What league does Finland U18 (all) play in?

Finland U18 (all) play in the International-Jr.

When was Finland U18 (all) founded?

Finland U18 (all) was founded in 1928.

Who is the head coach of Finland U18 (all)?

The head coach of Finland U18 (all) is Lauri Merikivi.

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2022-2023 Finland U18 (all) Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Niklas Nikkilä (G)	21	2005	Lahti, FIN	5'11"	152	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#30	Petteri Rimpinen (G)	20	2006	Kirkkonummi, FIN	6'0"	176	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#31	Noa Vali (G)	21	2005	Forssa, FIN	6'1"	159	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#30	Visa Vedenpää (G)	21	2005	Oulu, FIN	6'2"	183	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#1	Eemil Vinni (G)	20	2005	Vantaa, FIN	6'3"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Mitja Jokinen (D)	20	2006	Raisio, FIN	5'11"	172	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#2	Jimi Junkkari (D)	21	2005	Lahti, FIN	6'2"	185	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#12	Kalle Kangas (D)	21	2005	Vantaa, FIN	6'4"	207	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#6	Peetu Kiukas (D)	21	2005	Imatra, FIN	5'11"	165	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#9	Aron Kiviharju (D)	20	2006	Esbjerg, DEN	5'10"	181	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#11	Niko Korkola (D)	21	2005	Hämeenkyrö, FIN	6'2"	194	R	U18 SM-sarja
	#6	Eelis Marila (D)	20	2006	Espoo, FIN	6'3"	207	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#13	Niilopekka Muhonen (D)	20	2006	Kuopio, FIN	6'5"	214	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#5	Janne Peltonen (D)	21	2005	Oulu, FIN	6'3"	185	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#7	Emil Pieniniemi (D)	21	2005	Kuopio, FIN	6'2"	176	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#4	Eero Prihti (D)	21	2005	Pori, FIN	5'11"	187	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#10	Niklas Seppänen (D)	21	2005	Kempele, FIN	6'0"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#9	Niklas Talvikunnas (D)	21	2005	Kauhava, FIN	6'4"	209	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#3	Veeti Väisänen (D)	20	2006	Hamina, FIN	6'1"	190	L	U20 SM-sarja
FORWARDS
	#28	Arttu Alasiurua (C/LW)	21	2005	Kiiminki, FIN	6'0"	176	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#20	Maxim Eliseev (RW)	20	2005	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	179	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#9	Santeri Elo (LW)	21	2005	Turku, FIN	6'0"	194	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#10	Kasper Halttunen (RW/LW)	21	2005	Helsinki, FIN	6'4"	205	R	Liiga
	#16	Konsta Helenius (C/RW)	20	2006	Ylöjärvi, FIN	5'11"	190	R	Liiga
	#15	Topias Hynninen (C/LW)	20	2005	Vihti, FIN	5'11"	176	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#16	Elias Jansson (F)	21	2005	Oulu, FIN	6'0"	196	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#25	Emil Järventie (LW)	21	2005	Tampere, FIN	5'10"	168	L	Mestis
	#23	Jesse Kiiskinen (RW)	21	2005	Hollola, FIN	6'1"	190	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#18	Rasmus Kumpulainen (C/LW)	21	2005	Lahti, FIN	6'4"	212	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#26	Emil Kuusla (LW/RW)	21	2005	Helsinki, FIN	5'9"	168	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#19	Tom Leppä (C)	21	2005	Kauniainen, FIN	6'0"	183	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#23	Eetu Levänen (LW)	21	2005	Espoo, FIN	6'0"	187	L	U18 SM-sarja
	#27	Onni Lind (RW)	21	2005	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	172	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#24	Julius Miettinen (C/W)	20	2006	Helsinki, FIN	6'4"	207	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#22	Jesse Nurmi (LW/RW)	21	2005	Valkeala, FIN	6'0"	181	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#11	Valtteri Piironen (RW)	21	2005	Helsinki, FIN	6'0"	174	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#14	Aatu Pohjalainen (F)	21	2005	Mäntsälä, FIN	5'10"	179	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#21	Benjamin Rautiainen (C/LW)	21	2005	Tampere, FIN	6'0"	183	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#24	Onni Ruohomaa (C)	21	2005	Forssa, FIN	6'1"	196	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#11	Joona Saarelainen (C/RW)	20	2006	Mikkeli, FIN	5'9"	187	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#29	Tuomas Uronen (W/C)	21	2005	Kerava, FIN	6'0"	190	R	U20 SM-sarja
	#29	Roope Vesterinen (LW/RW)	20	2006	Hämeenlinna, FIN	5'10"	192	L	U20 SM-sarja
	#15	Otso Ylitalo (C/LW)	21	2005	Oulu, FIN	6'3"	201	L	U20 SM-sarja

Position: G: 5, D: 14, F: 24Av Age: 17.70 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

2022-2023 Finland U18 (all) Staff

Head CoachLauri Merikivi
Asst. CoachJuha-Pekka Hytönen
Asst. CoachTeemu Suokas
Asst. CoachJuhamatti Yli-Junnila
Goaltending CoachJarkko Rissanen
Team ManagerPekka Peltola
Equipment ManagerPetri Allén
Physical TherapistJari Pekkola
Video CoachOlli Savikko

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2022-2023 Finland U18 (all) Demographics

Finland U18 (all) Facts

Plays in: International Junior Games
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2026: International-Jr -
2025: International-Jr -
2024: International-Jr -

