Player's Profile
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- Name: Harri Ilvonen
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-11-03
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Helsinki, Finland
- Acquired: 6th round (170th overall) in 2007
- Playing In: Europe
Harri Ilvonen
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: A fairly unknown player until the fall of 2006, Ilvonen was the sensation of the semester, which almost led to him being picked to play in the World Junior Championships with his elders. Instead, he became the first of his draft class to accumulate experience in the Finnish SM-liiga while also reaching strong results in the Jr A league. Born late in the year, Ilvonen didn’t play in a top international tournament in his draft year.
2007-08: Ilvonen bounced around a bit this season, which also included a wrist injury early in the season. He played 14 games with Tappara on their Junior A team, 11 games with HPK Hameenlinna in the SM-Liiga, seven games with Leki Lempaala and 11 games with the Finnish U-20 national team in the Finnish Mestis league. He played solidly in each, but in the SM-Liiga he was mainly used as a third-pairing defenseman.
Talent Analysis
Ilvonen has found his groove in juniors as a two-way defenseman, although his abilities would suggest at more of a stay-at-home game at professional level. He is a smart player who never panics with the puck -- getting the team out of a defensive zone is one of his strong points. A smooth but not particularly fast skater, Ilvonen will need to polish his skills before being considered ready to take a shot at the NHL.
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Profile Last Updated: June, 22nd 2010
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