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NHL

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1	Nathan MacKinnon	63	25	73	98
2	Leon Draisaitl	62	46	48	94
3	Nikita Kucherov	59	28	64	92
4	Connor McDavid	56	23	56	79
5	Kyle Connor	63	32	46	78

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2016-2017

2016-2017 Finland U18 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Oskar Autio (G)	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	183	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#30	Lassi Lehtinen (G)	26	1999	Lahti, FIN	6'0"	176	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#1	Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (G)	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	6'5"	216	L	U20 SM-sarja
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Aleksi Anttalainen (D)	25	1999	Turku, FIN	5'9"	201	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#33	Miro Heiskanen (D)	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	6'1"	194	L	Liiga
	#6	Bernard Isiguzo (D)	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	196	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#21	Otto Latvala (D)	25	1999	Alajärvi, FIN	6'6"	214	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#27	Eemeli Räsänen (D)	26	1999	Joensuu, FIN	6'7"	209	R	OHL
	#5	Eero Teräväinen (D)	25	1999	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	174	L	USHL
	#2	Toni Utunen (D)	24	2000	Kokkola, FIN	5'11"	172	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#7	Urho Vaakanainen (D)	26	1999	Joensuu, FIN	6'2"	205	L	Liiga
FORWARDS
	#9	Santeri Aalto (C/LW)	26	1999	Tampere, FIN	6'3"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#18	Teemu Engberg (LW/RW)	25	1999	Loviisa, FIN	5'11"	190	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#13	Joni Ikonen (C)"A"	25	1999	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	172	R	J20 Nationell
	#32	Jesse Koskenkorva (C/LW)"A"	25	1999	Oulu, FIN	6'0"	179	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#19	Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C/LW)	24	2000	Pori, FIN	6'2"	201	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#34	Rasmus Kupari (C/RW)	24	2000	Kotka, FIN	6'2"	201	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#36	Olli Maansaari (C)	26	1999	Valkeakoski, FIN	5'11"	183	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#20	Linus Nyman (LW/RW)	25	1999	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	159	L	OHL
	#25	Aarne Talvitie (C/LW)"C"	26	1999	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	201	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#10	Kristian Vesalainen (LW/RW)	25	1999	Helsinki, FIN	6'4"	207	L	SHL
	#22	Santeri Virtanen (C)	25	1999	Kirkkonummi, FIN	6'2"	203	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#29	Jesse Ylönen (RW)	25	1999	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	6'1"	190	R	U20 SM-sarja

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2016-2017 Finland U18 Staff

Head CoachJuuso Nieminen
Asst. CoachAnssi Laine
Goaltending CoachMarkus Korhonen
Team ManagerMikko Palsola
Equipment ManagerNiko Kuisma
Video CoachTommo Nukari

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2016-2017 Finland U18 Captains

"C"

Aarne Talvitie

"A"

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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

2016-2017 Finland U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

23 players

Experience

Finland U18: 167 GP
SHL: 55 GP
Liiga: 128 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.	Tuomas Uronen (F)	2024-2025	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL	55	35	46	81	25
2.	Arttu Nevasaari (F)	2024-2025	Laser HT Akatemia	III-divisioona	16	30	34	64	4
3.	Mikko Rantanen (F)	2024-2025	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	49	25	39	64	28
4.	Topi Piipponen (F)	2024-2025	Tölzer Löwen	Oberliga	47	29	31	60	14
5.	Sebastian Aho (F)	2024-2025	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	62	24	36	60	42
6.	Aleksander Barkov (F)	2024-2025	Florida Panthers	NHL	53	17	42	59	12
7.	Emil Pieniniemi (D)	2024-2025	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL	53	8	46	54	18
8.	Jan-Mikael Järvinen (F)	2024-2025	Ässät	Liiga	56	8	45	53	24
9.	Julius Nättinen (F)	2024-2025	HC Ajoie	NL	52	22	30	52	8
10.	Lenni Hämeenaho (F)	2024-2025	Ässät	Liiga	54	20	29	49	26

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Avg Height	Avg Weight	Avg Age
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.30
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	17.26
2021-2022	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	17.16
2020-2021	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	17.24
2018-2019	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.22

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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