What league does HPK U20 play in?

HPK U20 play in the U20 SM-sarja.

When was HPK U20 founded?

HPK U20 was founded in 1929 in Hämeenlinna, FIN, Finland.

Where is HPK U20 based?

HPK U20 is based in Hämeenlinna, FIN.

Who is the head coach of HPK U20?

The head coach of HPK U20 is Matti Tiilikainen.

Who is the captain of HPK U20?

The captain of HPK U20 is Paavo Tyni.

What arena does HPK U20 play in?

HPK U20 play their home games at Pohjantähti areena in Hämeenlinna, FIN.

What are the team colors of HPK U20?

The team colors of HPK U20 are Orange + Black + White.

HPK U20

U20 SM-sarja

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2017-2018 Season

HPK U20 were 40-6-7 in the 2017-18 U20 SM-liiga season with 122 points, 1st overall.

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2017-2018 HPK U20 Roster

HPK U20 — 2017-2018 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (G)	27	1999	Espoo, FIN	6'5"	223	L
	#34	Ville Ruokonen (G)	28	1998	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'11"	190	L
	#30	Roni Salmenkangas (G)	27	1999	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	165	L
	#1	Roope Tolvanen (G)	29	1997	Varkaus, FIN	5'9"	165	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#26	Aleksi Akkanen (D)	27	1999	Lappeenranta, FIN	5'9"	174	L
	#37	Niclas Almari (D)	28	1998	Espoo, FIN	6'2"	190	L
	#41	Niklas Helin (D)	29	1997	Hyvinkää, FIN	6'0"	172	L
	#4	Valtteri Jeskanen (D)	25	2000	Hyvinkää, FIN	6'0"	181	L
	#43	Henri Knaapi (D)	27	1999	Hyvinkää, FIN	6'0"	183	R
	#15	Toni Kontio (D)	27	1999	Hämeenlinna, FIN	5'10"	176	L
	#6	Matti Laitila (D)	27	1999	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'3"	190	L
	#22	Otto Latvala (D)	27	1999	Alajärvi, FIN	6'6"	214	R
	#43	Markus Niemeläinen (D)	28	1998	Kuopio, FIN	6'6"	190	L
	#42	Pasi Palmumäki (D)	28	1998	Hyvinkää, FIN	5'10"	192	R
	#27	Aleksi Särkisilta (D)	27	1999	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	209	L
	#33	Teemu Tenhunen (D)"A"	29	1997	Nurmijärvi, FIN	6'0"	174	R
	#44	Paavo Tyni (D)"C"	29	1997	Hattula, FIN	5'10"	179	L
	#7	Joonas Uimonen (D)	28	1998	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'3"	207	L
	#4	Joonas Virtanen (D)	26	2000	Lempäälä, FIN	6'1"	198	L
FORWARDS
	#40	Santtu Hakanen (C)	25	2001	Tampere, FIN	5'7"	172	L
	#23	Kasperi Heinänen (F)	25	2001	Forssa, FIN	5'10"	176	L
	#23	Jere Innala (LW)	28	1998	Hauho, FIN	5'9"	183	L
	#21	Eemeli Jeskanen (LW)	29	1997	Hyvinkää, FIN	5'10"	192	L
	#3	Janne Jokinen (RW)	27	1999	Janakkala, FIN	5'10"	172	L
	#10	Leevi Kannisto (RW)	28	1998	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'0"	187	L
	#28	Kristjan Kombe (C/W)	26	2000	Kuressaare, EST	6'2"	190	L
		Nikolaj Krag Christensen (C)	28	1998	Rødovre, DEN	6'3"	201	L
	#11	Jaakko Kuusisto (LW)	29	1997	Hyvinkää, FIN	5'9"	183	L
	#6	Wäinö Lehkonen (C)	26	1999	Hämeenlinna, FIN	5'9"	168	L
	#45	Olli Maansaari (C)	27	1999	Valkeakoski, FIN	5'11"	183	L
	#24	Niilo-Kustaa Määttä (C)"A"	29	1997	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'1"	192	L
	#20	Jesse Niemi (RW)	29	1997	Vantaa, FIN	5'10"	172	L
	#19	Valtteri Puustinen (RW/LW)	27	1999	Kuopio, FIN	5'9"	183	R
	#14	Miku Ronkainen (LW/RW)	29	1997	Uusikaupunki, FIN	5'10"	179	L
	#29	Miska Ronkainen (LW)	27	1999	Forssa, FIN	5'10"	179	L
	#12	Erkka Seppälä (C)"A"	27	1999	Hämeenlinna, FIN	5'9"	172	L
	#38	Valtteri Suni (LW)	26	2000	Hämeenlinna, FIN	5'9"	174	L
	#38	Eetu Tuulola (RW)	28	1998	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'2"	225	R
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2017-2018 HPK U20 Staff

