What league does Jokerit U20 play in?

Jokerit U20 play in the U20 SM-sarja.

When was Jokerit U20 founded?

Jokerit U20 was founded in 1967 in Helsinki, FIN, Finland.

Where is Jokerit U20 based?

Jokerit U20 is based in Helsinki, FIN.

Who is the head coach of Jokerit U20?

The head coach of Jokerit U20 is Niko Halttunen.

Who is the captain of Jokerit U20?

The captain of Jokerit U20 is Arttu Paqvalin.

What arena does Jokerit U20 play in?

Jokerit U20 play their home games at Helsinki Areena 2 in Helsinki, FIN.

What are the team colors of Jokerit U20?

The team colors of Jokerit U20 are Black + Red + Yellow.

Jokerit U20

U20 SM-sarja

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2023-2024 Season

Jokerit U20 were 18-15-5 in the 2023-24 U20 SM-sarja season with 51 points, 13th in the Alkusarja and 13th overall.

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2023-2024 Jokerit U20 Player Stats

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Jokerit U20 — 2023-2024 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
U20 SM-sarja
1.		Aleksi Airaksinen (RW)	46	12	21	33	24	-2	7	1	0	1	2	0
2.		Juho Keinänen (RW)	43	13	18	31	24	-6	7	0	0	0	0	-3
3.		Lauri Saastamoinen (LW)	37	12	19	31	4	-10	7	1	4	5	0	4
4.		Aatu Wulff (C)	47	5	24	29	16	-3	7	2	3	5	2	1
5.		Joonas Paqvalin (LW)	42	14	14	28	14	0	7	5	3	8	4	-1
6.		Maxim Eliseev (RW)	44	9	13	22	47	-4	7	2	1	3	4	2
7.		Atte Vikla (D)	41	4	15	19	56	16	7	0	1	1	6	-3
8.		Arttu Paqvalin (D)	38	3	14	17	10	12	7	0	3	3	2	-2
9.		Kasper Winqvist (LW)	39	9	7	16	6	6	7	0	0	0	0	-2
10.		Lukas Olenius (C)	40	9	6	15	96	5	7	1	0	1	2	-4
11.		Paavo Lind (D)	28	6	9	15	36	-5
12.		Veikka Fagerström (C)	35	6	9	15	33	8	5	1	0	1	2	-1
13.		Natan Teshome (RW/C)	37	4	10	14	18	-1	7	1	4	5	2	0
14.		Onni Lind (RW)	13	7	3	10	4	3
15.		Kelian Fiebiger (C/RW)	26	4	5	9	2	0
16.		Ulysse Tournier (D)	23	2	7	9	24	9	4	0	0	0	0	-2
17.		Bruno Kallio (C)	23	3	5	8	4	-1	4	0	0	0	0	-3
18.		Veeti Mononen (LW)	29	3	5	8	8	-2	6	1	0	1	2	-2
19.		Tuomas Nissinen (D)	41	2	6	8	47	-4	7	0	1	1	0	-2
20.		Kie Vähäkangas (C/RW)	15	2	5	7	30	-1
21.		Sakari Kostilainen (F)	10	3	2	5	6	2
22.		Veeti Räsänen (LW)	10	2	3	5	0	5
23.		Rasmus Kämäräinen (F)	14	1	4	5	6	-1	5	0	0	0	2	-3
24.		Lauri Toikka (D)	28	0	5	5	33	-3	6	0	0	0	0	2
25.		Joona Korhonen (LW/RW)	5	0	4	4	0	0
26.		Jerkko Virtala (D)	15	2	1	3	10	-2	6	0	3	3	4	0
27.		Altti Fjäder (D)	16	0	3	3	10	-1
28.		Jimi Enckell (D)	20	0	3	3	6	-4
29.		Peetu Pitkäkoski (D)	14	1	1	2	31	1	5	0	0	0	2	-2
30.		Santeri Haakana (D)	3	0	2	2	2	-3
31.		Julius Saari (D)	15	0	2	2	22	5	1	0	0	0	0	-2
32.		Leo Honkonen (D)	31	0	2	2	12	-2	3	0	1	1	4	2
33.		Emil Kuusla (LW/RW)	5	1	0	1	2	1
34.		Kalle Kangas (D)	8	1	0	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	-1
35.		Jeremy Mänd (D)	1	0	1	1	0	3
36.		Aatu Karvinen (F)	3	0	0	0	0	-1
37.		Niclas Tenhovuori (RW)	4	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	2	1

