What league does JYP U20 play in?

JYP U20 play in the U20 SM-sarja.

When was JYP U20 founded?

JYP U20 was founded in 1977 in Jyväskylä, FIN, Finland.

Where is JYP U20 based?

JYP U20 is based in Jyväskylä, FIN.

Who is the head coach of JYP U20?

The head coach of JYP U20 is Risto Kurkinen.

Who is the captain of JYP U20?

The captain of JYP U20 is Petteri Haveri.

What arena does JYP U20 play in?

JYP U20 play their home games at LähiTapiola Areena in Jyväskylä, FIN.

What are the team colors of JYP U20?

The team colors of JYP U20 are Red + Black + White.

JYP U20

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2015-2016 Season

JYP U20 were 12-34-4 in the 2015-16 U20 SM-liiga season with 37 points, 15th overall.

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2015-2016 JYP U20 Roster

JYP U20 — 2015-2016 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Tuomas Hautakangas (G)	30	1996	Tikkakoski, FIN	5'10"	168	L
	#41	Aleksanteri Heiskanen (G)	28	1998	Helsinki, FIN	5'11"	168	L
	#41	Jose Kangaskorte (G)	30	1996	Ylivieska, FIN	5'11"	152	L
	#35	Markus Ruusu (G)	29	1997	Jämsä, FIN	6'2"	176	L
	#34	Samuli Tervo (G)	29	1997	Mänttä, FIN	6'4"	192	L
	#34	Matias Vuorenmaa (G)	27	1998	Kajaani, FIN	5'10"	172	R
DEFENSEMEN
	#37	Roni Allén (D)	27	1998	Rovaniemi, FIN	6'0"	201	L
	#2	Miska Autio (D/F)	29	1996	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'2"	181	L
	#36	Kristian Falck (D)	28	1998	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'11"	181	L
	#37	Patrik Forsberg (D/F)	31	1995	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'3"	212	R
	#16	Hiskias Hakala (D/F)	29	1997	Vihti, FIN	6'2"	168	L
	#14	Petteri Haveri (D/F)"C"	31	1995	Alavus, FIN	6'2"	201	L
	#4	Juho Häyrinen (D)	30	1996	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'0"	190	L
	#37	Viljami Janhonen (D)	30	1996	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'9"	157	R
	#5	Akseli Kalliainen (D)	29	1997	Salla, FIN	6'2"	192	R
	#3	Antti Karjalainen (D)	30	1996	Tornio, FIN	6'4"	194	L
	#37	Juho Kinnunen (D)	29	1997	Muurame, FIN	6'1"	203	L
	#38	Aapo Laurikainen (D)"A"	30	1996	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'0"	161	L
	#36	Urho Lensu (D)	28	1998	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'0"	183	L
	#31	Alex Lindroos (D)"A"	31	1995	Sipoo, FIN	6'5"	243	L
	#9	Atte-Aleksi Narsakka (D/F)"A"	30	1996	Tikkakoski, FIN	5'10"	183	L
	#32	Miika Nenonen (D)	29	1997	Jämsänkoski, FIN	6'1"	205	L
	#36	Petrus Pietiläinen (D)	30	1996	Joensuu, FIN	6'1"	203	L
	#36	Ville Taskinen (D)	30	1996	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'10"	190	L
	#6	Ville Tiitinen (D)"C"	30	1995	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'10"	183	R
	#7	Atte Töyry (D)	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'10"	174	R
	#33	Janne Virkkula (D)	30	1996	Salla, FIN	5'9"	152	L
	#21	Antton Virtanen (D)	29	1997	Södertälje, SWE	6'0"	181	L
FORWARDS
	#16	Atte Antinaho (C)	31	1995	Kuopio, FIN	6'0"	187	R
	#32	Joose Antonen (RW/LW)	31	1995	Tampere, FIN	6'2"	198	R
	#26	Olli Jalkanen (F)	30	1996	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'10"	176	R
	#17	Jesse Jääskeläinen (F)	30	1996	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'11"	176	R
	#32	Joni Kentala (F)	30	1995		6'2"	181	R
	#37	Konsta Keteli (F)	28	1998	Ähtäri, FIN	6'1"	187	R
	#16	Kasper Korhonen (F)	29	1997	Laukaa, FIN	6'2"	194	R
	#15	Panu Linna (F)	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'8"	181	L
	#24	Justus Mikkonen (F)	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'0"	179	L
	#20	Olli Muittari (F)	31	1995	Saarijärvi, FIN	6'0"	185	L
	#23	Matias Mustonen (C/W)"A"	29	1997	Kajaani, FIN	5'9"	165	L
	#20	Jere Mäkitalo (F)	31	1995	Tornio, FIN	6'5"	196	L
	#31	Olli Palsola (C)Loan	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'9"	172	L
	#8	Henri Pennanen (F/D)	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	5'10"	174	L
	#36	Samuli Ratinen (LW)	28	1998	Saarijärvi, FIN	6'0"	203	L
	#31	Niclas Ruotsalainen (F)	31	1995	Kuopio, FIN	5'11"	181	R
	#25	Aleksi Ruusu (F)	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'0"	192	L
	#11	Lasse Salonkari (LW)"A"	31	1995	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'2"	187	L
	#13	Riku Sihvonen (RW/LW)	28	1998	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'3"	187	R
	#18	Jere Somero (LW/RW)	31	1995	Ylivieska, FIN	6'0"	194	L
	#12	Anton Stråka (C)	28	1998	Uusikaarlepyy, FIN	6'3"	209	L
	#27	Juuso Tapper (F)	29	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'1"	190	L
	#27	Riku Tiainen (RW)	31	1995	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'4"	185	L
	#22	Jerry Turkulainen (RW)"A"	28	1998	Mikkeli, FIN	5'7"	161	R
	#28	Vili Vesalainen (C)	28	1997	Jyväskylä, FIN	6'2"	207	L
	#29	Teemu Vääräkoski (C)	31	1995	Raahe, FIN	6'0"	203	L
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2015-2016 JYP U20 Staff

