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 Mika Marttila.

Who is the captain of Finland U18?

The captain of Finland U18 is Kasper Björkqvist.

Who is the general manager of Finland U18?

The general manager of Finland U18 is Timo Backman.

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2014-2015

2014-2015 Season

Finland U18 were 3-1-0 in the 2014-15 WJC-18 season with 9 points, 2nd in the B and 3rd overall.

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2014-2015 Finland U18 Roster

Finland U18 — 2014-2015 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Christian Heljanko (G)	29	1997	Askola, FIN	6'0"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#1	Veini Vehviläinen (G)	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'1"	192	L	Mestis
	#31	Nico Vikstén (G)	29	1997	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	190	L	U20 SM-sarja
DEFENSEMEN
	#5	Otto Leskinen (D)	29	1997	Pieksämäki, FIN	5'11"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#4	Jesper Mattila (D)	29	1997	Tampere, FIN	5'11"	183	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#3	Markus Niemeläinen (D)	28	1998	Kuopio, FIN	6'6"	190	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#9	Vili Saarijärvi (D)"A"	29	1997	Rovaniemi, FIN	5'10"	172	R	USHL
	#12	Robin Salo (D)	28	1998	Espoo, FIN	6'1"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#24	Veeti Vainio (D)	29	1997	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	185	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#6	Juuso Välimäki (D)	28	1998	Tampere, FIN	6'3"	220	L	U20 SM-sarja
FORWARDS
	#10	Sebastian Aho (C/W)	29	1997	Rauma, FIN	6'0"	190	L	Liiga
	#11	Kasper Björkqvist (RW/LW)"C"	29	1997	Espoo, FIN	6'1"	198	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#27	Patrik Laine (LW/RW)	28	1998	Tampere, FIN	6'5"	216	R	Mestis
	#28	Julius Mattila (C)	29	1997	Tampere, FIN	5'11"	174	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#14	Joonas Niemelä (C/W)	29	1997	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	181	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#25	Julius Nättinen (C/W)"A"	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'2"	205	L	Mestis
	#15	Petrus Palmu (RW/LW)	29	1997	Joensuu, FIN	5'6"	185	L	OHL
	#29	Topi Piipponen (LW/RW)	29	1997	Siilinjärvi, FIN	6'1"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#21	Jesse Puljujärvi (RW/LW)	28	1998	Älvkarleby, SWE	6'4"	201	R	Liiga
	#16	Arttu Ruotsalainen (C)	28	1997	Oulu, FIN	5'9"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#18	Aleksi Saarela (C)	29	1997	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	201	L	Liiga
	#19	Jonne Tammela (LW/RW)	29	1997	Ylivieska, FIN	5'11"	196	L	Liiga
	#20	Sami Tavernier (RW)	29	1997	Annemasse, FRA	6'0"	174	R	U20 SM-sarja
Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 13Av Age: 17.74 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2014-2015 Finland U18 Staff

Head CoachMika Marttila
Asst. CoachPetri Pulkkinen
Goaltending CoachAki Näykki
General ManagerTimo Backman
Team ManagerArto Sihvonen
Equipment ManagerTapani Salmi
Video CoachJussi Ahokas
Video CoachRauli Urama
Video CoachJukka Varmanen

Team Staff History

2014-2015 Finland U18 Captains

"C"

Kasper Björkqvist

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2014-2015 Finland U18 Roster Facts

Nationalities

23 players

Experience

Finland U18: 147 GP
Liiga: 174 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

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

Finland U18 Games

Finland U18 — 2014-2015 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.	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.	Paavo Fugleberg (F)	2026-2027	TPS U20	U20 SM-sarja	12	10	7	17	2
4.	Sami Tavernier (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	11	8	9	17	20
5.	Julius Nättinen (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	14	7	8	15	6
6.	Sami Päivärinta (F)	2026-2027	HPK	Liiga	15	6	9	15	4
7.	Samu Markkula (F)	2026-2027	TUTO Hockey	Mestis	10	4	11	15	2
8.	Roni Hirvonen (F)	2026-2027	Kärpät	Liiga	16	4	11	15	4
9.	Sebastian Aho (F)	2026-2027	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	11	6	8	14	12
10.	Eelis Uronen (D)	2026-2027	HIFK U20	U20 SM-sarja	11	5	9	14	39

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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	17.76
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.88
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	17.68

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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