Jokerit U20 — 2023-2024 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
U20 SM-sarja
1.		Sisu Heikkeri (G)	30	2.38	.905	12	14	-	4	1817:17	682	7	2.75	.905
2.		Henri Risikko (G)	2	2.52	.891	1	1	-	0	119:00	41
3.		Lukas Selin (G)	15	2.67	.885	6	5	-	0	919:42	315	0
4.		William Gammals (G)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
5.		Kasper Kuusikoski (G)	0	-	-	0	0	-	-	0:00	-
6.		Akusti Jokinen (G)	0	-	-	0	0	-	-	0:00	-

2023-2024 Jokerit U20 Staff

Head CoachNiko Halttunen
Asst. CoachVille Immonen
Goaltending CoachRauno Tikka
Sports ManagerOlli-Pekka Yrjänheikki
Team ManagerRauno Tikka
Equipment ManagerHemmo Järä
Equipment ManagerTeemu Repo
Equipment ManagerMika Voutilainen
Strength & Conditioning CoachJohan Lahti

Team Staff History

2023-2024 Jokerit U20 Captains

"C"

Arttu Paqvalin

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2023-2024 Jokerit U20 Demographics

Jokerit U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 SM-sarja
Team Colors: Black + Red + Yellow
Town: Helsinki, FIN Map
Founded: 1967

2023-2024 Jokerit U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

41 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Jokerit U20: 1 632 GP
Liiga: 29 GP
NL: 3 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Jokerit (Liiga)
Jokerit U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Vantaa (Mestis)
Kiekko-Vantaa U18 (U18 Mestis)
Kiekko-Vantaa U18 Akatemia (U18 Suomi-sarja)
Kiekko-Vantaa U20 (U20 Mestis)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Helsinki Areena 2
Location: Helsinki, FIN
Capacity: -
Construction Year: 1997

Jokerit U20 Games

Jokerit U20 — 2023-2024 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/10/2026 10:30 AM UTC	HIFK U20	Jokerit U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/09/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Jokerit U20	KooKoo U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/03/2026 01:00 PM UTC	Jokerit U20	TPS U20	2 - 1 (SO)	U20 SM-sarja
09/27/2026 11:30 AM UTC	Jokerit U20	Sport U20	4 - 5 (OT 63:32)	U20 SM-sarja
09/26/2026 01:00 PM UTC	Jokerit U20	RoKi U20	5 - 1	U20 SM-sarja

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Latest Transactions

Jokerit U20 — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Lauri Kouhia (F)	Fargo Force	Details
06/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Marek Kaarna (D)	KooKoo U20	Details
04/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Samuli Vatanen (D)	Jokipojat U20	Details
04/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jere Inkinen (F)	Luleå HF U18	Details
04/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Jose Tiilikainen (F)	Kiekko-Espoo U18	Details
04/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Aatu Heinänen (F)	Kiekko-Espoo U20	Details
04/24/2026	Extension		Lukas Selin (G)		Details
12/10/2025	Loan	leaving	Lukas Selin (G)	TUTO Hockey	Details

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Jokerit U20 History and Standings

