With the SHL, Liiga and Swiss playoffs all underway, it’s time for a quick update on the prospects.
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Drafted Prospects
Rodion Amirov
LW - 19 years old - shoots left - second pro year primarily in the KHL
Roni Hirvonen
C - 19 years old - shoots left - second pro year in Liiga
Hirvonen’s Liiga team did not make playoffs.
Topi Niemelä
D - 18 years old - shoots right - second year primarily in the Liiga
Niemelä returned from injury just in time for Kärpät’s wild card games to get into the playoffs.