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Näppilä is a physical defenceman. Strong, athletic and likes to play the body. Effective in front of the net and along the boards. Good with the puck and likes to support the forwards. His offensive eagerness can lead to breakaways and odd man rushes. (EP 2014)
Memorable dates
- 2010-02-20 • Scored first Liiga goal (assisted by V.Snellman and J.Pellinen), vs. Pelicans (T.Nikkilä)
- 2006-11-30 • Made Liiga debut (vs. HIFK)
- 2006-04-11 • Selected to U18 World Junior Championship roster