Head CoachRisto Kurkinen
Asst. CoachTomi Liukkonen
Goaltending CoachRoy Hellgren
Team ManagerIlmo Pappinen
Equipment ManagerAntti Vanhala

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2015-2016 JYP U20 Captains

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2015-2016 JYP U20 Demographics

JYP U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 SM-sarja
Team Colors: Red + Black + White
Town: Jyväskylä, FIN Map
Founded: 1977

2015-2016 JYP U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

54 players

Experience

JYP U20: 1 993 GP
Liiga: 15 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Diskos U18 (U18 II-divisioona)
Gladiators HT (II-divisioona)
JyKi (III-divisioona)
JYP (Liiga)
JYP U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
JYP U18 (U18 Mestis)
JYP/Diskos U20 (U20 Mestis)
KeuPa HT (Mestis)
KeuPa HT/Diskos U20
KeuPa HT/JyKi U20 (U20 Suomi-sarja)
Riemu (Suomi-sarja)
Riemu II (III-divisioona)
SJS (III-divisioona)
Urho (Suomi-sarja)

Arena Information

Arena Name: LähiTapiola Areena
Location: Jyväskylä, FIN
Capacity: 4 618
Construction Year: 1982
Secondary Arena: Tikkakosken jäähalli

JYP U20 Games

JYP U20 — 2015-2016 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/17/2026 12:30 PM UTC	JYP U20	KalPa U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/16/2026 03:00 PM UTC	Jukurit U20	JYP U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/02/2026 03:30 PM UTC	TPS U20	JYP U20	4 - 1	U20 SM-sarja
09/27/2026 01:40 PM UTC	Kiekko-Espoo U20	JYP U20	1 - 2	U20 SM-sarja
09/26/2026 10:45 AM UTC	Ilves U20	JYP U20	2 - 6	U20 SM-sarja

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Latest Transactions

JYP U20 — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
07/13/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Tuukka Heiskanen (F)	Powell River Kings	Details
06/01/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Noel Koivu (F)	KeuPa HT	Details
05/13/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Mirko Piipponen (D)	Urho	Details
04/27/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Miro Vapola (D)	JoKP	Details
12/23/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Veeti Louhivaara (G)	Chicago Steel	Details
08/21/2025	Confirmed	joining	Luukas Lavikainen (G)	SaPKo	Details
08/14/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Niklas Yliniva (F)	Urho	Details
07/31/2025	Confirmed	leaving	Altti Fjäder (D)	Shakers	Details

