What league does Kiekko-Espoo U20 play in?

Kiekko-Espoo U20 play in the U20 SM-sarja.

When was Kiekko-Espoo U20 founded?

Kiekko-Espoo U20 was founded in 1984 in Espoo, FIN, Finland.

Where is Kiekko-Espoo U20 based?

Kiekko-Espoo U20 is based in Espoo, FIN.

Who is the head coach of Kiekko-Espoo U20?

The head coach of Kiekko-Espoo U20 is Saku Martikainen.

Who is the captain of Kiekko-Espoo U20?

The captain of Kiekko-Espoo U20 is Oskari Lemetyinen.

What arena does Kiekko-Espoo U20 play in?

Kiekko-Espoo U20 play their home games at Espoo Metro Areena in Espoo, FIN.

What are the team colors of Kiekko-Espoo U20?

The team colors of Kiekko-Espoo U20 are Blue + White + Yellow.

Blues U20

U20 SM-sarja

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2018-2019

2018-2019 Season

Blues U20 were 35-14-3 in the 2018-19 U20 SM-liiga season with 99 points, 2nd overall.

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2018-2019 Blues U20 Roster

Blues U20 — 2018-2019 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Aleksanteri Heiskanen (G)	28	1998	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	168	L
	#1	Petri Iisakka (G)	26	2000	Kauniainen, FIN	6'0"	174	L
	#1	Riku Ruotsalainen (G)	27	1999		6'0"	170	L
	#35	Olli Turunen (G)	26	2000	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'1"	183	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Jaakko Haarti (D)	27	1999	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	176	R
	#15	Justus Haavanlammi (D)	27	1999	Pori, FIN	6'1"	198	L
	#17	Miika Heiskari (D)	26	2000	Espoo, FIN	5'9"	165	L
	#12	Juhani Merikanto (D)"A"	28	1998	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	185	R
	#11	Ville Rautiala (D)	26	2000	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	194	L
	#14	Jesper Savolainen (D)	26	2000	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	185	R
	#3	Lauri Sertti (D)	27	1999	Espoo, FIN	6'1"	190	L
	#7	Daniel Takkunen (D)	26	2000	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	179	L
	#4	Joona Tamminen (D)	26	2000	Lohja, FIN	5'10"	174	L
FORWARDS
	#21	Alexander Forslund (C)	25	2001	Kirkkonummi, FIN	6'0"	168	L
	#22	Roni Hirvonen (C/W)	24	2002	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	179	L
	#19	Anton Holm (LW)	26	2000	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	168	L
	#36	Miki Jurmu (C)	29	1997	Espoo, FIN	5'8"	176	L
	#28	Olli Kohonen (F)	26	2000	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	183	L
	#23	Eelis Laaksonen (F)	26	2000	Oulu, FIN	6'1"	185	L
	#20	Markus Lahtinen (F)"A"	28	1998	Espoo, FIN	5'10"	185	L
	#8	Leevi Lemberg (RW)	27	1999	Vantaa, FIN	6'1"	203	R
	#5	Oskari Lemetyinen (C)"C"	28	1998	Espoo, FIN	5'9"	176	L
	#26	Jere Manninen (RW)	27	1998	Göteborg, SWE	5'11"	170	L
	#24	Veeti Miettinen (LW/RW)	25	2001	Espoo, FIN	5'9"	172	L
	#18	Jesse Pesonen (LW/RW)	26	2000	Savonlinna, FIN	5'10"	181	L
	#9	Rastin Rostami (F)	28	1998		5'9"	172	L
	#25	Patrik Siikanen (LW/C)	26	2000	Espoo, FIN	6'1"	203	L
	#13	Niko Somppi (C)	26	2000	Tuusula, FIN	5'10"	183	L
	#27	Miro Uunimäki (LW)	26	2000		5'10"	159	L
	#16	Petteri Villanen (LW)	27	1999	Espoo, FIN	5'7"	157	L
Position: G: 4, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 19.59 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 179 lbsCompare with other teams »

2018-2019 Blues U20 Staff

Head CoachSaku Martikainen
Asst. CoachSami Sundberg
Goaltending CoachSami Äikää
Team ManagerNiko Merikanto
Conditioning CoachJussi-Pekka Kurtti
Dir. of CoachingOskari Hämäläinen
Dir. of CoachingToni Jokela
Equipment ManagerMauri Lahtinen
Equipment ManagerKari Tanninen
Equipment ManagerTimo Vähäjylkkä

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2018-2019 Blues U20 Captains

"C"

Oskari Lemetyinen

"A"

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2018-2019 Kiekko-Espoo U20 Demographics

Kiekko-Espoo U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 SM-sarja
Team Colors: Blue + White + Yellow
Town: Espoo, FIN Map
Founded: 1984

