Played on Oct 11, 2025
Game Played in Mikkelin Jaahalli
General Game Notes: Game of the Finnish U20 SM-sarja played in Mikkeli. The away team Jokerit was better in the first period, while Jukurit had more of the game in the second. The last period was even, but Jukurit managed to score one more goal and took the win. It was a game of goalies – both showed great performances. We also saw two game misconduct penalties, both on the Jokerit side.
Lukas Selin (G, L, 6’3″, 159, Jokerit U20, 11/16/2005)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Lukas is a left-catching goaltender of tall stature. He delivered a consistent performance throughout the game and kept his team in contention until the final seconds. He appeared confident on the ice, showing it through his solid saves and good positioning. Lukas was active with his stick, helping his teammates with the puck movement and breakouts. He showed great mobility on the goal line to stop the puck during scrambles and reliably kicked the puck to the corners when needed. His quick slides allowed him to cover angles effectively, and he tracked pucks well through traffic in front of the net.
Vito Agarth (LW, R, 5’8″, 162, Jokerit U20, 09/16/2008)
Game Rating
B+
Vito Agarth’s playing style revolves around his speed and agility, making him a valuable asset to his team. He excels at generating quick acceleration and maintaining straight-line speed, often finding himself in prime position to receive passes. His ability to play forward-facing allows for creative passing options, while also enabling him to create space for himself on the ice. In addition to his speed, Vito showcases impressive hand-eye coordination with his soft hands, particularly when playing open ice. This skillset contributes significantly to his overall effectiveness in both possession and defensive situations.
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Comments: Vito is a right-handed, right winger of smaller stature who played on the fourth line and also on the power play. He was on the ice in the final minute when his team played six-on-five. He registered three shot attempts and scored one goal on his second attempt in a short sequence from the slot area with a hard and accurate shot, showing quick release and the ability to change angles to enhance his chance for scoring. He demonstrated quick and accurate passing, moved the puck effectively, and did not hesitate to protect the goalie in the third period.
Tino Kossila (RW, L, 5’11”, 176, Jokerit U20, 02/15/2008)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Tino is a left-handed, right winger of medium stature who played on the third line and was also part of the second power-play unit. He is an agile skater without and with the puck, which he demonstrated in board situations where he effectively moved from tight to open space. He showed active forechecking and good physical play. Tino’s main strength was visible in the net-front and slot areas, both at even strength and on the power play, where his effective movement created space not only for himself but also for his teammates, allowing his team to maintain puck possession. He moved the puck quickly to players on the sides to open up and stretch the opposing defense.
Nicolas Kamarainen (D, L, 5’9″, 151, Jokerit U20, 09/17/2008)
Game Rating
A
This left-handed defenseman showcases an impressive hockey sense and vision, which enables him to make smart plays both offensively and defensively. He is a threat on offense with precision passes and effective shot placement, often finding teammates with accurate shots or cross-ice passes. Defensively, he demonstrates great awareness, keeping his head on the swivel and maintaining a close gap. His ability to stay facing the play, combined with solid body positioning, allows him to mark opponents effectively. While he has some inconsistencies in his performance, particularly in the second period, overall, he presents as a skilled player.
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Comments: Nicolas is a left-handed defenseman of smaller/average stature who played on the second defensive pair and was also used on the penalty kill. He showed excellent awareness with his head on the swivel and strong hockey IQ combined with calmness on the puck. All of this with his board play and ability to protect the puck and move the play through quick and accurate passes made him one of the best players on the ice. Although he was involved in the first goal against, where he misjudged the opponent’s speed and skill and didn’t close the gap quickly enough, his overall contribution to the team was undeniable. He later showed good play on the defensive blue line, using his body effectively to cover the opponent and allow his teammate to recover the puck. Nicolas is an offensive defenseman and puck mover, agile both with and without the puck, confidently facing opponents whether on the boards or in open ice. His offensive mindset was most visible in the third period, when he actively supported the rush and battled hard for the puck in the offensive zone.
Jeremy Mand (D, L, 5’11”, 166, Jokerit U20, 03/20/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Jeremy Mand is a physically strong left-handed defenseman who brings a unique set of skills to the table. He is capable of delivering physical play and open-ice hits, making him a formidable presence on the ice. His agility allows him to move the puck effectively, and he makes quick decisions under pressure. Jeremy also demonstrates good puck skills and soft hands, making him a reliable asset in front of his goalie.
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Comments: Jeremy is a left-handed defenseman of medium stature who played in the first defensive pair for his team and was also used on the power play and penalty kill. He registered four shot attempts, and we also saw a situation on the power play where he had an good shooting opportunity below the blue line/slot area, but chose to pass instead, which did not appear to be the better option. He is an agile puck mover with good puck skills and quick changes of direction, which helped generate power-play opportunity for his team. Jeremy also showed confidence on his team’s zone entries and was effective in maintaining puck possession.
Totti Kangasniemi (RW, R, 5’9″, 172, Jokerit U20, 02/28/2007)
Game Rating
B+
Totti Kangasniemi is a dynamic right winger with an impressive skill set. He possesses exceptional speed, which allows him to cover vast areas of the ice efficiently. His active stickhandling and aggressive forechecking enable him to create scoring opportunities. Despite being on the smaller side, he plays a physical game and consistently outmuscles opponents for puck possession.
