Who is Markus Loponen?

Markus Loponen is a forward from Finland who plays for Lake Superior State Univ. in the NCAA.

What team does Markus Loponen play for?

Markus plays for Lake Superior State Univ. in the NCAA.

How tall is Markus Loponen?

Markus Loponen is 185 cm (6'1") tall.

How much does Markus Loponen weigh?

Markus Loponen weighs 84 kg (185 lbs).

When was Markus Loponen born?

Markus Loponen was born on 2006-06-17 in Oulu, FIN.

How old is Markus Loponen?

Markus Loponen is 20 years old.

What is Markus Loponen's nationality?

Markus Loponen is from Finland.

Markus Loponen

#63 Lake Superior State Univ. / NCAA - 26/27

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Date of Birth: Jun 17, 2006
Age: 20
Place of Birth: Oulu, FIN
Nation: Finland
Youth Team: Kärpät
Position: C
Height: 185 cm / 6'1"
Weight: 84 kg / 185 lbs
Shoots: L
Contract: -

Player Type: Offensive Forward
Sniper
NHL Rights: Winnipeg Jets / Unsigned
Drafted: 2024 round 5 #155 overall by Winnipeg Jets

Loponen has a variety of different shot types he can utilize. His catch-and-release wrister in particular earned respect from our scouting staff, but his arsenal also includes a very competent inside leg release that he uses to surprise goalies even from longer distances. -EliteProspects 2024 NHL Draft Guide

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Markus Loponen — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
20-21	Kärpät U16 Akatemia"A"	U16 SM-sarja	23	14	18	32	16	-
20-21	Kärpät U16	U16 SM-sarja	4	0	2	2	4	-
21-22	Kärpät U16	U16 SM-sarja	5	3	6	9	0	-
21-22	Kärpät U18	U18 SM-sarja	35	8	13	21	4	-
21-22	Finland U16 (all)"A"	International-Jr	8	5	3	8	2	6
22-23	Kärpät U18"C"	U18 SM-sarja	42	29	30	59	22	-	Playoffs	7	2	3	5	2	-
22-23	Kärpät U20	U20 SM-sarja	1	0	0	0	0	0
22-23	Finland U17 (all)	International-Jr	11	3	5	8	6	2
23-24	Kärpät U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-	Playoffs	3	4	2	6	2	-
23-24	Kärpät U20"C"	U20 SM-sarja	45	25	29	54	31	40	Playoffs	5	0	1	1	2	-6
23-24	Finland U18	WJC-18	5	0	1	1	2	3
23-24	Finland U18 (all)	International-Jr	19	3	8	11	2	-
24-25	Victoria Royals	WHL	65	19	25	44	26	2	Playoffs	11	4	2	6	7	-3
24-25	Finland U20 (all)	International-Jr	6	2	3	5	0	-
25-26	HPK U20	U20 SM-sarja	7	0	6	6	6	1
25-26	HPK	Liiga	40	3	3	6	24	-12	Playoffs	3	0	0	0	0	0
25-26	SportLoan	Liiga	3	0	0	0	2	0
25-26	Finland U20 (all)	International-Jr	8	7	1	8	6	-
26-27	Lake Superior State Univ.	NCAA	-	-	-	-	-	-

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S	Team	League	Regular Season						Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	POST	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
16-17	Finland Selects U12	WSI U12	7	0	9	9	4	-
17-18	Finland Selects U12"A"	WSI U12	7	4	2	6	-	-
17-18	Finland Selects U13	WSI U13	9	2	8	10	-	-
18-19	Finland Selects U13	WSI U13	6	5	6	11	-	-
23-24	Finland U18	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	1	0	1	1	0	-

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Date	Team	Opp	Score	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	SOG	PPG	SHG	TOI
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Tue 07/04		@
Sat 04/04		vs
Mon 30/03		vs
Sat 28/02		vs
Fri 27/02		@

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League	Regular Season								Postseason
League	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-	Years	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM	+/-
Hlinka Gretzky Cup	1	1	0	1	1	1.00	0	-	0
International-Jr	5	52	20	20	40	0.77	16	8*	0
Liiga	1	43	3	3	6	0.14	26	-12	1	3	0	0	0	0.00	0	0
NCAA	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
U16 SM-sarja	2	32	17	26	43	1.34	20	-	0
U18 SM-sarja	3	77	37	43	80	1.04	26	-	2	10	6	5	11	1.10	4	-
U20 SM-sarja	3	53	25	35	60	1.13	37	41	1	5	0	1	1	0.20	2	-6
WHL	1	65	19	25	44	0.68	26	2	1	11	4	2	6	0.55	7	-3
WJC-18	1	5	0	1	1	0.20	2	3	0
WSI U12	2	14	4	11	15	1.07	4*	-	0
WSI U13	2	15	7	14	21	1.40	-	-	0

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Markus Loponen — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
2021-2022	U16 Pohjola Camp Roster (Kärpät)
2022-2023	U18 SM-sarja Best Forward (Esa Peltonen Award) U18 SM-sarja Best Player (Esa Tikkanen Award) U18 SM-sarja Champion U18 SM-sarja First All-Star Team U18 SM-sarja Most Goals (Raimo Summanen Award) (29) U18 SM-sarja Most Points (Matti Hagman Award) (59)
2023-2024	U18 SM-sarja Bronze Medal U20 SM-sarja Best Plus/Minus (Raimo Helminen Award) (+40) U20 SM-sarja Rookie of the Year (Yrjö Hakala Award)

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Markus Loponen — Transactions
Date	Status	From	To	Source
05/19/2026	Confirmed	HPK	Lake Superior State Univ.	Details
05/15/2026	Confirmed	HPK	Unknown	Details
02/24/2026	Loan	HPK	Sport	Details
06/19/2025	Confirmed	Victoria Royals	HPK	Details
08/23/2024	Confirmed	Kärpät U20	Victoria Royals	Details
06/29/2024	Extension	Kärpät U20	Kärpät	Details

Markus Loponen Biography and Trivia

Drafted 2024, 1 #23 by Victoria Royals in the CHL Import Draft
2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #128 by McKeen's Hockey
2024 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #70 by NHL Central Scouting