scoring a hat trick to eliminate them in a decisive game held deep emotional weight. Mikko later said, “Those guys are still my brothers. That handshake line… that was emotional.” But it was Susanna’s raw, wordless Instagram story—three crying emojis—that captured the night’s depth with striking simplicity.
Their bond was formed in Denver, where they shared a luxurious $4.1 million home, complete with all the bells and whistles fit for NHL royalty. Even with her occasional returns to Finland for family and school, she’s never far from Mikko’s corner.
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As Dallas pushes forward in the playoffs, Mikko’s eight-year, $96 million contract shows the franchise is all in—and so is Susanna. Whether in the front row or supporting from afar, her role as his emotional anchor can’t be overstated. In a world of headlines, she stays behind the scenes, where love writes its story in moments fans don’t always see.