2018-2019 Blues U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

29 players
1 player

Experience

Blues U20: 1 658 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Hunters (Suomi-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo (Liiga)
Kiekko-Espoo U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo U16 Ch (U16 Mestis)
Kiekko-Espoo U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
Kiekko-Espoo U18 Ch (U18 Mestis)
Kiekko-Espoo U20 Ch (U20 Mestis)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Espoo Metro Areena
Location: Espoo, FIN
Capacity: 6 982
Construction Year: 1999

Kiekko-Espoo U20 Games

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — 2018-2019 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/21/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HPK U20	Kiekko-Espoo U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/17/2026 10:40 AM UTC	Kiekko-Espoo U20	Jukurit U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/15/2026 03:40 PM UTC	Kiekko-Espoo U20	Ässät U20	6 - 3	U20 SM-sarja
10/11/2026 11:30 AM UTC	HIFK U20	Kiekko-Espoo U20	4 - 2	U20 SM-sarja
10/10/2026 02:00 PM UTC	KooKoo U20	Kiekko-Espoo U20	2 - 5	U20 SM-sarja

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Latest Transactions

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
07/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luca Santala (F)	London Knights	Details
07/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Atte Vuori (F)	Everett Silvertips	Details
07/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Oskari Ahmajärvi (G)	Brampton Steelheads	Details
07/07/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Noel Pakarinen (F)	Penticton Vees	Details
07/03/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Oliver Torkki (F)	Swift Current Broncos	Details
06/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Tuomo Saavola (F)	Pyry Hockey	Details
06/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Atte Heinänen (D)	Ketterä	Details
05/11/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Noel Pakarinen (F)	Michigan Tech	Details

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Kiekko-Espoo U20 History and Standings

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Kiekko-Espoo U20
2026-2027	U20 SM-sarja	13	8	5	-	0	0	53	36	24	1.85	5	-
2025-2026	U20 SM-sarja	44	20	14	-	4	6	142	111	74	1.68	5	Champion
2024-2025	U20 SM-sarja	44	20	14	-	6	4	147	114	76	1.73	6	Final loss
2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	38	19	12	-	3	4	126	97	67	1.76	10	Qualification Cancelled
2022-2023	U20 SM-sarja	45	19	20	-	2	4	136	150	65	1.44	12	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	23	15	5	-	1	2	80	52	49	2.13	4	Final group
2021-2022	U20 SM-sarja	45	18	24	-	3	0	122	150	60	1.33	11	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	19	10	8	-	1	0	66	68	32	1.68	10	Final group
2020-2021	U20 SM-sarja	21	4	17	-	0	5	52	98	17	0.81	15	Season Cancelled
	U20 SM-sarja	21	4	17	-	0	5	52	98	17	0.81	15	Final group
2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	18	10	6	-	0	2	74	61	32	1.78	4	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-liiga	34	15	19	-	2	2	98	124	45	1.32	11	Final group
Blues U20
2018-2019	U20 SM-liiga	52	26	14	-	9	3	190	138	99	1.9	2	Final loss
	U20 SM-liiga	34	18	9	-	5	2	124	83	66	1.94	3	Final group
2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	53	27	12	-	10	4	211	156	105	1.98	3	Quarterfinal loss
	U20 SM-liiga	35	15	9	-	8	3	129	98	64	1.83	4	Final group
2016-2017	U20 SM-liiga	48	26	10	-	6	6	193	123	96	2	3	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	50	25	16	-	3	6	205	154	87	1.74	6	Final loss
2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	48	28	7	-	3	10	206	145	100	2.08	2	Bronze game win
2013-2014	U20 SM-liiga	48	34	7	-	4	3	237	116	113	2.35	1	Champion
2012-2013	U20 SM-liiga	48	27	15	-	3	3	188	129	90	1.88	2	Final loss
2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	48	28	7	-	7	6	224	153	104	2.17	2	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	U20 SM-liiga	42	23	10	-	5	4	159	124	83	1.98	2	Final loss
2009-2010	U20 SM-liiga	42	17	14	-	3	8	131	119	65	1.55	9	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	U20 SM-liiga	42	28	7	-	5	2	172	90	96	2.29	1	Champion
2007-2008	U20 SM-liiga	42	20	10	-	8	4	150	108	80	1.9	3	Semifinal loss
2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	42	28	6	5	1	2	147	79	65	1.55	1	Final loss
2005-2006	U20 SM-liiga	39	19	16	4	0	0	104	105	42	1.08	7	Bronze game win
2004-2005	U20 SM-liiga	39	19	11	9	3	6	121	96	50	1.28	4	Bronze game loss
2003-2004	U20 SM-liiga	41	20	16	5	1	4	166	136	46	1.12	7	Quarterfinal loss

Kiekko-Espoo U20 Tournament Statistics

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2014-2015	JCWC	4	0	3	-	0	1	9	18	1	0.25	5	Placement game loss

