The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the team has signed goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The 19-year-old was drafted by the Sabres in 2017, with the 54th overall selection.
Luukkonen, 6’4”, 196 pounds, is a native of Espoo, Finland.
He spent most of last season playing with LeKi, where he appeared in 24 games and put up a 2.92 GAA and .909 save percentage. Luukkonen also played for HPK Hameenlinna (1 game) and HPK’s U-20 team.
He also played in the 2018 World Junior Championships in Buffalo, suiting up for his native country.