A report by Ben Leeson from the Sudbury Star indicates that Buffalo Sabres 2017 second round pick Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has committed to playing for the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL next season. Luukkonen himself later tweeted he was joining Sudbury to confirm the report.
I am very happy and excited to play for @Sudbury_Wolves next season. Can’t wait to get the season started! pic.twitter.com/pyCnHymEnM
— Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (@ukkopekkaluukko) August 2, 2018
The big goaltender will come over from Finland to begin his career in North America.