Jokerit U20 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	U20 SM-sarja	9	4	2	-	1	2	37	23	16	1.78	7	-
2025-2026	U20 SM-sarja	44	13	21	-	6	4	125	140	55	1.25	15	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	U20 SM-sarja	44	26	9	-	4	5	160	105	91	2.07	3	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	38	10	15	-	8	5	122	115	51	1.34	13	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	U20 SM-sarja	45	24	9	-	7	5	159	89	91	2.02	2	Final loss
	U20 SM-sarja	23	13	6	-	0	4	86	47	43	1.87	11	Final group
2021-2022	U20 SM-sarja	45	25	6	-	6	8	176	119	95	2.11	1	Quarterfinal loss
	U20 SM-sarja	19	10	4	-	2	3	92	63	37	1.95	3	Final group
2020-2021	U20 SM-sarja	19	11	8	-	2	2	75	59	33	1.74	8	Season Cancelled
	U20 SM-sarja	19	11	8	-	2	2	75	59	33	1.74	8	Final group
2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	52	28	12	-	8	4	210	142	104	2	3	Playoffs Cancelled
	U20 SM-liiga	34	28	6	-	5	2	147	77	81	2.38	2	Final group
2018-2019	U20 SM-liiga	18	11	1	-	1	5	74	45	40	2.22	2	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-liiga	34	13	17	-	0	4	108	125	43	1.26	12	Final group
2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	18	7	7	-	2	2	62	63	27	1.5	6	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-liiga	35	10	20	-	2	3	86	126	37	1.06	16	Final group
2016-2017	U20 SM-liiga	48	19	18	-	3	8	153	152	71	1.48	13	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	50	31	12	-	5	2	181	116	105	2.1	1	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	48	19	12	-	8	9	162	147	82	1.71	7	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	U20 SM-liiga	48	27	14	-	5	2	189	120	93	1.94	4	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	U20 SM-liiga	48	17	20	-	5	7	129	144	66	1.38	12	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	48	32	7	-	4	5	204	108	109	2.27	1	Final loss
2010-2011	U20 SM-liiga	42	24	10	-	2	6	137	100	82	1.95	3	Bronze game loss
2009-2010	U20 SM-liiga	42	20	16	-	4	2	151	141	70	1.67	5	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	U20 SM-liiga	42	24	11	-	4	3	157	111	83	1.98	2	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	U20 SM-liiga	42	14	16	-	9	3	141	130	63	1.5	8	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	42	18	14	4	3	3	171	138	49	1.17	6	Quarterfinal loss
2005-2006	U20 SM-liiga	39	19	12	1	3	4	133	123	49	1.26	2	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	U20 SM-liiga	39	18	18	3	2	1	133	128	41	1.05	9	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	U20 SM-liiga	41	18	11	12	5	7	147	118	53	1.29	5	Bronze game loss

Jokerit U20 Tournament Statistics

Jokerit U20 — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2018-2019	JCWC	3	1	2	-	0	9	15	3	1	3	Placement game win
2017-2018	JCWC	3	1	2	-	0	8	15	3	1	4	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	JCWC	3	1	1	-	1	8	9	5	1.67	2	Bronze game loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Jokerit U20 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Atte Mäkinen (F)	2026-2027	TuusKi	II-divisioona	5	5	8	13	4
2.	Viljami Wacklin (F)	2026-2027	HC Ludwig	III-divisioona	5	2	11	13	4
3.	Aleksi Halme (F)	2026-2027	Frederikshavn White Hawks	Metal Ligaen	10	7	4	11	0
4.	Samuli Rassa (F)	2026-2027	HC Ludwig	III-divisioona	5	4	6	10	0
5.	Lukas Olenius (F)	2026-2027	Haukat	Suomi-sarja	7	4	6	10	16
6.	Sampo Paulaharju (F)	2026-2027	TuusKi	II-divisioona	5	3	7	10	0
7.	Robert Arrak (F)	2026-2027	KH Torun	PHL	7	6	3	9	0
8.	Atte Vikla (D)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo U20	U20 SM-sarja	9	3	6	9	18
9.	Emil Kuusla (F)	2026-2027	Jokerit	Liiga	8	1	8	9	6
10.	Natan Teshome (F)	2026-2027	Jukurit U20	U20 SM-sarja	9	6	2	8	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Jokerit U20 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	174 lbs	17.94
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	179 lbs	18.85
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.26
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.14
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	18.62

