This season, Jukurit hosted two draft-eligible defencemen with opposite styles: Anttoni Honka and Mikko Kokkonen. While Honka was all about generating offence in any way possible — often forfeiting safer plays to do so — Kokkonen strived to contribute to his team by being a sound defender who picked his spot to jump on the attack.
Birthplace: Mikkeli, Finland
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenceman
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 198 lbs.
Team: Jukurit
Playing in a men’s league at the age of 18 can be difficult, and earning consistent ice time even moreso.