In a generation of strong Finnish prospects, Ville Heinola is the top defenceman in this year’s draft. He’s established himself as a top defender at a professional level and has played very well at the under-20 and under-18 levels on the world stage.
He had a breakout season in the top division of Finnish hockey, Liiga with Lukko.
Birthplace: Honkajoki, Finland
Shoots: Left
Position: Defenceman
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 181 lbs.
Team: Lukko (Liiga)
Heinola played his Under-16, Under-18, and under-20 club hockey with the Ässät program, however, being a year younger, he didn’t cross paths with Montreal Canadiens 2018 first-round pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi.