Oliver Kapanen

Oliver Kapanen (born 29 July 2003) is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre for KalPa of the Finnish Liiga.

Oliver Kapanen
Born (2003-07-29) 29 July 2003
Timrå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
Liiga team KalPa
NHL Draft 64th overall, 2021
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2021–present

Playing career

Kapanen was drafted in the second round, 64th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[1] Kapanen made his professional debut for KalPa during the 2021–22 season.[2]

International play

Kapanen represented Finland at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships where he appeared in four games.[3] Kapanen will represent Finland at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[4]

Personal life

Kapanen comes from a hockey playing family. He is the grandson of former professional hockey player Hannu Kapanen and the son of Kimmo Kapanen. He is the nephew of Sami Kapanen and cousin of Kasperi Kapanen.[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2019–20 KalPa U20 SM-sarja 2 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2020–21 KalPa U20 SM-sarja 37 25 16 41 26 — — — — —
2020–21 Jokipojat Mestis 5 3 2 5 12 — — — — —
Mestis totals 5 3 2 5 12 — — — — —

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 Finland U18 4th 4 0 0 0 2
Junior totals 4 0 0 0 2

References
  1. Cudzinowski, Matt (24 July 2021). "Kidney: 'It's a dream come true'". NHL.com. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  2. Bexell, Patrik (26 October 2021). "European Prospect Report: Oliver Kapanen nets his first Liiga goal". habseyesontheprize.com. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  3. Landvogt, Chapin (26 April 2021). "Who to watch at U18 Worlds". IIHF.com. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  4. Kimelman, Adam (8 December 2021). "Sweden announces roster for 2022 World Junior Championship". NHL.com. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  5. "Kapanen relishes bloodlines in draft journey". nhlentrydraft.com. 3 May 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.


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