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2025-2026
2025-2026 Season
Jokerit U18 finished first in the 2025-26 U18 SM-sarja standings with 63 points. Jokerit U18 (56 points) and Kärpät U18 (53 points) followed.
2025-2026 U18 SM-sarja Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkusarja | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Jokerit U18 | 22 | 17 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 124 | 50 | 74 | 56 | 2.55 | - |
| 2. | Kärpät U18 | 22 | 13 | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 99 | 53 | 46 | 47 | 2.14 | - |
| 3. | Pelicans U18 | 22 | 11 | - | 6 | 2 | 3 | 77 | 63 | 14 | 40 | 1.82 | - |
| 4. | TPS U18 | 22 | 12 | - | 8 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 57 | 17 | 39 | 1.77 | - |
| 5. | Lukko U18 | 22 | 11 | - | 8 | 2 | 1 | 76 | 66 | 10 | 38 | 1.73 | - |
| 6. | Kiekko-Espoo U18 | 22 | 9 | - | 8 | 2 | 3 | 89 | 75 | 14 | 34 | 1.55 | - |
| 7. | KalPa U18 | 22 | 9 | - | 9 | 1 | 3 | 76 | 83 | -7 | 32 | 1.45 | - |
| 8. | Tappara U18 | 22 | 6 | - | 9 | 4 | 3 | 83 | 91 | -8 | 29 | 1.32 | - |
| 9. | Ilves U18 | 22 | 7 | - | 10 | 3 | 2 | 79 | 88 | -9 | 29 | 1.32 | - |
| 10. | HIFK U18 | 22 | 7 | - | 11 | 1 | 3 | 65 | 87 | -22 | 26 | 1.18 | - |
| 11. | JYP U18 | 22 | 5 | - | 15 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 118 | -52 | 18 | 0.82 | Relegated |
| 12. | Ässät U18 | 22 | 2 | - | 19 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 123 | -77 | 8 | 0.36 | Relegated |
| Relegation / Qualification | |||||||||||||
| 1. | SaiPa U18 | 10 | 7 | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 19 | 30 | 23 | 2.30 | Saved in relegation |
| 2. | Ässät U18 | 10 | 7 | - | 2 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 22 | 2.20 | Promoted |
| 3. | HPK U18 | 10 | 3 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 36 | 2 | 13 | 1.30 | Qualification loss |
| 4. | JYP U18 | 10 | 3 | - | 5 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 33 | -2 | 13 | 1.30 | Qualification loss |
| 5. | KooKoo U18 | 10 | 3 | - | 6 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 10 | 1.00 | Relegated |
| 6. | Jukurit U18 | 10 | 3 | - | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 42 | -20 | 9 | 0.90 | Qualification loss |
| SM-sarja | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Jokerit U18 | 22 | 15 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 111 | 51 | 60 | 63 | 2.86 | Champion |
| 2. | Kärpät U18 | 22 | 13 | - | 6 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 66 | 32 | 53 | 2.41 | Final loss |
| 3. | Pelicans U18 | 22 | 11 | - | 8 | 2 | 1 | 78 | 71 | 7 | 44 | 2.00 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 4. | TPS U18 | 22 | 10 | - | 9 | 2 | 1 | 68 | 72 | -4 | 38 | 1.73 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | Kiekko-Espoo U18 | 22 | 8 | - | 7 | 5 | 2 | 85 | 75 | 10 | 36 | 1.64 | Bronze game win |
| 6. | Lukko U18 | 22 | 10 | - | 8 | 2 | 2 | 71 | 64 | 7 | 36 | 1.64 | Bronze game loss |
| 7. | KalPa U18 | 22 | 10 | - | 8 | 1 | 3 | 94 | 92 | 2 | 35 | 1.59 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 8. | Tappara U18 | 22 | 11 | - | 9 | 0 | 2 | 75 | 75 | 0 | 35 | 1.59 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 9. | Ilves U18 | 22 | 10 | - | 10 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 98 | 2 | 32 | 1.45 | Did not make playoffs |
| 10. | HIFK U18 | 22 | 7 | - | 13 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 90 | -20 | 24 | 1.09 | Did not make playoffs |
| 11. | SaiPa U18 | 22 | 7 | - | 15 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 112 | -41 | 21 | 0.95 | Relegation Play |
| 12. | KooKoo U18 | 22 | 2 | - | 18 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 96 | -55 | 9 | 0.41 | Relegation Play |
2025-2026 U18 SM-sarja Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joakim Torvinen (F) | 35 | 31 | 36 | 67 | 57 |
| 2. | Joosua Nippala (F) | 38 | 38 | 27 | 65 | 14 |
| 3. | Joel Ikonen (F) | 39 | 25 | 35 | 60 | 28 |
| 4. | Max Järventie (F) | 31 | 29 | 30 | 59 | 14 |
| 5. | Akseli Virtanen (F) | 31 | 18 | 39 | 57 | 0 |