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JYP U20 History and Standings

JYP U20 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	U20 SM-sarja	9	3	4	-	1	1	27	31	12	1.33	10	-
2025-2026	U20 SM-sarja	44	21	14	-	5	4	134	119	77	1.75	4	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	U20 SM-sarja	44	10	23	-	6	5	103	143	47	1.07	15	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	38	21	9	-	5	3	164	109	76	2	4	Quarterfinal loss
2022-2023	U20 SM-sarja	45	22	18	-	1	4	139	132	72	1.6	11	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	23	15	6	-	1	1	80	52	48	2.09	5	Final group
2021-2022	U20 SM-sarja	45	15	22	-	4	4	119	146	57	1.27	12	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	19	9	7	-	1	2	63	47	31	1.63	11	Final group
2020-2021	U20 SM-sarja	23	10	13	-	2	2	72	93	30	1.3	11	First round loss
	U20 SM-sarja	23	10	13	-	2	2	72	93	30	1.3	11	Final group
2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	52	15	22	-	10	5	164	176	70	1.35	10	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-liiga	34	16	18	-	3	4	113	118	49	1.44	10	Final group
2018-2019	U20 SM-liiga	18	14	2	-	1	1	80	56	45	2.5	1	Playoffs Qualifier loss
	U20 SM-liiga	34	11	21	-	1	1	93	133	36	1.06	17	Final group
2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	53	23	13	-	12	5	203	176	98	1.85	4	Quarterfinal loss
	U20 SM-liiga	35	20	3	-	8	4	145	107	80	2.29	2	Final group
2016-2017	U20 SM-liiga	48	19	19	-	6	4	158	159	73	1.52	12	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	50	9	34	-	3	4	112	205	37	0.74	15	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	48	11	26	-	4	7	115	178	48	1	14	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	U20 SM-liiga	48	15	28	-	3	2	139	162	53	1.1	14	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	U20 SM-liiga	48	21	21	-	4	2	139	162	73	1.52	9	Quarterfinal loss
2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	48	23	15	-	5	5	176	155	84	1.75	4	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	U20 SM-liiga	42	18	11	-	9	4	153	121	76	1.81	4	Champion
2009-2010	U20 SM-liiga	10	7	2	-	1	0	45	30	23	2.3	1	Saved in relegation
	U20 SM-liiga	42	11	23	-	2	6	140	160	43	1.02	14	Relegation Play
2008-2009	U20 SM-liiga	42	18	21	-	1	2	130	139	58	1.38	10	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	U20 SM-liiga	42	24	9	-	6	3	183	131	87	2.07	1	Bronze game win
2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	6	4	0	1	1	0	40	16	11	1.83	1	Saved in relegation
	U20 SM-liiga	42	13	26	3	0	0	123	155	29	0.69	14	Relegation Play
2005-2006	U20 SM-liiga	39	19	12	5	1	2	125	107	47	1.21	3	Champion

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

JYP U20 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Jere Inkinen (F)	2026-2027	Jokerit U18	U18 SM-sarja	10	7	7	14	4
2.	Tino Aunala (D)	2026-2027	Urho	Suomi-sarja	7	1	10	11	6
3.	Anttoni Honka (D)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	9	6	4	10	2
4.	Julius Nättinen (F)	2026-2027	HC Ajoie	NL	9	4	6	10	0
5.	Iiro Jääskeläinen (F)	2026-2027	Kraft	II-divisioona	4	2	8	10	2
6.	Samu Markkula (F)	2026-2027	TUTO Hockey	Mestis	7	2	8	10	2
7.	Tuukka Heiskanen (F)	2026-2027	Powell River Kings	BCHL	7	3	6	9	0
8.	Joonas Alanne (F)	2026-2027	Kaltern/Caldaro	IHL	4	0	9	9	2
9.	Joel Sund (F)	2026-2027	KuRy	II-divisioona	4	3	5	8	4
10.	Santeri Huovila (F)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	6	1	7	8	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

