What league does Finland U18 play in?

Finland U18 play in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

When was Finland U18 founded?

Finland U18 was founded in 1928.

Who is the head coach of Finland U18?

The head coach of Finland U18 is Marko Kauppinen.

Who is the captain of Finland U18?

The captain of Finland U18 is Joona Saarelainen.

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2023-2024

2023-2024 Season

Finland U18 were 2-1-0 in the 2023-24 Hlinka Gretzky Cup season with 6 points, 1st in the B and 1st overall.

2023-2024 Finland U18 Club Stats

Finland U18 — 2023-2024 Club Stats — Skaters
Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Julius Miettinen (C/W)	Everett Silvertips	WHL	66	31	36	67	32	27
Markus Loponen (C)	totals		45	25	29	54	31	40
	Kärpät U20	U20 SM-sarja	45	25	29	54	31	40
	Kärpät U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Heikki Ruohonen (C)	Kiekko-Espoo U20	U20 SM-sarja	37	20	27	47	10	19
Arttu Välilä (D)	totals		51	7	38	45	58	-3
	Lukko U20	U20 SM-sarja	19	0	5	5	12	-3
	Lukko U18	U18 SM-sarja	32	7	33	40	46	-
Joona Saarelainen (C/RW)	totals		52	15	27	42	20	11
	KalPa	Liiga	8	0	1	1	0	0
	KalPa U20	U20 SM-sarja	41	13	23	36	20	11
	KalPa U18	U18 SM-sarja	3	2	3	5	0	-
	IPK	Mestis	0	0	0	0	0	0
Tuomas Suoniemi (C/LW)	totals		39	10	22	32	6	0
	Kiekko-Espoo	Mestis	4	1	0	1	0	0
	Kiekko-Espoo U20	U20 SM-sarja	29	8	18	26	2	0
	Kiekko-Espoo U18	U18 SM-sarja	6	1	4	5	4	-
Juho Keinänen (RW)	totals		49	13	18	31	24	-7
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-sarja	43	13	18	31	24	-6
	Jokerit	Mestis	6	0	0	0	0	-1
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Ville Väärälä (C)	totals		47	11	19	30	10	0
	Tappara U20	U20 SM-sarja	31	3	5	8	4	0
	Tappara U18	U18 SM-sarja	16	8	14	22	6	-
Daniel Nieminen (D)	totals		38	8	22	30	51	18
	Pelicans U20	U20 SM-sarja	37	8	21	29	51	18
	Pelicans U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	1	1	0	-
Emil Hemming (RW/LW)	totals		53	18	11	29	2	6
	TPS	Liiga	40	7	4	11	0	3
	TPS U20	U20 SM-sarja	13	11	7	18	2	3
Joonas Paqvalin (LW)	totals		42	14	14	28	14	0
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-sarja	42	14	14	28	14	0
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Lauri Sinivuori (C/LW)	totals		34	10	15	25	28	8
	HIFK U20	U20 SM-sarja	34	10	15	25	28	8
	HIFK U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Mitja Jokinen (D)	totals		43	8	16	24	6	14
	TPS U20	U20 SM-sarja	41	6	15	21	6	14
	TPS U18	U18 SM-sarja	2	2	1	3	0	-
Aatu Heinänen (F)	totals		33	7	14	21	20	16
	HIFK U20	U20 SM-sarja	33	7	14	21	20	16
	HIFK U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Roope Vesterinen (LW/RW)	totals		32	9	11	20	10	-4
	HPK U20	U20 SM-sarja	27	5	6	11	10	-4
	HPK U18	U18 SM-sarja	5	4	5	9	0	-
Akseli Pulkkanen (C)	totals		38	4	16	20	6	12
	KalPa U20	U20 SM-sarja	34	2	14	16	4	12
	KalPa U18	U18 SM-sarja	4	2	2	4	2	-
Atte Vikla (D)	totals		41	4	15	19	56	16
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-sarja	41	4	15	19	56	16
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Niilopekka Muhonen (D)	totals		42	4	11	15	65	6
	KalPa U20	U20 SM-sarja	27	4	7	11	43	8
	KalPa U18	U18 SM-sarja	3	0	1	1	18	-
	JoKP	Mestis	12	0	3	3	4	-2
Natan Teshome (RW/C)	totals		37	4	10	14	18	-1
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-sarja	37	4	10	14	18	-1
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Onni Amhamdi (D)	totals		42	3	7	10	32	0
	Pelicans U20	U20 SM-sarja	41	3	6	9	32	0
	Pelicans U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	1	1	0	-
Bruno Jalasti (D)	Québec Remparts	QMJHL	55	1	9	10	32	-21
Eelis Marila (D)	totals		37	2	6	8	22	-1
	HIFK U20	U20 SM-sarja	37	2	6	8	22	-1
	HIFK U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-