2022-2023 Finland U18 (all) Roster Facts

Nationalities

43 players

Experience

Finland U18 (all): 561 GP
Liiga: 145 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Finland (WC)
Finland U16 (all) (International-Jr)
Finland U17 (all) (International-Jr)
Finland U20 (WJC-20)
Finland U20 (all) (International-Jr)

Finland U18 (all) Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/19/2026 12:00 PM UTC	U.S. National U18 Team	Finland U18 (all)	7 - 3	International-Jr
02/08/2026 11:00 AM UTC	Finland U18 (all)	U.S. National U18 Team	1 - 4	International-Jr
02/07/2026 12:30 PM UTC	Finland U18 (all)	Sweden U18 (all)	3 - 4 (OT 62:36)	International-Jr
02/06/2026 06:30 PM UTC	Czechia U18 (all)	Finland U18 (all)	3 - 1	International-Jr
02/04/2026 06:30 PM UTC	Switzerland U18 (all)	Finland U18 (all)	3 - 4	International-Jr

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Finland U18 (all) History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2024-2025	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2023-2024	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2022-2023	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2021-2022	Int-Jr	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Lauri Kouhia (F)	2026-2027	Finland U20 (all)	International-Jr	6	5	1	6	0
2.	Jasu Mensonen (F)	2026-2027	Finland U20 (all)	International-Jr	6	2	4	6	2
3.	Jeremi Virtanen (F)	2026-2027	Finland U20 (all)	International-Jr	7	2	3	5	2
4.	Max Järventie (F)	2026-2027	Tappara U20	U20 SM-sarja	2	1	4	5	0
5.	Emil Kuusla (F)	2026-2027	Jokerit	Liiga	3	1	4	5	0
6.	Jesse Pärssinen (F)	2026-2027	Finland U20 (all)	International-Jr	7	1	4	5	4
7.	Eetu Orpana (F)	2026-2027	Finland U20 (all)	International-Jr	7	4	0	4	2
8.	Markus Granlund (F)	2026-2027	Genève-Servette HC	Champions HL	2	3	1	4	2
9.	Ville Väärälä (F)	2026-2027	Tappara U20	U20 SM-sarja	2	1	3	4	0
10.	Benjamin Rautiainen (F)	2026-2027	Tappara	Champions HL	2	1	3	4	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	16.88
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.70
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	17.74
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.90
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	17.70

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Toni Rajala (F)	32	22	26	48
2.	Mikael Granlund (F)	24	19	25	44
3.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	23	19	22	41
4.	Kasper Simontaival (F)	32	16	25	41
5.	Markus Granlund (F)	25	15	19	34

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Toni Rajala (F)	32	22	26	48
2.	Mikael Granlund (F)	24	19	25	44
3.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	23	19	22	41
4.	Kasper Simontaival (F)	32	16	25	41
5.	Kasper Halttunen (F)	36	16	16	32

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Aron Kiviharju (D)	32	4	28	32
2.	Toni Rajala (F)	32	22	26	48
3.	Mikael Granlund (F)	24	19	25	44
4.	Kasper Simontaival (F)	32	16	25	41
5.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	23	19	22	41

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Mikael Aaltonen (D)	26	3	7	83
2.	Heikki Liedes (F)	23	9	11	82
3.	Tomek Valtonen (F)	12	3	4	82
4.	Rasmus Ristolainen (D)	24	4	9	80
5.	Patrik Moisio (F)	15	0	2	72

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Toni Utunen (D)	45	6	9	15
2.	Mikko Kokkonen (D)	38	3	12	15
3.	Kasper Halttunen (F)	36	16	16	32
4.	Jesperi Kotkaniemi (F)	34	13	21	34
5.	Samu Alalauri (D)	34	11	12	23

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Mikael Granlund (F)	24	19	44	1.83
2.	Teemu Pulkkinen (F)	23	19	41	1.78
3.	Miro Heiskanen (D)	7	2	12	1.71
4.	Niklas Nordgren (F)	17	15	27	1.59
5.	Toni Rajala (F)	32	22	48	1.50

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Mikael Granlund (F)	2008-2009	22	19	44
2.	Toni Rajala (F)	2008-2009	21	18	40
3.	Markus Granlund (F)	2010-2011	23	14	33
4.	Julius Nättinen (F)	2014-2015	23	11	31
5.	Marko Ahosilta (F)	1997-1998	23	15	28

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Mikael Granlund (F)	2008-2009	22	19	44
2.	Toni Rajala (F)	2008-2009	21	18	40
3.	Marko Ahosilta (F)	1997-1998	23	15	28
4.	Niklas Nordgren (F)	2017-2018	17	15	27
5.	Markus Granlund (F)	2010-2011	23	14	33

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Mikael Granlund (F)	2008-2009	22	25	44
2.	Toni Rajala (F)	2008-2009	21	22	40
3.	Julius Nättinen (F)	2014-2015	23	20	31
4.	Markus Granlund (F)	2010-2011	23	19	33
5.	Kasper Simontaival (F)	2018-2019	24	19	27

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Mikael Aaltonen (D)	2008-2009	26	7	83
2.	Heikki Liedes (F)	2010-2011	23	11	82
3.	Patrik Moisio (F)	2009-2010	15	2	72
4.	Juha Gustafsson (D)	1996-1997	17	5	67
5.	Rasmus Ristolainen (D)	2010-2011	13	3	64