Head CoachMatti Tiilikainen
Asst. CoachMarko Rairama
Goaltending CoachValtteri Salo
Team ManagerMatti Hautakangas
Team ManagerPekka Kari-Koskinen
Conditioning CoachIsmo Rairama
Equipment ManagerLasse Jokinen
Equipment ManagerJuhani Kannel
Equipment ManagerJari Virtanen
Skills CoachMax Kenig

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2017-2018 HPK U20 Captains

"C"

Paavo Tyni

"A"

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2017-2018 HPK U20 Demographics

HPK U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 SM-sarja
Team Colors: Orange + Black + White
Town: Hämeenlinna, FIN Map
Founded: 1929

2017-2018 HPK U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

36 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

HPK U20: 1 984 GP
SHL: 5 GP
Liiga: 274 GP
AHL: 2 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

FPS (Suomi-sarja)
HPK (Liiga)
HPK U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
HPK U18 (U18 Mestis)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Pohjantähti areena
Location: Hämeenlinna, FIN
Capacity: 5 360
Construction Year: 1979

HPK U20 Games

HPK U20 — 2017-2018 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/23/2026 03:30 PM UTC	Ilves U20	HPK U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/21/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HPK U20	Kiekko-Espoo U20	-	U20 SM-sarja
10/17/2026 01:30 PM UTC	HPK U20	Lukko U20	2 - 3 (OT 64:54)	U20 SM-sarja
10/10/2026 09:30 AM UTC	HPK U20	Kärpät U20	1 - 3	U20 SM-sarja
10/07/2026 03:30 PM UTC	HPK U20	Jukurit U20	7 - 4	U20 SM-sarja

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Latest Transactions

HPK U20 — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/19/2026	Loan	leaving	Elmeri Vuori (D)	FPS	Details
09/19/2026	Loan	leaving	Joona Ranta (D)	FPS	Details
09/19/2026	Loan	leaving	Matias Rintanen (D)	FPS	Details
08/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Toivo Nummela (D)	HC Panter	Details
08/23/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Anton Määttä (F)	HC Panter	Details
07/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Filip Klíma (F)	Mountfield HK U20	Details
06/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Olli Eloranta (F)	SaiPa U20	Details
04/12/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Totte Pulli (F)	Hermes	Details

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HPK U20 History and Standings

