Kasper Halttunen, who was raised by Vuosaari Vikings, was in flames in the OHL playoffs.
Kasper Halttunen made 21+20 = 41 in the OHL regular season for 38 matches. Zumawire / mvphotos
Kasper Halttunen and Jesse Nurmen The London Knights represented by the London Knights was crowned on Friday night as the champion of the Canadian Junior League Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Halttunen, 19, was awarded the most valuable player in the playoffs when the Knights he represented won the final series against Oshawa Generals 4-1. Knights won the solution with 5-2.
The second round of San Jose Sharks from 2023 scored 15 goals and 6 points for 17 playoffs.
In the OHL finals, Halttunen finished two consecutive hat tricks. He scored eight goals in the last three matches of the series.
The choice of Halttunen as the most valuable player in the playoffs is historical, as no European player has previously received that tribute.
The OHL championship was another consecutive for the London Knights. With the victory, the club is progressing to the prestigious Memorial Cup.
In addition to the OHL champion at the end of May, the tournament host city team Rimouski Océanic and the Junior League QMJHL and WHL will also play the tournament.
Knights advanced to OHL finals by winning in conference finals Jussi Ahokas piloted Kitchener Rangers. Ahokas was awarded OHL Coach of the Year.