Born into the ice hockey world in October 1999 while his dad was playing with the Phoenix Coyotes, Jesse had the option to represent either USA or Finland, and the fast skilled winger choose Finland.
He has also chosen to play in Finland to keep developing, even if he was drafted by the Muskegon Lumberjacks. With the Finnish development system success lately, you cannot blame Ylönen for that choice.
While he is a raw talent, it is easy to spot what makes him an enticing prospect; he is a quick, energetic, and skilled forward who is strong on his edges.