HPK U20 — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	U20 SM-sarja	11	7	1	-	0	3	48	25	24	2.18	6	-
2025-2026	U20 SM-sarja	44	19	15	-	2	8	143	128	69	1.57	8	Bronze game win
2024-2025	U20 SM-sarja	44	11	25	-	1	7	127	169	42	0.95	17	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	U20 SM-sarja	38	18	11	-	5	4	130	100	68	1.79	8	Eighth Final Loss
2022-2023	U20 SM-sarja	22	10	9	-	1	2	77	76	34	1.55	6	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	23	9	12	-	1	1	67	69	30	1.3	16	Final group
2021-2022	U20 SM-sarja	44	15	19	-	5	5	137	149	60	1.36	10	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	19	9	5	-	2	3	72	51	34	1.79	7	Final group
2020-2021	U20 SM-sarja	23	10	13	-	3	0	77	94	27	1.17	14	Did not make playoffs
	U20 SM-sarja	23	10	13	-	3	0	77	94	27	1.17	14	Final group
2019-2020	U20 SM-liiga	52	25	18	-	4	5	164	146	88	1.69	6	Playoffs Cancelled
	U20 SM-liiga	34	20	14	-	2	3	104	90	61	1.79	6	Final group
2018-2019	U20 SM-liiga	52	22	23	-	4	3	159	174	77	1.48	8	Quarterfinal loss
	U20 SM-liiga	34	17	14	-	1	2	108	104	55	1.62	8	Final group
2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	53	35	6	-	5	7	203	104	122	2.3	1	Quarterfinal loss
	U20 SM-liiga	35	24	4	-	3	4	137	72	82	2.34	1	Final group
2016-2017	U20 SM-liiga	48	29	11	-	5	3	173	113	100	2.08	1	Champion
2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	50	21	19	-	6	4	141	151	79	1.58	9	Bronze game loss
2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	48	21	15	-	7	5	192	157	82	1.71	6	Final loss
2013-2014	U20 SM-liiga	48	21	19	-	3	5	146	141	74	1.54	8	First round loss
2012-2013	U20 SM-liiga	48	28	11	-	3	6	142	103	96	2	1	Champion
2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	48	25	19	-	1	3	176	164	80	1.67	7	Bronze game win
2010-2011	U20 SM-liiga	42	28	8	-	3	3	176	97	93	2.21	1	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	U20 SM-liiga	42	20	16	-	2	4	134	125	68	1.62	6	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	U20 SM-liiga	42	18	16	-	5	3	146	129	67	1.6	6	Semifinal loss
2007-2008	U20 SM-liiga	42	20	13	-	2	7	144	145	71	1.69	4	Bronze game loss
2006-2007	U20 SM-liiga	6	4	0	1	0	1	32	13	10	1.67	2	Saved in relegation
	U20 SM-liiga	42	11	24	4	1	2	97	149	30	0.71	13	Relegation Play
2005-2006	U20 SM-liiga	39	18	16	2	3	0	117	110	44	1.13	5	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	U20 SM-liiga	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	Saved in relegation

HPK U20 Tournament Statistics

HPK U20 — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2013-2014	JCWC	3	2	1	-	0	0	10	9	6	2	2	Final loss

HPK U20 Retired Numbers

#33 Teemu Tenhunen (D)

HPK U20 Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

HPK U20 — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Daniel Mäkiaho (F)	2026-2027	HIFK	Liiga	13	9	9	18	4
2.	Janne Laakkonen (F)	2026-2027	Peterborough Phantoms	NIHL	10	2	16	18	0
3.	Anton Ollikainen (F)	2026-2027	HC Ludwig	III-divisioona	5	12	5	17	2
4.	Joona Monto (F)	2026-2027	GKS Katowice	PHL	13	4	10	14	8
5.	Juuso Harmanen (F)	2026-2027	KHT	II-divisioona	6	6	7	13	2
6.	Jere Jokinen (F)	2026-2027	Unia Oswiecim	PHL	8	5	8	13	0
7.	Julius Valtonen (F)	2026-2027	UTE	Erste Liga	10	5	8	13	6
8.	Jere Innala (F)	2026-2027	HC Lugano	NL	12	8	4	12	4
9.	Niklas Meriläinen (F)	2026-2027	Hurtat	III-divisioona	3	6	6	12	0
10.	Robert Leino (F)	2026-2027	HC Kometa Brno	Extraliga	10	6	6	12	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

HPK U20 — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	18.68
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	19.74
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.60
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.07
2022-2023	View Roster	5'11"	179 lbs	19.41