Kiekko-Espoo U20 Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Camilo Miettinen (F)	2026-2027	Colombia	-	4	12	14	26	2
2.	Emil Eriksson (F)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo U20 Ch	U20 Mestis	10	12	9	21	8
3.	Joonas Virtanen (F)	2026-2027	Matinkylä Ducks	III-divisioona	6	9	12	21	0
4.	Daniel Mäkiaho (F)	2026-2027	HIFK	Liiga	12	9	8	17	4
5.	Samu Sauvonsaari (D)	2026-2027	Matinkylä Ducks	III-divisioona	6	9	5	14	2
6.	Niklas Andersson (F)	2026-2027	Karhu-Kissat	III-divisioona	6	8	5	13	2
7.	Alexander Sandman (F)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo U20 Ch	U20 Mestis	10	6	7	13	16
8.	Lukas Olenius (F)	2026-2027	Haukat	Suomi-sarja	8	5	8	13	18
9.	Roni Hirvonen (F)	2026-2027	Kärpät	Liiga	14	3	10	13	4
10.	Topias Telsavaara (D)	2026-2027	Kiekko-Espoo U20 Ch	U20 Mestis	9	2	10	12	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.81
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.75
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.36
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.63
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.71

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Veeti Miettinen (F)	138	80	78	158
2.	Karo Koivunen (F)	128	44	85	129
3.	Riku Kuusisto (F)	93	64	58	122
4.	Jarkko Immonen (F)	107	50	71	121
5.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	92	55	64	119

Franchise All-Time Goals

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Veeti Miettinen (F)	138	80	78	158
2.	Sami Blomqvist (F)	101	66	47	113
3.	Riku Kuusisto (F)	93	64	58	122
4.	Tatu Kanerva (F)	153	60	43	103
5.	Petro Koivunen (F)	69	59	58	117

Franchise All-Time Assists

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Karo Koivunen (F)	128	44	85	129
2.	Veeti Miettinen (F)	138	80	78	158
3.	Tuomas Suoniemi (F)	107	31	75	106
4.	Jarkko Immonen (F)	107	50	71	121
5.	Joonas Niemelä (F)	106	40	70	110

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Tommy Willberg (D)	138	6	26	203
2.	Janne Jalasvaara (D)	103	20	63	171
3.	Joonas Niemelä (F)	106	40	110	161
4.	Eemeli Mäkinen (D)	68	9	20	160
5.	Karo Koivunen (F)	128	44	129	154

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tatu Kanerva (F)	153	60	43	103
2.	Mikko Lepola (F)	145	17	41	58
3.	Atte Heinänen (D)	144	7	22	29
4.	Oskari Lemetyinen (F)	141	31	54	85
5.	Veeti Miettinen (F)	138	80	78	158

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jan Långbacka (F)	5	5	11	2.20
2.	Jani Elgbacka (D)	1	0	2	2.00
3.	Marco Poulsen (F)	34	26	64	1.88
4.	Juho Keinänen (F)	6	7	11	1.83
5.	Petro Koivunen (F)	69	59	117	1.70

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	47	35	39	74	1.57	20
2.	Veeti Miettinen (F)	2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	52	42	31	73	1.40	6
3.	Kasper Björkqvist (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	45	28	38	66	1.47	32
4.	Antti Suomela (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	44	27	38	65	1.48	12
5.	Marco Poulsen (F)	1989-1990	Jr. A SM-sarja	34	26	38	64	1.88	24

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Veeti Miettinen (F)	2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	52	42	31	73	1.40	6
2.	Sami Blomqvist (F)	2008-2009	U20 SM-liiga	41	40	21	61	1.49	28
3.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	47	35	39	74	1.57	20
4.	Aarne Talvitie (F)	2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	41	34	24	58	1.41	34
5.	Tatu Kanerva (F)	2016-2017	U20 SM-liiga	46	31	21	52	1.13	36

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	47	35	39	74	1.57	20
2.	Kasper Björkqvist (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	45	28	38	66	1.47	32
3.	Antti Suomela (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	44	27	38	65	1.48	12
4.	Marco Poulsen (F)	1989-1990	Jr. A SM-sarja	34	26	38	64	1.88	24
5.	Iikka Kangasniemi (F)	2013-2014	U20 SM-liiga	42	22	38	60	1.43	28

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Kiekko-Espoo U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Joonas Niemelä (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	31	11	30	41	1.32	99
2.	Eemeli Mäkinen (D)	2000-2001	U20 SM-liiga	29	5	6	11	0.38	98
3.	Peter Ahola (D)	1986-1987	Jr. A SM-sarja	33	6	12	18	0.55	97
4.	Tommy Willberg (D)	2024-2025	U20 SM-sarja	38	1	4	5	0.13	96
5.	Jere Sallinen (F)	2007-2008	U20 SM-liiga	36	11	19	30	0.83	94