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Comments: Totti is a right-handed, left winger of smaller stature who played on the fourth line and was also part of the power-play unit. He was on the ice in the final minute when his team played six-on-five. In this game, he showed shooting productivity, recording five shot attempts. He demonstrated good physical play and the ability to generate speed and be first to the puck. Totti also showed agility in moving from tight to open space within the puck. He actively used his stick at the defensive blue line when his team was preventing the opponent from entering the zone. He also showed solid defensive-zone play, recording one blocked shot.
Emils Vitols (G, L, 6’3″, 181, Jukurit U20, 11/02/2007)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Emils is a tall, left-handed goalie who delivered a strong performance and was one of the main reasons his team won the game. His strength lies in his work on the goal line, where he showed excellent awareness in traffic and quick post-to-post movements that killed the opponent’s scoring chances. When needed, he made key saves to keep his team in the game. One area for improvement is his stick handling – while he actively tried to help his teammates with puck movement and breakout support, it didn’t always go as intended.
Joel Heiskanen (LW, L, 5’11”, 177, Jukurit U20, 11/13/2005)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Joel is a left-handed left winger of average height who played on the second line and was also used on both the power play and penalty kill. He showed great movement, skating, and speed, which caused a lot of problems for the opponents – as seen on his goal in the second period, when he actively participated in the face-off, took the puck, and went coast-to-coast through all opponents before finishing nicely with a deke. That was not the only moment where his soft hands were visible, he also used them effectively during zone entries, combining agility and quick changes of direction to gain puck possession time for his team in the offensive zone. Joel faced the game and opponents, which allowed him to see the ice well and deliver quick, accurate passes. He moved the puck quickly, often using the full width of the ice and skating toward the middle to gain positional advantage. He showed confidence and good decision-making on the defensive blue line, with the ability to take the puck from opponents and quickly transition to offense. His skill set was also visible on the power play, where he operated from the right circle and looked to shoot from that position. However, he also proved useful on the penalty kill, where he managed to kill time with the puck on his stick in the offensive zone. In the final minute, he effectively froze the game in the defensive corner for several seconds, taking away valuable time from the opponent’s comeback attempt.
Aapo Kinnunen (D, L, 5’10”, 177, Jukurit U20, 08/24/2006)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Aapo is a left-handed defenseman of average size who played on the third defensive pair and was also used on the penalty kill. He delivered a strong, consistent, and primarily defensive performance. He effectively used his strength, especially in board play, where he played with an active stick and didn’t give opponent any space to control the puck. When he gained possession, he quickly transitioned the play to offense. There were moments on the boards when he took a hit but immediately got back up and continued the play. He stood out particularly in the third period, constantly annoying the opponent and showing he is the kind of player who is tough to play against. On the penalty kill, after a won faceoff, he demonstrated calmness with the puck and made a smart breakout to clear the zone, allowing his team to transition into offense. In the final penalty kill, he also successfully blocked a shot.
Natan Teshome (C, L, 6’0″, 182, Jukurit U20, 06/09/2006)
Game Rating
A
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Comments: Natan is a left-handed center of average size who played on the second line and was also used on both the power play and penalty kill. He showed good movement and the right level of aggressiveness, causing problems for opponents not only with his checking immediately after losing the puck but also through his forechecking, backchecking, and especially his activity on the penalty kill, where he repeatedly gained puck possession and spent time in the offensive zone – in this game, we could see such situations at least three times. He also demonstrated his strengths on the power play, taking responsibility during zone entries and being active with his quick shot attempts. His soft hands were visible through his quick and accurate passes, including saucer passes, and he used the middle of the ice effectively in the neutral zone.
Rene Ronkko (RW, R, 5’9″, 151, Jukurit U20, 03/06/2005)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Rene is a right-handed, right winger of smaller stature who played on the second line and was also part of the first power-play unit. He showed good and smooth skating and stood out mainly for his puck skills, which allowed him to successfully enter the offensive zone and secure zone possession for his team. He actively used his stick and was engaged in checking. His strengths were also visible on the power play, where he operated effectively in the net-front area, constantly called for the puck, and looked to move the opponent’s defense with quick passes. Rene provided really good support in the slot area and gained puck possession time for his team. As an area for improvement, consistency could be mentioned, as he was less noticeable in the first period.
Eemil Koponen (LW, L, 6’0″, 167, Jukurit U20, 01/18/2005)
Game Rating
A-
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Comments: Eemil is a left-handed, left winger of smaller stature who played on the first line and was also part of the power-play unit. He was agile and used quick changes of direction to get into open space, and in combination with his soft hands, he was difficult to dispossess of the puck. He also showed good backchecking and forechecking – after one of his forechecks, he successfully won the puck on the left-side boards, found a free teammate in the net-front area, and recorded an assist on the game-winning goal. He stood out on the power play, operating from the left circle, where his quick puck movement caused significant problems for the opposing defense. He showed an aggressive approach and was not afraid to shoot – one of his hard slap shots hit the crossbar. He was slightly less noticeable in the first period, which points to an area for improvement, maintaining consistency from the opening minutes of the game.