Janne Juvonen Explained

Janne Juvonen
Team:HC Ambrì-Piotta
League:NL
Former Teams:Lahti Pelicans
HC TWK Innsbruck
Mora IK
Leksands IF
Jokerit
Position:Goaltender
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:183
Catches:Left
Birth Date:1994 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Kiihtelysvaara, Finland
Draft:203rd overall
Draft Team:Nashville Predators
Draft Year:2013
Career Start:2012

Janne Juvonen (born 3 October 1994) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with HC Ambrì-Piotta in the National League (NL). Juvonen was selected by the Nashville Predators in the 7th round (203rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Juvonen made his SM-liiga debut playing with Lahti Pelicans during the 2011–12 SM-liiga season.[1] Following the 2017–18 season Juvonen signed with Austrian team HC TWK Innsbruck, however, following ten games with the team he signed with Swedish team Mora IK.[2]

Following Mora IK's relegation to the HockeyAllsvenskan, Juvonen opted to remain in the SHL, signing a two-year contract with newly promoted Leksands IF on 10 May 2019.[3]

Juvonen backstopped Leksands for two seasons before leaving the club as a free agent to sign a two-year contract with Finnish-based club, Jokerit of the KHL, on 5 May 2021.[4]

On 5 November 2022 he was selected best player in the game of the Swiss National League SC Rapperswil Jona vs. HC Ambrì Piotta. The present for best player was handed over by Martin Oehry.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=44&year0=2012&status=stats Eliteprospects.com - 2011–12 Lahti Pelicans player statistics
  2. Web site: Mora improves Goaltending with signing . . November 12, 2018 . November 12, 2018 . Swedish.
  3. Web site: Janne Juvonen to Leksands IF . . 10 May 2019 . 10 May 2019 . Swedish.
  4. Web site: Five new reinforcements for Jokerit . 5 May 2021 . 5 May 2021 . Finnish.