JYP U20 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.60
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.50
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.27
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	19.10
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	19.36

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Matias Mustonen (F)	163	58	73	131
2.	Tuomo Räty (F)	96	72	53	125
3.	Justus Mikkonen (F)	148	64	52	116
4.	Mikko Liukkonen (F)	130	59	56	116
5.	Lasse Jämsen (F)	96	62	52	114

Franchise All-Time Goals

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tuomo Räty (F)	96	72	53	125
2.	Justus Mikkonen (F)	148	64	52	116
3.	Lasse Jämsen (F)	96	62	52	114
4.	Mikko Liukkonen (F)	130	59	56	116
5.	Matias Mustonen (F)	163	58	73	131

Franchise All-Time Assists

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Kohvakka (F)	113	31	74	105
2.	Matias Mustonen (F)	163	58	73	131
3.	Juuso Mörsky (F)	119	27	72	99
4.	Samuli Ratinen (F)	93	30	63	93
5.	Balázs Varga (F)	107	47	62	109

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Juha Hanhikoski (D)	120	19	66	298
2.	Olli-Petteri Viinikainen (D)	89	8	20	245
3.	Mikko Väänänen (D)	120	12	24	202
4.	Kaarlo Jormakka (F)	127	46	75	191
5.	Marko Virtanen (F)	84	46	106	179

Franchise All-Time Games Played

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Onni Boman (F)	174	35	53	88
2.	Matias Mustonen (F)	163	58	73	131
3.	Tommi Niskanen (F)	156	44	47	91
4.	Justus Mikkonen (F)	148	64	52	116
5.	Jani Pollari (F)	147	30	30	60

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Raimo Summanen (F)	9	12	24	2.67
2.	Miika Nenonen (D)	1	0	2	2.00
3.	Juha Ikonen (F)	67	41	96	1.43
4.	Tero Lehikoinen (F)	35	31	50	1.43
5.	Pasi Sinikunnas (F)	42	28	57	1.36

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Santeri Huovila (F)	2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	39	16	52	68	1.74	10
2.	Marko Virtanen (F)	1988-1989	Jr. A I-divisioona	25	30	33	63	2.52	22
3.	Balázs Varga (F)	2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	40	27	33	60	1.50	46
4.	Mikko Virtanen (F)	2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	40	16	36	52	1.30	52
5.	Lasse Jämsen (F)	1993-1994	U20 SM-liiga	35	30	21	51	1.46	38

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Marko Virtanen (F)	1988-1989	Jr. A I-divisioona	25	30	33	63	2.52	22
2.	Lasse Jämsen (F)	1993-1994	U20 SM-liiga	35	30	21	51	1.46	38
3.	Tuomo Räty (F)	1988-1989	Jr. A I-divisioona	28	30	20	50	1.79	12
4.	Balázs Varga (F)	2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	40	27	33	60	1.50	46
5.	Justus Mikkonen (F)	2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	45	27	21	48	1.07	20

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Santeri Huovila (F)	2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	39	16	52	68	1.74	10
2.	Mikko Virtanen (F)	2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	40	16	36	52	1.30	52
3.	Juuso Mörsky (F)	2009-2010	U20 SM-liiga	39	13	34	47	1.21	54
4.	Ossi-Veikka Vuontisvaara (D)	2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	47	8	34	42	0.89	36
5.	Marko Virtanen (F)	1988-1989	Jr. A I-divisioona	25	30	33	63	2.52	22

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

JYP U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mikko Väänänen (D)	1998-1999	U20 SM-liiga	35	6	8	14	0.40	130
2.	Juha Hanhikoski (D)	1995-1996	U20 SM-liiga	35	6	14	20	0.57	110
3.	Juha Hanhikoski (D)	1996-1997	U20 SM-liiga	35	5	15	20	0.57	105
4.	Lauri Taipalus (D)	2007-2008	U20 SM-liiga	32	8	12	20	0.63	101
5.	Olli-Petteri Viinikainen (D)	2018-2019	U20 SM-liiga	25	6	5	11	0.44	98