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1996-1997 Finland U18 Roster
# | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | League | |
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GOALTENDERS | ||||||||||
45 | 1979 | Vammala, FIN | 5'11" | 181 | L | U18 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Tampere, FIN | 6'1" | 201 | L | U20 I-divisioona | ||||
DEFENSEMEN | ||||||||||
45 | 1979 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'2" | 198 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
44 | 1980 | Lappeenranta, FIN | 6'1" | 214 | R | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Mikkeli, FIN | 5'11" | 187 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Oulu, FIN | 5'11" | 176 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Turku, FIN | 6'0" | 185 | L | I-divisioona | ||||
45 | 1979 | Lempäälä, FIN | 6'3" | 205 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Oulu, FIN | 5'11" | 194 | L | I-divisioona | ||||
FORWARDS | ||||||||||
45 | 1979 | Helsinki, FIN | 6'0" | 172 | L | U18 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Turku, FIN | 5'11" | 183 | L | I-divisioona | ||||
44 | 1980 | Vantaa, FIN | 6'0" | 190 | R | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Pori, FIN | 6'3" | 205 | R | U18 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Kuopio, FIN | 5'11" | 181 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Espoo, FIN | 5'10" | 176 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Tampere, FIN | 5'11" | 179 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Tampere, FIN | 5'7" | 172 | R | I-divisioona | ||||
45 | 1979 | Muurame, FIN | 6'1" | 207 | L | U18 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Järvenpää, FIN | 5'9" | 176 | R | Liiga | ||||
45 | 1979 | Raisio, FIN | 6'1" | 198 | L | U20 SM-sarja | ||||
44 | 1980 | Piotrków Trybunalski, POL | 6'1" | 216 | L | U18 SM-sarja | ||||
45 | 1979 | Haukipudas, FIN | 6'0" | 176 | L | U20 SM-sarja |
1996-1997 Finland U18 Staff
- Head CoachErkka Westerlund
- Asst. CoachRaimo Summanen
- Goaltending CoachRisto Dufva
- Team ManagerTimo Backman
1996-1997 Finland U18 Demographics
Nationality
Finland U18 Facts
- Plays in
- U18 World Championship
- 2025
- WJC-18 -
- 2024
- WJC-18 Quarterfinal loss
- 2023
- WJC-18 Quarterfinal loss
- 2022
- WJC-18 Bronze
1996-1997 Finland U18 Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 22 players
- Experience
- Finland U18: 145 GP
- Liiga: 57 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Finland (WC)
- Finland (OG)
- Finland U20 (all) (International-Jr)
Finland U18 Games
date | home | visiting | score | league |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/24/2025 05:00 PM UTC | Finland U18 | Norway U18 | - | U18 WJC |
04/23/2025 05:00 PM UTC | Slovakia U18 | Finland U18 | - | U18 WJC |
05/02/2024 02:00 PM UTC | Finland U18 | Sweden U18 | 1 - 2 | U18 WJC |
04/30/2024 03:00 PM UTC | Finland U18 | USA U18 | 4 - 9 | U18 WJC |
04/28/2024 11:00 AM UTC | Slovakia U18 | Finland U18 | 0 - 4 | U18 WJC |
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Finland U18 History and Standings
season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 | WJC-18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2023-2024 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 2.25 | 2 | Quarterfinal loss |
2022-2023 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 2.25 | 2 | Quarterfinal loss |
2021-2022 | WJC-18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | Bronze game win |
2020-2021 | WJC-18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | - | 1 | 1 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2.25 | 1 | Bronze game loss |
2019-2020 | WJC-18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Tournament Cancelled |
2018-2019 | WJC-18 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 0 | 0 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 0.75 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
2017-2018 | WJC-18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 1 | Champion |
2016-2017 | WJC-18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 23 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 1 | Final loss |
2015-2016 | WJC-18 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | Champion |
2014-2015 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 2.25 | 2 | Final loss |
2013-2014 | WJC-18 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 1.75 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
2012-2013 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 2.25 | 2 | Bronze game win |
2011-2012 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 2.25 | 2 | Bronze game loss |
2010-2011 | WJC-18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 1.5 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
2009-2010 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 2.75 | 1 | Bronze game win |
2008-2009 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 2.25 | 1 | Bronze game win |
2007-2008 | WJC-18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 1.5 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
2006-2007 | WJC-18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | Saved in relegation |
2005-2006 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 12 | 7 | 7 | 1.75 | 1 | Final loss |
2004-2005 | WJC-18 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | Saved in relegation |
2003-2004 | WJC-18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | Saved in relegation |
2002-2003 | WJC-18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 14 | 15 | 3 | 0.75 | 4 | Saved in relegation |
2001-2002 | WJC-18 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 14 | 15 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | - |
WJC-18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 22 | 7 | 8 | 1.6 | 2 | Final group | |
2000-2001 | WJC-18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 17 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | Bronze game win |
1999-2000 | WJC-18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 19 | 9 | 6 | 1.5 | 2 | Champion |
1998-1999 | WJC-18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 12 | 12 | 7 | 1.4 | - | |
WJC-18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 21 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | Final group | |
1997-1998 | EJC-18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
# | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Mikko Rantanen (F) | 2024-2025 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 36 | 19 | 33 | 52 | 22 |
2. | Tuomas Uronen (F) | 2024-2025 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 31 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 13 |
3. | Arttu Nevasaari (F) | 2024-2025 | Laser HT Akatemia | III-divisioona | 10 | 17 | 21 | 38 | 4 |
4. | Tuomas Suoniemi (F) | 2024-2025 | Kiekko-Espoo U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 27 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 14 |
5. | Sebastian Aho (F) | 2024-2025 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 34 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 24 |
6. | Julius Nättinen (F) | 2024-2025 | HC Ajoie | NL | 31 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 4 |
7. | Jan-Mikael Järvinen (F) | 2024-2025 | Ässät | Liiga | 34 | 4 | 31 | 35 | 18 |
8. | Emil Pieniniemi (D) | 2024-2025 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 32 | 4 | 30 | 34 | 12 |
9. | Ville Petman (F) | 2024-2025 | SaiPa | Liiga | 33 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 31 |
10. | Kristian Tanus (F) | 2024-2025 | Tappara | Liiga | 34 | 11 | 22 | 33 | 12 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
Season | Roster | Avg Height | Avg Weight | Avg Age |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 17.96 |
2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 17.78 |
2021-2022 | View Roster | 6'1" | 192 lbs | 17.80 |
2020-2021 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 17.92 |
2018-2019 | View Roster | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 17.78 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 12 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
2. | Mikael Granlund (F) | 12 | 6 | 20 | 26 |
3. | Toni Rajala (F) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
4. | Artturi Lehkonen (F) | 14 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
5. | Kristian Vesalainen (F) | 14 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 12 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
2. | Toni Rajala (F) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
3. | Matti Hagman (F) | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
4. | Sean Bergenheim (F) | 14 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
5. | Artturi Lehkonen (F) | 14 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Mikael Granlund (F) | 12 | 6 | 20 | 26 |
2. | Aron Kiviharju (D) | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
3. | Jose Pekkala (F) | 10 | 4 | 13 | 17 |
4. | Markus Granlund (F) | 12 | 3 | 13 | 16 |
5. | Mika Välilä (F) | 13 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Tomek Valtonen (F) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
2. | Ilmari Pitkänen (F) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 46 |
3. | Jari Munck (D) | 15 | 3 | 7 | 41 |
4. | Jesperi Kotkaniemi (F) | 14 | 4 | 15 | 37 |
5. | Mikael Aaltonen (D) | 6 | 3 | 6 | 37 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
# | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Aron Kiviharju (D) | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
2. | Seppo Urpalainen (F) | 15 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
3. | Esa Keskinen (F) | 15 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
4. | Tapio Koskinen (F) | 15 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
5. | Jari Munck (D) | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
# | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Tero Toivola (F) | 5 | 6 | 17 | 3.40 |
2. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 6 | 7 | 16 | 2.67 |
3. | Sami Wahlsten (F) | 5 | 7 | 13 | 2.60 |
4. | Vesa Viitakoski (F) | 6 | 8 | 15 | 2.50 |
5. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 12 | 17 | 28 | 2.33 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Toni Rajala (F) | 2008-2009 | WJC-18 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 3.17 | 6 |
2. | Tero Toivola (F) | 1985-1986 | EJC-18 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 3.40 | 6 |
3. | Teemu Selänne (F) | 1987-1988 | EJC-18 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2.67 | 8 |
4. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 2009-2010 | WJC-18 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2.50 | 10 |
5. | Vesa Viitakoski (F) | 1988-1989 | EJC-18 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 2.50 | 6 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Toni Rajala (F) | 2008-2009 | WJC-18 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 3.17 | 6 |
2. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 2009-2010 | WJC-18 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2.50 | 10 |
3. | Matti Hagman (F) | 1973-1974 | EJC-19 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 2.40 | 0 |
4. | Vesa Viitakoski (F) | 1988-1989 | EJC-18 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 2.50 | 6 |
5. | Keijo Säilynoja (F) | 1987-1988 | EJC-18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2.00 | 4 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Jose Pekkala (F) | 1978-1979 | EJC-18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 2.60 | 0 |
2. | Mikael Granlund (F) | 2008-2009 | WJC-18 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 2.17 | 0 |
3. | Miro Heiskanen (D) | 2016-2017 | WJC-18 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 1.71 | 0 |
4. | Toni Rajala (F) | 2008-2009 | WJC-18 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 3.17 | 6 |
5. | Tero Toivola (F) | 1985-1986 | EJC-18 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 3.40 | 6 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
# | Player | Season | League | GP | G | TP | PPG | PIM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Tomek Valtonen (F) | 1996-1997 | EJC-18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 52 |
2. | Ilmari Pitkänen (F) | 2007-2008 | WJC-18 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 | 46 |
3. | Jesperi Kotkaniemi (F) | 2017-2018 | WJC-18 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1.29 | 37 |
4. | Mikael Aaltonen (D) | 2008-2009 | WJC-18 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1.00 | 37 |
5. | Miro Hovinen (D) | 2009-2010 | WJC-18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 | 33 |
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