Finland U18 — 2023-2024 Club Stats — Goalies
Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
Kim Saarinen (G)	totals		34	2.22	.924	2	23-6-1	2058:38
	HPK	Liiga	2	2.46	.909	0	1-0-1	122:01
	HPK U20	U20 SM-sarja	23	2.41	.917	2	14-5-0	1396:37
	HPK U18	U18 SM-sarja	9	1.67	.945	0	8-1-0	540:00
Petteri Rimpinen (G)	totals		38	2.08	.921	5	19-14-3	2246:31
	Kiekko-Espoo	Mestis	14	1.94	.925	2	6-4-3	803:44
	Kiekko-Espoo U20	U20 SM-sarja	18	2.32	.905	2	10-7-0	1083:59
	Kiekko-Espoo U18	U18 SM-sarja	6	1.67	.950	1	3-3-0	358:48

2023-2024 Finland U18 Staff

Head CoachMarko Kauppinen
Asst. CoachMarkku Erholtz
Asst. CoachJukka Hentunen
Goaltending CoachTommi Satosaari
Team ManagerKai Halme
Team ManagerKimmo Oikarinen
Equipment ManagerMarko Yliniemi
Physical TherapistOskari Korpikari
Video CoachJoonas Ruosteinen

Team Staff History

2023-2024 Finland U18 Captains

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Joona Saarelainen

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Team Captaincy History

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2023-2024 Finland U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

24 players

Experience

Finland U18: 115 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Finland U18 Games

Finland U18 — 2023-2024 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
08/08/2026 06:00 PM UTC	Finland U18	Slovakia U18	3 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/07/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Canada U18	Finland U18	6 - 3	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/05/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Finland U18	Czechia U18	5 - 4	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/05/2026 01:00 AM UTC	USA U18	Finland U18	4 - 1	Hlinka Gretzky Cup
08/03/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Finland U18	Germany U18	5 - 2	Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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Finland U18 Tournament Statistics

Finland U18 — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	11	10	6	2	2	Bronze game win
2025-2026	Hlinka Gretzky	3	1	1	-	0	1	10	10	4	1.33	2	Bronze game loss
2024-2025	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	2	-	0	1	3	9	1	0.33	4	Placement game win
2023-2024	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	12	10	6	2	2	Bronze game loss
2022-2023	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	0	-	0	1	11	6	7	2.33	2	Bronze game win
2021-2022	EYOF	4	4	0	-	0	0	18	8	12	3		-
	Hlinka Gretzky	3	1	1	-	1	0	14	9	5	1.67	2	Bronze game loss
2020-2021	Hlinka Gretzky	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2019-2020	Hlinka Gretzky	3	2	1	-	0	0	11	7	6	2	2	Bronze game loss
2018-2019	Hlinka Gretzky	3	0	2	-	0	1	7	17	1	0.33	4	Placement game win
2017-2018	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	8	9	3	1	3	Placement game loss
2016-2017	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	1	-	2	0	10	12	4	1.33	3	Placement game loss
2015-2016	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	3	0	-	0	0	12	3	9	3	1	Bronze game loss
2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	2	-	0	0	12	15	3	1	3	Placement game win
2013-2014	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	1	-	1	0	11	10	5	1.67	3	Placement game win
2012-2013	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	1	-	0	0	11	13	6	2	1	Final loss
2011-2012	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	1	-	0	0	17	8	6	2	2	Bronze game loss
2010-2011	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	2	-	1	0	8	11	2	0.67	4	Placement game win
2009-2010	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	8	18	0	0	4	Placement game loss
2008-2009	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	1	1	-	1	0	12	13	5	1.67	2	Bronze game loss
2007-2008	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	2	0	-	1	0	13	8	8	2.67	1	Final loss
2006-2007	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	3	0	3	-	0	0	5	11	0	0	4	Placement game win
2005-2006	U18 JWC	3	1	1	1	-	-	6	5	4	1.33	2	Bronze game win
2004-2005	U18 JWC	3	0	3	0	-	-	4	11	1	0.33	4	Placement game win
2003-2004	U18 JWC	3	1	1	-	0	1	13	13	3	1	3	Placement game win
2002-2003	U18 JWC	3	0	3	0	-	-	7	23	0	0	4	Placement game loss
1999-2000	Viking Cup	4	1	2	0	0	1	17	17	3	0.75	5	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	Viking Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	Bronze game win
1996-1997	Pacific Cup	3	0	2	1	-	-	6	9	1	0.33	4	Bronze game win
1995-1996	Viking Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-		-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Finland U18 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Kristian Tanus (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	14	5	14	19	4
2.	Emil Järventie (F)	2026-2027	Tappara U20	U20 SM-sarja	13	15	3	18	10
3.	Roby Järventie (F)	2026-2027	HC Ambrì-Piotta	NL	13	8	10	18	8
4.	Sami Tavernier (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	11	8	9	17	20
5.	Valtteri Karnaranta (F)	2026-2027	TUTO Hockey	Mestis	10	1	16	17	0
6.	Julius Nättinen (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	14	7	8	15	6
7.	Samu Markkula (F)	2026-2027	TUTO Hockey	Mestis	10	4	11	15	2
8.	Joona Jääskeläinen (F)	2026-2027	HK Spisska Nova Ves	Extraliga	12	4	11	15	4
9.	Roni Hirvonen (F)	2026-2027	Kärpät	Liiga	16	4	11	15	4
10.	Sebastian Aho (F)	2026-2027	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	10	6	8	14	12

