Frans Tuohimaa
Image: Jokerit

Frans Tuohimaa

Hometown:

Helsinki Finland

Team:

Edmonton Oilers

Currently Playing In:

Europe

Birthday:

1991-08-19
Position:

G
Eligible for draft:

2011
Shoots:

Left
Drafted:

2011
Height:

6-2
Acquired:

7th round (182nd overall), 2011
Weight:

178 lbs.
Prospect Talent Score
6.5

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Probability of Success
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History

2007-08: Frans Tuohimaa made his debut for HIFK U20 playing in just one game and posting a .750 save percentage and a 10.71 GAA.

2008-09: Tuohimaa played 18 games for HIFK U20, put up a .885 save percentage and a 3.97 GAA.

2009-10: Tuohimaa played the full season with HIFK U20 appearing in 20 regular season games ending the season with a 2.89 GAA and a .911 save percentage. He also played 12 games in the postseason, with a 2.67 GAA and .909 save percentage.

2010-11: Tuohimaa played in 37 games as the starter for Jokerit’s U20 club. Led the league with a .931 save percentage to go along with a paltry 2.14 GAA. In 7 playoff games, he posted a .930 save percentage and a 2.97 GAA.

2011-12: Tuohimaa appeared in 18 games for SM-Liiga club Jokerit as a back-up to veteran Eero Kilpelainen in his first pro season and was loaned to Kiekko-Vantaa in Mestis (Finnish second league). He returned to the Jokerit U20 team at the end of the year – back-stopping the club to the SM-Liiga U20 finals for the second straight year. Playing in the SM-Liiga he was 6-11 with five losses coming in overtime and posted a 2.65 goals against and .898 save percentage. Tuohimaa was 6-10 with 2 shutouts and had a 2.82 goals against and .928 save percentage in 16 games with Kiekko-Vantaa. He started all four playoff games and had a 4.56 goals against  .882 save percentage as Kiekko-Vantaa was swept by Jukurit. Tuohimaa was 4-4 with 1 shutout in eight playoff games with Jokerit U20 and had a 1.68 goals against and .933 save percentage.

 

Talent Analysis

A big bodied butterfly goalie, Tuohimaa is a smart, technically sound netminder. He is not the most athletically gifted player, but makes the most of his ability and has a strong work ethic.

 

 

Future

Injuries opened the door for Tuohima to get a number of games in as the starter for Jokerit in the Finnish Elite League and he didn't look out of place at all. He doesn't boast elite level talent, however he's a smart netminder who has been progressing nicely and could be an NHL backup in 2-3 years. He defintiely has what it takes to be a starter in Europe for as long as he chooses to keep playing.

 

 

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