Player's Profile
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- Name: Lassi Kokkala
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-03-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Turku, Finland
- Acquired:
- Playing In: Europe
Lassi Kokkala
Profile Contributed By: Pekka Lampinen
History
2005-06: Kokkala had a fairly straightforward rise through the ranks of TPS juniors. He hadn’t established himself as a strong prospect until 2006, when he improved greatly on his previous year’s numbers. 2006-07: The signs were there, however, that he would dominate international tournaments along the season as a key player for Team
Talent Analysis
Kokkala is an impressive package for a forward: Swift, powerful and skilled, he seems to have all the talent needed to fish the puck out of the corners and create a scoring opportunity. He battles his way through opponents with quick moves and a balanced use of his good frame. However, his top speed is questionable on open ice and cooperation with linemates ranges from very good to poor. Kokkala also appears to have some problems with decision-making, which will hurt his chances of becoming a core player for an NHL team.
Future
Kokkala will attempt to bring swift progress to his career in 2007-08, as the way to the TPS pro team is open to him. The NHL remains rather far away.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2005-06 | TPS Turku (Jr. A SM-Sarja/FNL) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 12 |
| 2006-07 | TPS Turku (Jr. A SM-Sarja/FNL) | 42 | 16 | 21 | 37 | -- | 38 |
| 2006-07 | TPS Turku (SM-Liiga/FNL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | Team Finland (WJC 18) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Profile Last Updated: June, 19th 2007
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