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Finland U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	16.96
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.95
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	17.95
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.96
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.68

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jani Hassinen (F)	-	10	5	15
2.	Tommi Miettinen (F)	-	2	11	13
3.	Niko Halttunen (F)	-	7	5	12
4.	Jere Karalahti (D)	-	4	8	12
5.	Antti Aalto (F)	4	3	9	12

Franchise All-Time Goals

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jani Hassinen (F)	-	10	5	15
2.	Niko Halttunen (F)	-	7	5	12
3.	Jani Nyman (F)	9	5	6	11
4.	Jarmo Jokila (F)	5	5	5	10
5.	Aleksanteri Kaskimäki (F)	9	5	3	8

Franchise All-Time Assists

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tommi Miettinen (F)	-	2	11	13
2.	Antti Aalto (F)	4	3	9	12
3.	Kasper Kulonummi (D)	9	1	9	10
4.	Jere Karalahti (D)	-	4	8	12
5.	Topi Rönni (F)	9	2	8	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Semir Ben-Amor (F)	4	1	3	31
2.	Jarkko Parikka (D)	8	0	0	31
3.	Julius Suominen (D)	5	0	2	27
4.	Janne Niinimaa (D)	-	2	10	18
5.	Arttu Ruotsalainen (F)	4	1	2	18

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Kasper Halttunen (F)	14	1	4	5
2.	Emil Järventie (F)	10	2	4	6
3.	Jonatan Tanus (F)	10	3	0	3
4.	Niilopekka Muhonen (D)	10	1	2	3
5.	Jani Nyman (F)	9	5	6	11

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Antti Aalto (F)	4	3	12	3.00
2.	Jarmo Jokila (F)	5	5	10	2.00
3.	Teuvo Teräväinen (F)	5	4	10	2.00
4.	Petrus Palmu (F)	4	4	8	2.00
5.	Juuso Ikonen (F)	5	4	9	1.80

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jani Hassinen (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	10	5	15	-	4
2.	Tommi Miettinen (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	2	11	13	-	4
3.	Niko Halttunen (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	7	5	12	-	16
4.	Jere Karalahti (D)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	4	8	12	-	4
5.	Antti Aalto (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	4	3	9	12	3.00	14

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jani Hassinen (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	10	5	15	-	4
2.	Niko Halttunen (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	7	5	12	-	16
3.	Jarmo Jokila (F)	2003-2004	U18 JWC	5	5	5	10	2.00	-
4.	Sebastian Aho (F)	2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	5	2	7	1.75	0
5.	Mikko Helisten (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	5	2	7	-	0

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tommi Miettinen (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	2	11	13	-	4
2.	Antti Aalto (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	4	3	9	12	3.00	14
3.	Jere Karalahti (D)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	4	8	12	-	4
4.	Janne Niinimaa (D)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	2	8	10	-	18
5.	Pekka Kärkkäinen (F)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	2	7	9	-	2

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Semir Ben-Amor (F)	1999-2000	Viking Cup	4	1	2	3	0.75	31
2.	Julius Suominen (D)	2025-2026	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	5	0	2	2	0.40	27
3.	Jarkko Parikka (D)	2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	0	0	0	0.00	27
4.	Janne Niinimaa (D)	1991-1992	Macs Tournament	-	2	8	10	-	18
5.	Arttu Ruotsalainen (F)	2014-2015	Ivan Hlinka Memorial	4	1	1	2	0.50	18