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Player's Profile

  • Name: Ville Hostikka
  • Position: G
  • Catches: Left
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 209 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1985-03-21
  • Eligible for Draft: 2003
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Lappeenranta, Finland
  • Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft (6th Round, #193 overall)
  • Playing In: Europe

Ville Hostikka

Prospect Grade: 5.0   (About Prospect Grades)

History

The third of three goaltenders selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Ville Hostikka is currently on an SM-Liiga track in his native Finland. Last season, he started for SaiPa's top junior team. He also started for Finland at the Under-18 World Cup last summer.

Talent Analysis

Hostikka plays deep in his net and swallows up a lot of net in close. He has shown some resilience in his young career, recovering nicely from a frightful 9-1 beating at the hands of Canada at the Under-18 World Cup.

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Profile Last Updated: September, 6th 2007


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