What league does FoPS U20 play in?

FoPS U20 play in the U20 Mestis.

When was FoPS U20 founded?

FoPS U20 was founded in 1931 in Forssa, FIN, Finland.

Where is FoPS U20 based?

FoPS U20 is based in Forssa, FIN.

Who is the head coach of FoPS U20?

The head coach of FoPS U20 is Pekka Laukkanen.

What arena does FoPS U20 play in?

FoPS U20 play their home games at Forssan jäähalli in Forssa, FIN.

What are the team colors of FoPS U20?

The team colors of FoPS U20 are Green + White.

FoPS U20

U20 Mestis

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2001-2002 FoPS U20 Roster

	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Pekka Kankaanranta (G)	41	1984	Loimaa, FIN	6'2"	176	L
	Michael Ouzas (G)	40	1985	Hamilton, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	Juha Taponen (G)	43	1982	Tampere, FIN	5'8"	187	L
	Atte Vali (G)	42	1983	Loimaa, FIN	6'2"	187	L
DEFENSEMEN
	Mika Breilin (D)	42	1983	Forssa, FIN	6'0"	185	L
	Timo Haapala (D)	45	1981	Somero, FIN	6'1"	216	L
	Tero Heinilä (D)	44	1981	Jokioinen, FIN	5'10"	187	R
	Jyri Helisten (D)	43	1982	Oulu, FIN	5'10"	165	L
	Aleksi Hovila (D)	43	1983	Somero, FIN	5'10"	198	R
	Jussi Huuhanmäki (D)	40	1985	Forssa, FIN	5'11"	176	L
	Jussi Karhunen (D)	44	1982	Vaasa, FIN	5'10"	187	L
	Joni Kujala (D)	43	1982	Forssa, FIN	5'9"	194	R
	Sami Lejonqvist (D)	43	1982	Forssa, FIN	6'2"	205	R
	Mikko Martikainen (D)	44	1981	Liperi, FIN	5'7"	192	L
	Antti Mustonen (D)	42	1983	Forssa, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	Mikko Paija (D)	41	1985	Tammela, FIN	6'0"	187	R
	Anssi Rantanen (D)	43	1982	Punkalaidun, FIN	6'2"	212	L
	Toni Vähämäki (D)	41	1985	Forssa, FIN	6'3"	207	L
	Mikko Witka (D)	44	1981	Forssa, FIN	6'5"	227	L
FORWARDS
	Karlis Gajevskis (F)	44	1982	Riga, LAT	6'1"	209	L
	Ari-Pekka Hakala (F)	40	1985	Urjala, FIN	5'10"	183	L
	Jesse Huuhanmäki (F)	43	1982	Humppila, FIN	5'9"	165	L
	Mika Härkälä (F)	42	1983	Forssa, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	Ville Impola (F)	44	1981	Forssa, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	Jukka-Pekka Koistinen (F)	43	1982	Forssa, FIN	5'9"	181	L
	Markus Laukkanen (F)	42	1983	Forssa, FIN	5'10"	148	L
	Tommi Lauren (F)	41	1984	Salo, FIN	5'10"	168	L
	Jyri Lehtonen (F)	42	1983	Forssa, FIN	5'9"	194	L
	Juhani Martinson (F)	43	1982	Jokioinen, FIN	5'10"	163	R
	Janne Mäkilä (F)	43	1982	Forssa, FIN	5'9"	172	L
	Mikko Peltonen (F)Loan	43	1982	Pori, FIN	6'2"	185	L
	Ville Piltti (F)	42	1983	Forssa, FIN	5'9"	170	L
	Tapio Ruokonen (F)	43	1982	Huittinen, FIN	5'10"	176	L
	Veikko Ruokonen (F)	43	1982	Huittinen, FIN	5'10"	190	L
	Jussi Tapio (F)	44	1981	Somero, FIN	6'0"	205	L
	Aapo Torkkola (F)	43	1983	Somero, FIN	5'11"	187	R
	Johannes Usano (F)	42	1983	Somero, FIN	6'0"	198	R
	Marko Vehmas (F)	40	1985	Tammela, FIN	5'9"	198	L

Position: G: 3, D: 12, F: 15Av Age: 18.77 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2001-2002 FoPS U20 Staff

Head CoachPekka Laukkanen
Asst. CoachEsa Säteri
Goaltending CoachPekka Korhonen
Team ManagerKari Piltti

Team Staff History

FoPS U20 Facts

Plays in: U20 Mestis
Team Colors: Green + White
Town: Forssa, FIN Map
Founded: 1931