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Timo Rinne (F)	159	64	68	132
2.	Kim Strömberg (F)	106	54	71	125
3.	Tomi Pallassalo (F)	135	28	97	125
4.	Jesse Uronen (F)	110	71	48	119
5.	Jori Lehterä (F)	63	32	81	113

Franchise All-Time Goals

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jesse Uronen (F)	110	71	48	119
2.	Timo Rinne (F)	159	64	68	132
3.	Matti Virmanen (F)	92	62	21	83
4.	Teemu Selänne (F)	70	61	43	104
5.	Kim Strömberg (F)	106	54	71	125

Franchise All-Time Assists

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tomi Pallassalo (F)	135	28	97	125
2.	Jori Lehterä (F)	63	32	81	113
3.	Kim Strömberg (F)	106	54	71	125
4.	Ossi Saarinen (F)	104	36	69	105
5.	Timo Rinne (F)	159	64	68	132

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Vesa Kulmala (D)	123	13	63	288
2.	Ilmari Pitkänen (F)	94	31	83	232
3.	Heikki Hyvönen (D)	118	9	30	202
4.	Jari Risku (D)	120	28	73	200
5.	Harri Väisänen (F)	161	44	102	197

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Harri Väisänen (F)	161	44	58	102
2.	Mikko Kalteva (D)	160	28	33	61
3.	Timo Rinne (F)	159	64	68	132
4.	Atte Erkamo (D)	148	20	23	43
5.	Oula Kuure (F)	143	34	56	90

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Niks Fenenko (D)	2	1	5	2.50
2.	Mikko Loikkanen (F)	12	15	23	1.92
3.	Jori Lehterä (F)	63	32	113	1.79
4.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	41	35	69	1.68
5.	Ilari Filppula (F)	38	18	58	1.53

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aleksi Ainali (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	49	17	50	67	1.37	97
2.	Teemu Selänne (F)	1987-1988	Jr. A SM-sarja	33	43	23	66	2.00	18
3.	Jori Lehterä (F)	2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	24	18	48	66	2.75	20
4.	Kai Ravander (F)	1988-1989	Jr. A SM-sarja	37	26	38	64	1.73	13
5.	Ville Leskinen (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	49	30	33	63	1.29	30

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Teemu Selänne (F)	1987-1988	Jr. A SM-sarja	33	43	23	66	2.00	18
2.	Jesse Uronen (F)	2004-2005	U20 SM-liiga	39	36	20	56	1.44	20
3.	Ville Leskinen (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	49	30	33	63	1.29	30
4.	Veeti Räsänen (F)	2025-2026	U20 SM-sarja	36	28	20	48	1.33	30
5.	Kai Ravander (F)	1988-1989	Jr. A SM-sarja	37	26	38	64	1.73	13

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Aleksi Ainali (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	49	17	50	67	1.37	97
2.	Jori Lehterä (F)	2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	24	18	48	66	2.75	20
3.	Jolle Nikander (F)	2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	51	15	43	58	1.14	24
4.	Ilari Filppula (F)	2000-2001	U20 SM-liiga	38	18	40	58	1.53	16
5.	Kai Ravander (F)	1988-1989	Jr. A SM-sarja	37	26	38	64	1.73	13

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Jokerit U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Olli Öman (D)	2001-2002	U20 SM-liiga	37	3	11	14	0.38	131
2.	Ilmari Pitkänen (F)	2008-2009	U20 SM-liiga	29	9	19	28	0.97	124
3.	Vesa Kulmala (D)	2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	33	5	28	33	1.00	119
4.	Reko Alanko (D)	2025-2026	U20 SM-sarja	30	2	13	15	0.50	99
5.	Petteri Lindbohm (D)	2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	41	3	7	10	0.24	98