The 2017 USHL Draft Phase 2 Draft featured 12 Finnish players. For the second year in a row, there were more than 10 Finnish prospects selected in the draft. Sioux Falls Stampede picked the first Finnish player in 1999 born forward Aarne Talvitie. The Penn State University commit had a solid campaign for Blues U20 while centering … Continue reading 2017 USHL Phase 2 Draft Review
2017 NHL Draft Profile: Kristian Vesalainen
Player: Kristian Vesalainen Team: HPK (Liiga) Position: Left Wing Shoots: Left Height: 6’3.75” Weight: 209 lbs Pros Having seen Vesalainen's games since he played two years up with HIFK U16, his skating has definitely come a long way and can be considered a strength now. He has really good speed for a big kid and … Continue reading 2017 NHL Draft Profile: Kristian Vesalainen
NCAA Prospect Profile: Atte Tuliara
Atte Tuliara had an excellent, consistent season for HIFK U20, helping him to earn a college commitment to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the 2017-2018 season. In 45 games, the 1998 born defenseman scored eight goals and 18 assists to finish 6th on his team in points. Those are really good numbers for the blueliner who … Continue reading NCAA Prospect Profile: Atte Tuliara
2017 NHL Draft Profile: Eetu Luostarinen
Eetu Luostarinen is an underrated prospect who could hear his name called in the 2017 NHL Draft. He produced points at a good pace for KalPa U20 this past season, scoring 19 points in 23 games. At the Liiga level, he put up three goals and four assists in 32 regular season games, as well as one goal and … Continue reading 2017 NHL Draft Profile: Eetu Luostarinen
Florida Panthers sign Henrik Haapala
The Florida Panthers have signed Henrik Haapala to a two-year entry-level contract. This past season, the 23-year-old forward led the Finnish Liiga in scoring with 60 points in 51 games. In 16 playoff games, he added two goals and seven assists en route to win the championship with Tappara for the second consecutive season. Haapala was a … Continue reading Florida Panthers sign Henrik Haapala
2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aleksi Heponiemi
Swift Current Broncos center Aleksi Heponiemi is one of the top NHL Draft eligible Finnish forwards and could be selected in the first two rounds.
Sami Moilanen Having Strong Playoffs For Seattle
Seattle Thunderbirds are only one win away from winning the WHL Championship for the first time in the club’s 40-year history. One of the key players to the team's success in the playoffs has been Finnish rookie Sami Moilanen. The forward has put up 15 points in 19 playoff games. Last night he assisted 5-3 goal in the … Continue reading Sami Moilanen Having Strong Playoffs For Seattle
New Prospect Guide is Now Available for Purchase
The Prospect Guide contains scouting reports for some of the top 2000 and 2001 born Finnish prospects, so not all of the top players of these age-groups are featured. In all of these 16 player profiles, you will find basic information and of course the scouting report itself. Also included are grades for five attributes … Continue reading New Prospect Guide is Now Available for Purchase
Prospect Notes: Niko Mikkola
St. Louis Blues prospect Niko Mikkola has had a breakthrough season for KalPa in the Finnish elite league. The 20-year-old defenseman put up respectable point totals in the regular season, scoring four goals and 11 assists in 56 games. In the playoffs, he has recorded one goal and two assists so far. The first thing that … Continue reading Prospect Notes: Niko Mikkola
Three Notes on Team Finland from the U18 World Championship
Finland has gone unbeaten at the U18 World Championship thus far after defeating the host team Slovakia, Switzerland and Latvia. Here are three notes from the tournament. 1. Joni Ikonen and Kristian Vesalainen leading the way offensively Finland's first line has been excellent thus far. Rasmus Kupari was moved to the third line after Linus Nyman joined … Continue reading Three Notes on Team Finland from the U18 World Championship
