U20 league roundup: Weeks one and two
In this new article series, I will be writing about various topics of the Finnish U20 league. A new article will likely be published every […]
Articles by Marco Bombino
Kakko impresses in exhibition game vs Islanders
The New York Rangers played their lone exhibition game as they took on the New York Islanders on Wednesday. The Islanders took a 2-1 win […]
Notes from the first game of the U20 national team camp
The new hockey season is here. I attended the first game of the U20 national team camp in Vierumäki on Tuesday. It was great to […]
2020 NHL Draft Profile: Samuel Knazko
Samuel Knazko is a skilled puck moving defenseman who finished his second season with TPS U20 in the top Finnish junior league. He was the […]
Aleksi Malinen (JYP U20) – Scouting Report
Malinen’s skating ability jumps off the page. He is a smooth, elegant skater with four-way mobility. He has a quick, powerful first step and good […]
Ales Cech (Kärpät U18) – Scouting Report
Ales Cech was one of the two 2004’s who spent the entire past season with Kärpät U18. The left-shot defenseman from Prague, Czech Republic stood […]
Rasmus Ruusunen (HIFK U20) – Scouting Report
Rasmus Ruusunen made significant strides and improved his overall game in 2019-20. At the start of the season, he was the best forward for HIFK […]
2019-20 Season in Review: Henri Jokiharju
Henri Jokiharju put together a solid 2019-20 season for the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL. The 20-year-old defenseman made an immediate impact with his new […]
Prospect Profile: Oliver Kapanen
2003 born center Oliver Kapanen took major steps forward in 2019-20. He already played well in the U16 league, but he really brought his game […]
Evaluating Eeli Tolvanen’s Play in the AHL
Nashville Predators prospect Eeli Tolvanen finished his second AHL season with the Milwaukee Admirals on a high note. He was really starting to heat up […]
Interview with 2020 NHL Draft prospect Joni Jurmo
2002 born defenseman Joni Jurmo had an excellent season with Jokerit U20. The mobile and highly skilled blueliner played in a major role for one […]
Interview with 2020 NHL Draft prospect Roby Järventie
2020 NHL Draft eligible forward Roby Järventie had a strong season with KOOVEE in Mestis, Finland’s second-highest league. The 17-year-old winger finished the season with […]