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Franchise All-Time Points

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Erkka Seppälä (F)	129	37	105	142
2.	Toni Saarinen (F)	73	65	62	127
3.	Jussi Tie (F)	103	58	68	126
4.	Santeri Vuoti (F)	128	45	80	125
5.	Teemu Rautiainen (F)	94	59	65	124

Franchise All-Time Goals

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Ismo Nikkinen (F)	146	71	47	118
2.	Toni Saarinen (F)	73	65	62	127
3.	Teemu Rautiainen (F)	94	59	65	124
4.	Jussi Tie (F)	103	58	68	126
5.	Harri Suutarinen (F)	89	54	35	89

Franchise All-Time Assists

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Erkka Seppälä (F)	129	37	105	142
2.	Santeri Vuoti (F)	128	45	80	125
3.	Jimi Rönkkönen (F)	113	37	79	116
4.	Joona Monto (F)	123	26	71	97
5.	Max Kenig (F)	99	35	70	105

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Petteri Nikkilä (D)	114	15	63	264
2.	Jarno Toivonen (D)	85	12	22	255
3.	Ville Hietikko (D)	123	7	28	226
4.	Teppo Tuomanen (D)	98	19	48	213
5.	Juuso Hämäläinen (F)	79	13	16	188

Franchise All-Time Games Played

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Teemu Kaislehto (D)	174	12	34	46
2.	Teemu Kaikkonen (F)	158	27	45	72
3.	Toivo Nummela (D)	153	11	28	39
4.	Vili Toivonen (F)	150	39	62	101
5.	Ismo Nikkinen (F)	146	71	47	118

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jarkko Varvio (F)	3	5	11	3.67
2.	Tommi Hämäläinen (D)	4	4	8	2.00
3.	Antti Laaksonen (F)	1	1	2	2.00
4.	Tommi Santala (F)	4	6	7	1.75
5.	Toni Saarinen (F)	73	65	127	1.74

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Patrik Virta (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	43	29	46	75	1.74	55
2.	Kasper Kenig (F)	2000-2001	U20 SM-liiga	34	38	36	74	2.18	106
3.	Teemu Rautiainen (F)	2010-2011	U20 SM-liiga	41	35	33	68	1.66	38
4.	Erkka Seppälä (F)	2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	50	16	48	64	1.28	8
5.	Jaakko Kuusisto (F)	2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	42	25	33	58	1.38	14

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kasper Kenig (F)	2000-2001	U20 SM-liiga	34	38	36	74	2.18	106
2.	Teemu Rautiainen (F)	2010-2011	U20 SM-liiga	41	35	33	68	1.66	38
3.	Patrik Virta (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	43	29	46	75	1.74	55
4.	Jaakko Kuusisto (F)	2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	42	25	33	58	1.38	14
5.	Harri Kainulainen (F)	2016-2017	U20 SM-liiga	40	25	24	49	1.23	22

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Erkka Seppälä (F)	2017-2018	U20 SM-liiga	50	16	48	64	1.28	8
2.	Patrik Virta (F)	2014-2015	U20 SM-liiga	43	29	46	75	1.74	55
3.	Kasper Kenig (F)	2000-2001	U20 SM-liiga	34	38	36	74	2.18	106
4.	Timo Koskela (F)	1997-1998	U20 SM-liiga	35	14	36	50	1.43	44
5.	Robert Leino (F)	2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	32	13	36	49	1.53	16

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

HPK U20 — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Petteri Nikkilä (D)	2011-2012	U20 SM-liiga	43	7	22	29	0.67	115
2.	Juuso Hämäläinen (F)	2015-2016	U20 SM-liiga	45	8	2	10	0.22	115
3.	Kasper Kenig (F)	2000-2001	U20 SM-liiga	34	38	36	74	2.18	106
4.	Jarno Toivonen (D)	2003-2004	U20 SM-liiga	30	5	3	8	0.27	103
5.	Joni Lindlöf (F)	2004-2005	U20 SM-liiga	34	15	16	31	0.91	100