Wallinheimo played for the University of Denver, becoming a league-wide fan favorite for his unusual fan interactions during stoppages of play.
Musician
Wallinheimo was the lead singer of S.W. Heimon kädet, a band formed on 1992 when the members were playing hockey in the JYP (Jyväskylä). The "S.W." in the band's name is Wallinheimo's initials.