2025-2026 U18 SM-sarja Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Juuso Ainasto (G) | 12 | 1.74 | .938 |
| 2. | Matias Ruuskanen (G) | 23 | 2.94 | .915 |
| 3. | Elliot Järvinen (G) | 23 | 2.29 | .913 |
| 4. | Niilo Hinno (G) | 18 | 2.05 | .913 |
| 5. | Joona Koivurinne (G) | 15 | 3.40 | .907 |
U18 SM-sarja Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2025-2026 U18 SM-sarja Demographics
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U18 SM-sarja Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 03:20 PM UTC |  HIFK U18 |  Jokerit U18 | - |
| 09/24/2026 04:30 PM UTC |  Ilves U18 | Jokerit U18 | 1 - 6 |
| 09/20/2026 12:15 PM UTC |  Kärpät U18 | Ilves U18 | 4 - 1 |
| 09/20/2026 12:00 PM UTC | Jokerit U18 |  SaiPa U18 | 3 - 0 |
| 09/20/2026 11:00 AM UTC |  Lukko U18 |  Pelicans U18 | 6 - 1 |
2026-2027 U18 SM-sarja Free Agents
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2027-2028 U18 SM-sarja Free Agents
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Player Nationalities Throughout History
U18 SM-sarja Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HIFK U18 | 48 | 1 612 | 5'11" | 172 lbs | 17.10 |
| 2. | Ilves U18 | 38 | 1 311 | 5'11" | 172 lbs | 17.16 |
| 3. | JYP U18 | 33 | 1 965 | 5'11" | 168 lbs | 17.24 |
| 4. | Jokerit U18 | 40 | 1 456 | 5'11" | 170 lbs | 16.98 |
| 5. | KalPa U18 | 34 | 1 525 | 5'11" | 170 lbs | 17.32 |
| 6. | Kiekko-Espoo U18 | 43 | 1 339 | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 17.00 |
| 7. | KooKoo U18 | 41 | 1 412 | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 17.17 |
| 8. | Kärpät U18 | 41 | 1 413 | 5'11" | 168 lbs | 17.15 |
| 9. | Lukko U18 | 33 | 1 390 | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 17.30 |
| 10. | Pelicans U18 | 38 | 1 333 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 17.37 |
| 11. | SaiPa U18 | 38 | 1 352 | 6'0" | 176 lbs | 17.24 |
| 12. | TPS U18 | 34 | 1 419 | 6'0" | 174 lbs | 17.26 |
| 13. | Tappara U18 | 35 | 1 186 | 6'0" | 172 lbs | 16.97 |
| 14. | Ässät U18 | 35 | 1 212 | 5'10" | 170 lbs | 17.11 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Camilo Miettinen (F) | 2026-2027 | Colombia | - | 4 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 2 |
| 2. | Jonni Kivistö (F) | 2026-2027 | Sport U18 | U18 Mestis | 6 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0 |
| 3. | Jere Nissinen (F) | 2026-2027 | Jukurit U18 | U18 Mestis | 6 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2 |
| 4. | Noah Setälä (F) | 2026-2027 | Uplakers U20 | U20 Suomi-sarja | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
| 5. | Daniel Vihavainen (D) | 2026-2027 | Louisiana Drillers | NA3HL | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 2 |
| 6. | Vili Jämsen (F) | 2026-2027 | Kiekko-Vantaa U20 | U20 Mestis | 6 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 2 |
| 7. | Nicholas Lepistö (F) | 2026-2027 | Kiekko-Espoo U20 Ch | U20 Mestis | 6 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4 |
| 8. | Akseli Virtanen (F) | 2026-2027 | Jokerit U20 | U20 SM-sarja | 6 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| 9. | Atte Karppinen (F) | 2026-2027 | Frederikshavn White Hawks | Metal Ligaen | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| 10. | Jere Lönnberg (F) | 2026-2027 | KuKi | II-divisioona | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
Regular Season
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joona Ikonen (F) | 89 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
| 2. | Niko Lönnroos (F) | 90 | 45 | 69 | 114 |
| 3. | Topias Haapanen (F) | 94 | 34 | 77 | 111 |
| 4. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 74 | 56 | 54 | 110 |
| 5. | Tim Ekman (F) | 80 | 43 | 66 | 109 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Joona Ikonen (F) | 89 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
| 2. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 74 | 56 | 54 | 110 |
| 3. | Aki Keinänen (F) | 58 | 56 | 48 | 104 |
| 4. | Erkka Luotonen (F) | 76 | 56 | 36 | 92 |
