Jooa Sammalniemi
PLAYER SUMMARY
The 6’0″, 181 lbs, 16-year old goaltender is a Finnish U16 national team goalie and future possible NHL draft list player. He reads the game well, and has patience in his game where he allows the shooter to make the first play. He is also technically strong and very athletic. His style of play is quiet and smooth, but he can make the desperation saves when it matters most.
FUN FACT
Jooa played soccer before he started with icehockey and wanted to be a soccerplayer.
MILESTONES/ACHIEVEMENTS
22/23 – U16 Pohjola Camp Roster (Lukko)
22/23 – U16 SM-sarja All-Star Team
22/23 – U16 SM-sarja Best Goaltender (Jukka Tammi Award)
PLAYER FACTS
| Date of Birth | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Place of Birth | Ylöjärvi, FIN |
| Position | G |
| Catches | Left |
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Pictures taken by: Aki Vänninen
