Joakim Kemell

Joakim Kemell (born 27 April 2004) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with JYP Jyväskylä in the Liiga. He is touted as one of the top Finnish prospects in the upcoming 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]

Joakim Kemell
Kemell at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Born (2004-04-27) 27 April 2004
Jyväskylän maalaiskunta, Finland
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
Liiga team JYP Jyväskylä
NHL Draft 2022 Eligible
Playing career 2021present
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Ice hockey
IIHF World U18 Championship
2022 Germany

Playing career

Kemell scored 12 goals and 18 points in 21 games, playing in his first season with JYP Jyväskylä.[3] After scoring 15 goals the following season, Kemell will represent Team Finland at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 JYP Jyväskylä Jr. A 3822143651 30000
2020–21 JYP Jyväskylä Liiga 11010
2021–22 JYP Jyväskylä Liiga 39158232
Liiga totals 40168242

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2021 Finland U18 4th 73032
2021 Finland HG18 4th 55166
Junior totals 128198

References

  1. Morreale, Mike. "Wright, Cooley among top 2022 NHL Draft prospects to watch at WJC". NHL. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  2. FERRARI, TONY. "GAME TAPE WITH TONY: JOAKIM KEMELL". The Hockey News. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  3. Spiker, Brianne. "2022 NHL Draft prospects to watch at the World Juniors". TSN. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  4. Ahosola, Vilma. "The composition of the little lions for the camp was announced - Joakim Kemell as the first name". iltalehti. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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