What league does Finland U18 play in?

Finland U18 play in the WJC-18.

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 Jukka-Pekka Annala.

Who is the captain of Finland U18?

The captain of Finland U18 is Joni Töykkälä.

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2001-2002

2001-2002 Season

Finland U18 were 4-1 in the 2001-02 WJC-18 season with 8 points, 2nd in the B and 4th overall.

2001-2002 Finland U18 Club Stats

Finland U18 — 2001-2002 Club Stats — Skaters
Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Pasi Salonen (LW)	totals		35	15	20	35	41	9
	HIFK U18	U18 SM-sarja	16	10	14	24	39	-
	HIFK U20	U20 SM-liiga	19	5	6	11	2	9
Sean Bergenheim (LW)	totals		55	13	21	34	92	22
	Jokerit	SM-liiga	28	2	2	4	4	1
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-liiga	23	11	19	30	36	20
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Kiekko-Vantaa	Mestis	4	0	0	0	52	1
Jaakko Viljanen (C)	totals		36	14	16	30	12	-
	JYP U20	U20 SM-liiga	33	13	15	28	12	-
	JYP U18	U18 SM-sarja	3	1	1	2	0	-
Joni Lappalainen (LW)	totals		44	14	16	30	20	16
	Blues U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	0	0	0	-
	Blues U20	U20 SM-liiga	43	14	16	30	20	16
Joni Lindlöf (LW)	totals		35	20	9	29	16	17
	Tappara U18	U18 SM-sarja	2	3	1	4	2	-
	Tappara U20	U20 SM-liiga	33	17	8	25	14	17
Jarkko Immonen (C)	totals		35	14	13	27	20	11
	Blues U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	1	1	2	-
	Blues U20	U20 SM-liiga	34	14	12	26	18	11
Joni Töykkälä (C)	totals		45	9	18	27	18	18
	Blues U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	1	0	1	0	-
	Blues U20	U20 SM-liiga	44	8	18	26	18	18
Janne Tuominen (F)	TPS U20	U20 SM-liiga	42	12	12	24	12	11
Valtteri Filppula (C/LW)	totals		41	8	16	24	14	-
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	1	1	0	-
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-liiga	40	8	15	23	14	-
Ville Vimpari (C)	Kärpät U20	U20 SM-liiga	38	6	18	24	12	-
Tuukka Pulliainen (C)	totals		44	11	10	21	8	-2
	TuTo Hockey	Mestis	41	11	8	19	8	0
	TUTO Hockey U20	U20 SM-liiga	3	0	2	2	0	-2
Janne Jalasvaara (D)	totals		43	6	14	20	82	9
	Blues U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	0	0	4	-
	Blues U20	U20 SM-liiga	42	6	14	20	78	9
Tommi Pelkonen (D)	totals		43	7	7	14	24	12
	Blues U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	0	0	0	-
	Blues U20	U20 SM-liiga	42	7	7	14	24	12
Teemu Nurmi (RW/C)	totals		44	7	7	14	28	-
	Tappara U18	U18 SM-sarja	3	1	2	3	4	-
	Tappara U20	U20 SM-liiga	41	6	5	11	24	-
Niko Suoraniemi (D)	totals		32	4	9	13	10	0
	Rögle BK	Allsvenskan	1	0	0	0	0	0
	Rögle BK J20	J20 SuperElit	29	2	8	10	8	-
	Rögle BK J18	J18 Allsvenskan	2	2	1	3	2	-
Jarno Virkki (D)	totals		48	7	5	12	60	-4
	HPK U18	U18 SM-sarja	7	2	2	4	18	-
	HPK U20	U20 SM-liiga	41	5	3	8	42	-4
Kevin Kantee (D)	totals		35	4	7	11	28	-
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	2	0	2	12	-
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-liiga	34	2	7	9	16	-
Arne Köhler (F)	totals		44	7	3	10	38	6
	TPS U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	1	2	3	0	-
	TPS U20	U20 SM-liiga	43	6	1	7	38	6
Mikko Kalteva (D)	totals		29	5	3	8	10	-
	Jokerit U20	U20 SM-liiga	29	5	3	8	10	-
	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	0	0	0	0	0	-
Ville Mäntymaa (D)	totals		33	4	2	6	26	9
	Tappara U18	U18 SM-sarja	1	0	0	0	2	-
	Tappara U20	U20 SM-liiga	32	4	2	6	24	9