2001-2002 FoPS U20 Roster Facts

Nationalities

36 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

FoPS U20: 1 512 GP
Liiga: 4 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

FoPS II U16 (Finnish Juniors)
FoPS U16 (U16 Suomi-sarja)
FoPS U17 (U17 Ylempi)
FoPS U19 (U19 Ylempi)
FoPS U22 (U22 Ylempi)
FPS (Suomi-sarja)
Rockets (III-divisioona)
TUTO Hockey (Mestis)
TUTO Hockey U20 (U20 Mestis)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Forssan jäähalli
Location: Forssa, FIN
Capacity: 3 000
Construction Year: 1971

FoPS U20 Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
03/08/2026 10:45 AM UTC	FoPS U20	SaPKo U20	2 - 1	U20 Mestis
03/06/2026 05:05 PM UTC	TUTO Hockey U20	FoPS U20	7 - 1	U20 Mestis
03/01/2026 11:15 AM UTC	FoPS U20	Hokki U20	3 - 2 (OT 64:12)	U20 Mestis
02/27/2026 04:30 PM UTC	LeKi U20	FoPS U20	4 - 1	U20 Mestis
02/22/2026 11:00 AM UTC	FoPS U20	KeuPa HT U20	12 - 4	U20 Mestis

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04/01/2025

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Eetu Pehkonen (D)

Leaving forFitchburg State Univ.

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12/01/2024

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Maksim Mosin (F)

Leaving forTUTO Hockey U20

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10/14/2024

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Niko Koivuluoto (F)

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09/11/2024

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Joona Nurmikko (G)

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FoPS U20 History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	U20 Mestis	14	1	12	-	0	1	41	77	4	0.29	16	-
2024-2025	U20 Mestis	8	7	0	-	0	1	45	15	22	2.75	1	Saved in relegation
	U20 Mestis	38	14	20	-	2	2	137	147	48	1.26	15	Relegation Play
2023-2024	U20 Mestis	36	11	19	-	2	4	127	164	41	1.14	14	-
2022-2023	U20 Mestis	20	8	9	-	1	2	74	97	28	1.4	7	-
	U20 Mestis	18	4	10	-	2	2	62	85	18	1	16	-
2015-2016	U20 Mestis	40	15	19	-	4	2	149	145	55	1.38	10	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	U20 Suomi-Srja	14	11	3	0	-	-	87	45	22	1.57	1	Promoted
	U20 Suomi-Srja	10	9	0	1	-	-	72	27	19	1.9	1	-
	U20 Suomi-Srja	10	8	2	0	-	-	77	30	16	1.6	1	-
2013-2014	U20 Suomi-Srja	14	8	5	1	-	-	87	57	17	1.21	4	Qualification loss
	U20 Mestis	30	8	18	-	2	2	111	154	30	1	13	Relegated
2012-2013	U20 Suomi-Srja	14	7	5	2	-	-	86	62	16	1.14	4	Did not make playoffs
	U20 Suomi-Srja	10	3	3	4	-	-	53	45	10	1	3	Final group
	U20 Suomi-Srja	8	5	2	1	-	-	55	37	11	1.38	2	Qualification
2007-2008	U20 II-div	16	5	8	3	-	-	71	63	13	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
	U20 I-div	14	3	11	0	-	-	35	48	6	0.43	7	Relegated
2006-2007	U20 II-div	16	12	1	3	-	-	96	32	27	1.69	2	Champion
2005-2006	U20 II-div	14	6	4	4	-	-	47	47	16	1.14	5	-
	U20 I-div	14	0	11	1	0	2	27	76	3	0.21	8	Relegated
2004-2005	U20 I-div	14	6	7	1	0	-	59	47	13	0.93	6	Relegated
	U20 Suomi-Srja	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2003-2004	U20 I-div	18	6	11	0	-	1	47	95	13	0.72	7	Did not make playoffs
	U20 I-div	14	8	5	1	-	0	56	61	17	1.21	4	-
2000-2001	U20 I-div	28	18	8	2	-	-	156	112	38	1.36	2	Champion \| Promoted
1999-2000	U20 I-div	14	4	9	1	-	-	65	82	9	0.64	6	-
	U20 I-div	14	3	8	3	-	-	65	91	9	0.64	7	-
1993-1994	U20 SM-liiga	14	8	5	1	-	-	78	77	17	1.21	5	Relegated
	U20 I-div	14	11	3	0	-	-	84	59	22	1.57	1	Qualification
1992-1993	U20 SM-liiga	13	2	12	0	-	-	41	108	4	0.31	8	Relegated

FoPS U20 Stars And Cult Players

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