Oliver Kapanen

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Oliver Kapanen
Oliver Kapanen 2022.08.15.jpg
Kapanen at the 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
Born (2003-07-29) 29 July 2003 (age 20)
Timrå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
Liiga team
Former teams		 KalPa
Oulun Kärpät
NHL Draft 64th overall, 2021
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2021–present

Oliver Kapanen (born 29 July 2003) is a Finnish professional ice hockey centre for KalPa of the Finnish Liiga as a prospect to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 64th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

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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

Medal record
Representing Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Canada

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 great-nephew of Jari Kapanen  [ fi ], nephew of Sami Kapanen and cousin of Kasperi Kapanen and Konsta Kapanen  [ fi ]. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2019–20 KalPa FIN U20 21010—————
2020–21KalPaFIN U203725164126—————
2020–21 Jokipojat FIN-2 532512—————
2021–22KalPaFIN U20117815010561114
2021–22 KalPa FIN 161122—————
2021–22 IPK FIN-281342—————
2021–22 Kärpät FIN20220—————
2022–23 KalPaFIN551215272870116
FIN totals731318313070116

International

YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM
2021 Finland U18 40002
2022 Finland WJC 71124
2023 FinlandWJC52130
Junior totals163256

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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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