Finland U18 — 2001-2002 Club Stats — Goalies
Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
Tommi Tervo (G)	totals		29	2.84	.909	-	-	-
	JYP U20	U20 SM-liiga	29	2.84	.909	-	-	-
	JYP	SM-liiga	0	-	-	-	-	-
Hannu Toivonen (G)	totals		36	-	-	-	-	-
	HPK U18	U18 SM-sarja	5	3.03	-	-	-	-
	HPK U20	U20 SM-liiga	31	3.29	.911	-	-	-
	HPK	SM-liiga	0	-	-	-	-	-

2001-2002 Finland U18 Staff

Head CoachJukka-Pekka Annala
Asst. CoachSeppo Karjalainen
Asst. CoachMatti Koivula
Team ManagerHannu Soro

Team Staff History

2001-2002 Finland U18 Captains

"C"

Joni Töykkälä

Team Captaincy History

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2001-2002 Finland U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players

Experience

Finland U18: 172 GP
Liiga: 28 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Finland (WC)
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Finland U20 (all) (International-Jr)

Finland U18 Games

Finland U18 — 2001-2002 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
04/29/2026 10:00 AM UTC	Czechia U18	Finland U18	2 - 1	U18 WJC
04/27/2026 12:00 PM UTC	Finland U18	Canada U18	0 - 7	U18 WJC
04/25/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Slovakia U18	Finland U18	4 - 5 (OT 61:50)	U18 WJC
04/24/2026 04:00 PM UTC	Finland U18	Latvia U18	2 - 0	U18 WJC
04/22/2026 12:00 PM UTC	Norway U18	Finland U18	1 - 6	U18 WJC

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Finland U18 History and Standings

Finland U18 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WJC-18	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WJC-18	4	2	1	-	1	0	13	12	8	2	3	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	WJC-18	4	2	1	-	0	1	18	9	7	1.75	3	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	18	10	9	2.25	2	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	23	14	9	2.25	2	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	WJC-18	3	2	1	-	0	0	13	7	6	2	2	Bronze game win
2020-2021	WJC-18	4	2	0	-	1	1	24	13	9	2.25	1	Bronze game loss
2019-2020	WJC-18	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	WJC-18	4	1	3	-	0	0	20	13	3	0.75	4	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	21	8	12	3	1	Champion
2016-2017	WJC-18	4	4	0	-	0	0	23	10	12	3	1	Final loss
2015-2016	WJC-18	4	2	1	-	1	0	13	9	8	2	2	Champion
2014-2015	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	14	6	9	2.25	2	Final loss
2013-2014	WJC-18	4	2	1	-	0	1	14	10	7	1.75	3	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	14	7	9	2.25	2	Bronze game win
2011-2012	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	15	9	9	2.25	2	Bronze game loss
2010-2011	WJC-18	4	2	2	-	0	0	16	15	6	1.5	3	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	WJC-18	4	3	0	-	1	0	21	11	11	2.75	1	Bronze game win
2008-2009	WJC-18	4	3	1	-	0	0	27	9	9	2.25	1	Bronze game win
2007-2008	WJC-18	4	2	2	-	0	0	15	15	6	1.5	3	Quarterfinal loss
2006-2007	WJC-18	4	1	2	-	0	1	6	10	4	1	5	Saved in relegation
2005-2006	WJC-18	4	3	0	1	-	-	12	7	7	1.75	1	Final loss
2004-2005	WJC-18	4	1	3	0	-	-	6	13	2	0.5	4	Saved in relegation
2003-2004	WJC-18	4	1	1	2	-	-	14	8	4	1	4	Saved in relegation
2002-2003	WJC-18	4	1	2	1	-	-	14	15	3	0.75	4	Saved in relegation
2001-2002	WJC-18	5	2	3	0	-	-	14	15	4	0.8	4	-
	WJC-18	5	4	1	0	-	-	22	7	8	1.6	2	Final group
2000-2001	WJC-18	4	4	0	0	-	-	17	3	8	2	1	Bronze game win
1999-2000	WJC-18	4	3	1	0	-	-	19	9	6	1.5	2	Champion
1998-1999	WJC-18	5	3	1	1	-	-	12	12	7	1.4		-

