International Skater
OLLI
JUOLEVI
POSITION: D
SHOOTS: Left
HEIGHT: 6' 2"
Weight: 194
Born: 05/05/1998
Mid Term Rank: 5
Nationality: Finnish
Club: London
League: OHL

• In 2015-16, Juolevi finished third among Ontario Hockey League rookie defensemen with 9-33—42 in 57 games for the London Knights, earning OHL Second All-Rookie Team and OHL Third All-Star Team honors.

• In the playoffs, Juolevi registered 3-11—14 in 18 games to help the Knights capture the OHL championship. He added 0-7—7 in four games at the 2016 Memorial Cup – where he was named to the tournament All-Star Team – to help the undefeated Knights capture the title for the second time in franchise history.

• Juolevi was a key member of Finland’s gold medal-winning team at the 2016 World Junior Championship where he led all defensemen with nine assists (0-9—9 in 7 GP) and was named to the tournament All-Star Team.

• During 2014-15, Juolevi stocked his trophy case while playing with Jokerit’s junior squad (6-26—32 in 44 GP), where he was named the league’s Best Defenseman, Rookie of the Year and selected to the First All-Star Team.

• Juolevi compares his style of play to Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Arizona Coyotes. His favorite NHL player is Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber.

NEWS:

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GETTING TO KNOW OLLI...

My go-to karaoke choice is: Arttu Wiskari
Last TV show I binge-watched is: Criminal Minds
The celebrity that always makes me laugh is: Kevin Hart
The app I spend way too much time on is: Super Stickman Golf 2
At an all-you-can-eat buffet I go straight for the: Meat
The athlete I admire most is: Olli Maatta
If I could be one person for a day it would be: Lionel Messi
I am inspired by: Young athletes
I am afraid of: Snakes
I dream of: Playing in the NHL