Player's Profile
- Name: Joonas Jarvinen
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 211 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-01-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Turku, Finland
- Acquired:
- Playing In: Europe
Joonas Jarvinen
Profile Contributed By: Pekka Lampinen
History
2006-07: A long-time defensive stalwart on TPS junior teams, Järvinen had always grown earlier than his peers, which reinforced his role as the leader of the defense. Järvinen’s abilities carried over to international ice, where he captained the Finnish team as well on occasion. This experienced has made him the most seasoned defenseman of the age group. By draft time, Järvinen still awaits his pro debut in TPS ranks.
Talent Analysis
Järvinen stands tall and gives the opponents a hard time along the boards. His speed is only moderate, which places his future in question in the world of hockey favoring mobile defensemen. The 2007 U18 World Championships were a key challenge in that sense, which he passed, keeping up with the pace of the game. Järvinen keeps mistakes to a minimum. His hockey sense and poise are well fit for a young defenseman vying for the NHL. Offensive potential can hardly be spoken of in his case, though.
Future
Järvinen sticks with the TPS organization in 2007-08. His impending transition to Finnish pro hockey will soon determine whether he is developing fast enough for the NHL.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-07 | TPS Turku (Jr. A SM-Sarja/FNL) | 37 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -- | 26 |
| 2007 | Team Finland (WJC 18) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 |
Profile Last Updated: June, 19th 2007
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