U18 World Championship coverage (updated on April 27)
We will be covering this year’s U18 World Championship throughout the event, with a focus on the Finnish team and players from other teams that […]
2003
Game recap: KOOVEE – Ilves U20
Ilves U20 took a convincing 7-4 win over KOOVEE on January 31. Ilves generated more offensive opportunities and controlled possession for large portions of the […]
Canadian top prospect Carson Lambos joins JYP U20
On Wednesday, JYP U20 announced that 2003 born Canadian defenseman Carson Lambos joins the team on a loan contract until the WHL season begins. Lambos, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Defenseman Kasper Soini impresses in first season with South Florida Hockey Academy
After being founded in 2015, South Florida Hockey Academy has featured players from various countries around the world. A number of Finnish players have played […]
Our choice for the best player in the Finnish U18 league and two honorable mentions
Finnish Junior Hockey is excited to present its choice for the top player in the Finnish U18 league for the 2019-20 season. We have included […]
HIFK center Viljam Sandvik showing a high ceiling, is a name to remember for 2021 draft
Viljam Sandvik had an impressive past season with Jokerit U16 and U18 teams. He caught my eye in several regular season viewings, as well as […]
U17 tournament coverage (links)
The Finnish U17 national team hit the ice in a three-game set against Russia this past weekend. I attended the tournament to catch all the […]
Summary from the U17 tournament between Finland and Russia
Team Finland faced Russia three times at the U17 tournament which took place in Vierumäki, Finland in August 9-11. The Finnish roster, consisting of 2003’s, […]
Player Notes: Karhu-Kissat – Jokerit U18
02 F Samuel Helenius – Jokerit U18 Helenius was strong defensively throughout the game. In his first shift, he made a good stick check to […]