| 5. | Juha Hautamaa (F) | 55 | 52 | 39 | 91 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Max Tanskanen (F) | 113 | 29 | 79 | 108 |
| 2. | Topias Haapanen (F) | 94 | 34 | 77 | 111 |
| 3. | Ottoville Leppänen (F) | 89 | 35 | 72 | 107 |
| 4. | Verneri Ahonen (F) | 101 | 37 | 70 | 107 |
| 5. | Niko Lönnroos (F) | 90 | 45 | 69 | 114 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jani Kallio (D) | 63 | 8 | 19 | 236 |
| 2. | Juha Tomunen (F) | 67 | 27 | 56 | 223 |
| 3. | Riku Joensuu (D) | 49 | 3 | 8 | 216 |
| 4. | Teemu Kesä (D) | 46 | 10 | 16 | 212 |
| 5. | Samuli Kaikkonen (F) | 43 | 4 | 12 | 209 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Paavo Kilponen (F) | 128 | 34 | 42 | 76 |
| 2. | Julius Pöllänen (F) | 124 | 25 | 51 | 76 |
| 3. | Samuel Laaksonen (F) | 124 | 7 | 23 | 30 |
| 4. | Timi Haapio (D) | 122 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| 5. | Saku Raassina (F) | 120 | 22 | 41 | 63 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tommi Pesonen (F) | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5.00 |
| 2. | Mika Alatalo (F) | 18 | 32 | 59 | 3.28 |
| 3. | Mikko Kokkonen (D) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 4. | Jarkko Varvio (F) | 20 | 32 | 59 | 2.95 |
| 5. | Jere Lehtinen (F) | 11 | 18 | 32 | 2.91 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Eeli Tolvanen (F) | 2014-2015 | 41 | 39 | 84 |
| 2. |  Davlat Nurkenov (F) | 2022-2023 | 44 | 32 | 76 |
| 3. | Lauri Pajuniemi (F) | 2015-2016 | 45 | 28 | 76 |
| 4. | Teemu Pulkkinen (F) | 2012-2013 | 47 | 35 | 75 |
| 5. | Ottoville Leppänen (F) | 2015-2016 | 44 | 25 | 74 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sami Tervonen (F) | 2000-2001 | 35 | 41 | 62 |
| 2. | Eeli Tolvanen (F) | 2014-2015 | 41 | 39 | 84 |
| 3. | Joona Ikonen (F) | 2015-2016 | 47 | 39 | 62 |
| 4. | Joosua Nippala (F) | 2025-2026 | 38 | 38 | 65 |
| 5. | Tatu Kanerva (F) | 2013-2014 | 47 | 37 | 60 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ottoville Leppänen (F) | 2015-2016 | 44 | 49 | 74 |
| 2. | Jesse Helander (F) | 2019-2020 | 46 | 49 | 65 |
| 3. | Lauri Pajuniemi (F) | 2015-2016 | 45 | 48 | 76 |
| 4. | Aleksi Niemi (F) | 2013-2014 | 48 | 46 | 70 |
| 5. | Eeli Tolvanen (F) | 2014-2015 | 41 | 45 | 84 |
U18 SM-sarja All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Juha Tomunen (F) | 1996-1997 | 31 | 33 | 153 |
| 2. | Sakke Vallius (F) | 2019-2020 | 45 | 30 | 149 |
| 3. | Teemu Kesä (D) | 1998-1999 | 26 | 9 | 146 |
| 4. | Juuso Järvinen (D) | 2014-2015 | 50 | 13 | 144 |
| 5. | Arttu Luttinen (F) | 2000-2001 | 20 | 34 | 141 |
List of U18 SM-sarja Champions
U18 SM-sarja Awards
- U18 SM-sarja Best Defenseman (Pekka Marjamäki Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Best Forward (Esa Peltonen Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Best GAA
- U18 SM-sarja Best Goaltender (Jarmo Myllys Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Best Player (Esa Tikkanen Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Best Plus/Minus (Janne Ojanen Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Best SVS%
- U18 SM-sarja Bronze Medal
- U18 SM-sarja Champion
- U18 SM-sarja Coach of the Year (Pentti Matikainen Award)
- U18 SM-sarja First All-Star Team
- U18 SM-sarja Gentleman of the Year (Erkki Lehtonen Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Most Assists
- U18 SM-sarja Most Assists by Defenseman
- U18 SM-sarja Most Goals (Raimo Summanen Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Most Goals by Defenseman
- U18 SM-sarja Most Penalized Player
- U18 SM-sarja Most Points (Matti Hagman Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Most Points by Defenseman
- U18 SM-sarja Playoffs Best GAA
- U18 SM-sarja Playoffs Best SVS%
- U18 SM-sarja Qualifications Best GAA
- U18 SM-sarja Qualifications Best SVS%
- U18 SM-sarja Qualifications Most Assists
- U18 SM-sarja Qualifications Most Goals
- U18 SM-sarja Qualifications Most Points
- U18 SM-sarja Qualifications Most Points by Defenseman
- U18 SM-sarja Rookie of the Year (Heino Pulli Award)
- U18 SM-sarja Second All-Star Team
- U18 SM-sarja Silver Medal