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.	Emil Järventie (F)	2026-2027	Tappara U20	U20 SM-sarja	11	15	3	18	4
2.	Sami Tavernier (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	9	7	8	15	18
3.	Kristian Tanus (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	10	5	10	15	4
4.	Sami Päivärinta (F)	2026-2027	HPK	Liiga	12	6	8	14	4
5.	Paavo Fugleberg (F)	2026-2027	TPS U20	U20 SM-sarja	11	7	6	13	2
6.	Atte Mäkinen (F)	2026-2027	TuusKi	II-divisioona	5	5	8	13	4
7.	Ville Väärälä (F)	2026-2027	Tappara U20	U20 SM-sarja	10	1	11	12	0
8.	Jesse Puljujärvi (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	NL	8	6	5	11	29
9.	Eelis Uronen (D)	2026-2027	HIFK U20	U20 SM-sarja	9	5	6	11	39
10.	Julius Nättinen (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	10	5	6	11	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Finland U18 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	17.72
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.84
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.96
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	17.65
2021-2022	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	17.64

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	12	17	11	28
2.	Mikael Granlund (F)	12	6	20	26
3.	Toni Rajala (F)	12	13	11	24
4.	Artturi Lehkonen (F)	14	10	9	19
5.	Kristian Vesalainen (F)	14	8	11	19

Franchise All-Time Goals

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	12	17	11	28
2.	Toni Rajala (F)	12	13	11	24
3.	Matti Hagman (F)	10	12	4	16
4.	Sean Bergenheim (F)	14	11	5	16
5.	Artturi Lehkonen (F)	14	10	9	19

Franchise All-Time Assists

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mikael Granlund (F)	12	6	20	26
2.	Aron Kiviharju (D)	16	0	16	16
3.	Jose Pekkala (F)	10	4	13	17
4.	Markus Granlund (F)	12	3	13	16
5.	Mika Välilä (F)	13	7	12	19

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Tomek Valtonen (F)	6	0	0	52
2.	Ilmari Pitkänen (F)	6	1	2	46
3.	Jari Munck (D)	15	3	7	41
4.	Jesperi Kotkaniemi (F)	14	4	15	37
5.	Mikael Aaltonen (D)	6	3	6	37

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aron Kiviharju (D)	16	0	16	16
2.	Seppo Urpalainen (F)	15	10	6	16
3.	Esa Keskinen (F)	15	9	4	13
4.	Tapio Koskinen (F)	15	6	3	9
5.	Jari Munck (D)	15	3	4	7

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Tero Toivola (F)	5	6	17	3.40
2.	Teemu Selänne (F)	6	7	16	2.67
3.	Sami Wahlsten (F)	5	7	13	2.60
4.	Vesa Viitakoski (F)	6	8	15	2.50
5.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	12	17	28	2.33

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Toni Rajala (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18	6	10	9	19	3.17	6
2.	Tero Toivola (F)	1985-1986	EJC-18	5	6	9	17	3.40	6
3.	Teemu Selänne (F)	1987-1988	EJC-18	6	7	9	16	2.67	8
4.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18	6	10	5	15	2.50	10
5.	Vesa Viitakoski (F)	1988-1989	EJC-18	6	8	7	15	2.50	6

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Toni Rajala (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18	6	10	9	19	3.17	6
2.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	2009-2010	WJC-18	6	10	5	15	2.50	10
3.	Matti Hagman (F)	1973-1974	EJC-19	5	10	2	12	2.40	0
4.	Vesa Viitakoski (F)	1988-1989	EJC-18	6	8	7	15	2.50	6
5.	Keijo Säilynoja (F)	1987-1988	EJC-18	6	8	4	12	2.00	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Finland U18 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jose Pekkala (F)	1978-1979	EJC-18	5	2	11	13	2.60	0
2.	Mikael Granlund (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18	6	2	11	13	2.17	0
3.	Miro Heiskanen (D)	2016-2017	WJC-18	7	2	10	12	1.71	0
4.	Toni Rajala (F)	2008-2009	WJC-18	6	10	9	19	3.17	6
5.	Tero Toivola (F)	1985-1986	EJC-18	5	6	9	17	3.40	6

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.	Tomek Valtonen (F)	1996-1997	EJC-18	6	0	0	0	0.00	52
2.	Ilmari Pitkänen (F)	2007-2008	WJC-18	6	1	1	2	0.33	46
3.	Jesperi Kotkaniemi (F)	2017-2018	WJC-18	7	3	6	9	1.29	37
4.	Mikael Aaltonen (D)	2008-2009	WJC-18	6	3	3	6	1.00	37
5.	Miro Hovinen (D)	2009-2010	WJC-18	6	1	0	1	0.17	33