What league does VTS U18 play in?

VTS U18 play in the U18 Mestis.

Where is VTS U18 based?

VTS U18 is based in Vuokatti, FIN.

Who is the head coach of VTS U18?

The head coach of VTS U18 is Jaako Niskavaara.

Who is the captain of VTS U18?

The captain of VTS U18 is Jere Ryyppö.

VTS U18

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2025-2026 VTS U18 Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
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	#93	Miro Koskela	16	2009		-	-	-	Junior
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Oliver Danska (G)	16	2009		-	-	-	Junior
	#34	Luukas Hallikainen (G)	17	2009		-	-	-	Junior
	#30	Jere Multas (G)	17	2008	Kuusamo, FIN	5'9"	132	L	Junior
	#1	Renne Väätäinen (G)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
DEFENSEMEN
	#5	Eeli Aleksi Erkkilä (D)	17	2008		-	-	L	Junior
	#8	Jimi Järvinen (D)	18	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#73	Roni Kinnunen (D)	18	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#18	Juuso Piirainen (D)	16	2009		-	-	R	Junior
	#44	Max Pöyhönen (D)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#22	Jasu Roiha (D)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#4	Jere Ryyppö (D)"C"	18	2007		-	-	-	Junior
	#85	Kerkko Seppänen (D)	19	2007		-	-	L	Junior
	#24	Leo Säkkinen (D)"A"	18	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#80	Mirko Taskinen (D)	16	2009		-	-	-	Junior
FORWARDS
	#63	Viljami Hakkarainen (F)	17	2008		-	-	L	Junior
	#87	Vertti Hannus (F)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#15	Eemeli Heikkinen (F)	17	2009		-	-	-	Junior
	#72	Eemi Heinonen (F)	17	2008	Oulu, FIN	6'1"	181	L	Junior
	#91	Teemu Jokela (F)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#7	Luka Karjalainen (F)	16	2009		-	-	-	Junior
	#46	Kasper Kemilä (F)	18	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#10	Juuso Korpi (F)	17	2008	Ylitornio, FIN	5'7"	132	L	Junior
	#16	Neo Leskelä (F)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#19	Ville Martinmäki (F)	17	2009		-	-	-	Junior
	#86	Eetu Nikkilä (F)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#17	Jesse Parkkila (F)	18	2007		5'8"	-	L	Junior
	#64	Iiro Puuperä (F)	18	2007		-	-	-	Junior
	#39	Aksu Saastamoinen (F)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#25	Otto Salpa (F)"A"	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#11	Perttu Seppänen (F)	16	2009		-	-	-	Junior

Position: G: 4, D: 10, F: 16Av Age: 17.10 yearsAv Ht: 5'9"Av Wt: 148 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 VTS U18 Staff

Head CoachJaako Niskavaara
Asst. CoachJesse Laukkanen
Goaltending CoachAnton Ivanovic
Equipment ManagerJusa Haverinen
Equipment ManagerHannu Huotari
Equipment ManagerPentti Kemppainen
Equipment ManagerMauri Väisänen

Team Staff History

2025-2026 VTS U18 Captains

"C"

Jere Ryyppö

"A"

Team Captaincy History

VTS U18 Facts

Plays in: U18 Mestis
Team Colors: -
Town: Vuokatti, FIN Map
Founded: -

2025-2026 VTS U18 Roster Facts

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31 players

Experience

VTS U18: 1 126 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Hokki U16 (Finnish Juniors)
Hokki U18 (U18 Suomi-sarja)
Hokki U20 (U20 Mestis)
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VTS U18 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
03/14/2026 11:00 AM UTC	VTS U18	HIFK U18 II	-	U18 Mestis
03/08/2026 12:00 PM UTC	Sport U18	VTS U18	-	U18 Mestis
03/07/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Ässät U18	VTS U18	7 - 1	U18 Mestis
03/01/2026 09:00 AM UTC	VTS U18	HS Riga 17	2 - 7	U18 Mestis
02/28/2026 02:00 PM UTC	VTS U18	HS Riga 17	1 - 9	U18 Mestis

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08/28/2025

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Lenni Peltonen (F)

Leaving forEA Steiermark U20

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06/13/2024

confirmed

Aapo Piirainen (F)

Leaving forKuKi HT

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VTS U18 History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	U18 Mestis	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	U18 Suomi-srja	17	13	3	1	-	-	109	51	27	1.59	1	Promoted
2024-2025	U18 Suomi-srja	21	8	13	0	-	-	70	81	16	0.76	6	-
	U18 Mestis	18	11	6	-	1	0	82	68	35	1.94	5	-
2023-2024	U18 Mestis	18	6	11	-	1	0	54	82	20	1.11	6	-
	U18 Mestis	18	3	11	-	3	1	63	107	16	0.89	10	-

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