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Finland Aron Kiviharju
#33 HIFK / Liiga - 24/25
1-time U20 WJC Silver Medal 1
1-time U18 WJC Bronze Medal 1
1-time Hlinka Gretzky Cup Bronze Medal 1
Date of Birth
Jan 25, 2006
Position
D
Age
19
Height
5'10" / 178 cm
Place of Birth
Esbjerg, DEN
Weight
181 lbs / 82 kg
Nation
Finland
Shoots
L
Youth Team
TPS
Contract
24/25
NHL Rights
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild / Unsigned
Drafted
2024 round 4 #122 overall by Minnesota Wild
Agency
PREMIUM

Kiviharju is a breakout wizard who controls the game from the backend. He gives constant false information to opponents through his eyes and body orientation and always uses the middle lane when possible. He plays a calculated style where he facilitates others and commands the game from the backend while not taking unnecessary risks himself. His passing skill on breakouts also extends to his ability to run a power play from the point. -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide

Father: Jani Kiviharju

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Aron Kiviharju Statistics

S Team League GP G A TP PIM +/-   POST GP G A TP PIM +/-
2018-19 TPS U16 U16 SM-sarja 8* 0* 4* 4* 0* -* |
2019-20 TPS U16 U16 SM-sarja Q 30* 13* 28* 41* 2* -* |
TPS U16 U16 SM-sarja 16* 3* 16* 19* 0* -* |
2020-21 TPS U18 U18 SM-sarja 4* 0* 2* 2* 0* -* |
2021-22 TPS U18 U18 SM-sarja 4* 2* 2* 4* 0* -* |
TPS U20 “A” U20 SM-sarja 35* 7* 23* 30* 8* 15* | Playoffs 6 1 3 4 0 1
Finland U16 (all) “C” International-Jr 5* 2* 6* 8* 0* 8* |
Finland U18 WJC-18 6* 0* 6* 6* 0* 5* |
Finland U18 (all) International-Jr 8* 0* 7* 7* 0* 4* |
2022-23 TPS U20 U20 SM-sarja 22* 2* 18* 20* 8* 11* | Playoffs 8 1 5 6 2 5
TPS Liiga 21* 0* 3* 3* 2* 0* |
Finland U18 “A” WJC-18 5* 0* 7* 7* 0* 6* |
Finland U18 (all) International-Jr 17* 3* 16* 19* 0* -* |
Finland U20 (all) International-Jr 4* 0* 2* 2* 0* -* |
2023-24 HIFK Liiga 7* 1* 1* 2* 0* -2* |
Finland U18 “C” WJC-18 5* 0* 3* 3* 2* -1* |
Finland U18 (all) International-Jr 7* 1* 5* 6* 2* -* |
Finland U20 (all) International-Jr 6* 0* 2* 2* 4* -* |
2024-25 HIFK Liiga 43* 4* 10* 14* 10* -2* |
Finland U20 “C” WJC-20 7* 0* 3* 3* 2* -3* |
Finland U20 (all) International-Jr 11* 1* 4* 5* 2* -3* |
Projected Liiga 52* 5* 12* 17* 12* -2* |

Aron Kiviharju Tournament Statistics

S Team League GP G A TP PIM +/-   POST GP G A TP PIM +/-
2015-16 Finland Selects U12 WSI U12 7* 4* 6* 10* 4* -* |
2016-17 Finland Selects U12 WSI U12 7* 2* 10* 12* 19* -* |
2017-18 Finland Selects U12 “C” WSI U12 7* 5* 6* 11* -* -* |
Finland Selects U13 “C” WSI U13 9* 2* 7* 9* -* -* |
2018-19 Finland Selects U14 WSI U14 8* 4* 17* 21* -* -* |
2022-23 TPS Champions HL 4* 0* 0* 0* 0* -5* |
Finland U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup 5* 1* 5* 6* 0* -* |

Aron Kiviharju Career Totals

League Years GP G A TP PPG PIM +/- | Years GP G A TP PPG PIM +/-
Champions HL 1 4* 0* 0* 0* 0.00* 0* -5* | 0 * * * * * *
Hlinka Gretzky Cup 1 5* 1* 5* 6* 1.20* 0* -* | 0 * * * * * *
International-Jr 4 58* 7* 42* 49* 0.84* 8* 9* | 0 * * * * * *
Liiga 3 71* 5* 14* 19* 0.27* 12* -4* | 0 * * * * * *
U16 SM-sarja 2 24* 3* 20* 23* 0.96* 0* -* | 0 * * * * * *
U16 SM-sarja Q 1 30* 13* 28* 41* 1.37* 2* -* | 0 * * * * * *
U18 SM-sarja 2 8* 2* 4* 6* 0.75* 0* -* | 0 * * * * * *
U20 SM-sarja 2 57* 9* 41* 50* 0.88* 16* 26* | 2 14 2 * 8 * 10 * 0.71 * 2 * 6 *
WJC-18 3 16* 0* 16* 16* 1.00* 2* 10* | 0 * * * * * *
WJC-20 1 7* 0* 3* 3* 0.43* 2* -3* | 0 * * * * * *
WSI U12 3 21* 11* 22* 33* 1.57* 23* -* | 0 * * * * * *
WSI U13 1 9* 2* 7* 9* 1.00* -* -* | 0 * * * * * *
WSI U14 1 8* 4* 17* 21* 2.63* -* -* | 0 * * * * * *
* Some data is missing to provide a correct summary.

Aron Kiviharju Career Highlights

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DATE STATUS FROM TO SOURCE
06/05/2023
06/05/2023 Confirmed TPS U20 HIFK
Player Biography and Trivia

Drafted 2024, 2 #97 overall by Moncton Wildcats in the CHL Import Draft

Drafted 2023, 2 #85 overall by Kitchener Rangers in the CHL Import Draft

Drafted 2022, 10 #147 overall by Dubuque Fighting Saints in the USHL Futures Draft

2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #51 by Elite Prospects

2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #52 by ISS Hockey

2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #35 by FCHockey

2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #60 by TSN/Craig Button

2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #63 by McKeen's Hockey

2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #52 by TSN/McKenzie

2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #8 by NHL Central Scouting