Kaapo Kähkönen

Kaapo Kähkönen
Born (1996-08-16) August 16, 1996
Helsinki, Finland
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 223 lb (101 kg; 15 st 13 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams		 Minnesota Wild
Iowa Wild (AHL)
Espoo Blues
Lukko Rauma
NHL Draft 109th overall, 2014
Minnesota Wild
Playing career 2015–present

Kaapo Kähkönen (born August 16, 1996) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing under contract as a prospect to the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kähkönen was drafted by the Wild in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Kähkönen played as a youth in his homeland within the Espoo Blues organization. He made his professional debut on loan to TUTO Hockey of the Mestis in the 2014–15 season before returning to make his Liiga debut with the Blues during the following 2015–16 Liiga season.

On April 13, 2016, Kähkönen left the Blues in order to be exposed to more playing time. He agreed to a two-year contract with Lukko Rauma.[1]

In the 2017–18 season, Kähkönen produced career best markers in leading the Liiga in games played, minutes and shutouts. Upon completion of his two-year pact with Lukko, Kähkönen agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with his draft club, the Minnesota Wild, on May 17, 2018.[2]

International play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Finland
World U20 Championship
2016 Helsinki
World U18 Championship
2013 Sochi

Kähkönen represented Finland at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where the team won gold.

References

  1. ↑ "Kaapo Kahkonen for Lukko" (in Finnish). Lukko Rauma. 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  2. ↑ "Wild signs Kahkonen to two-year, entry-level deal". Minnesota Wild. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2018-05-17.


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