Joni Ikonen

Joni Ikonen (born 14 April 1999) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for HIFK Helsinki of Liiga. He was selected in the second round, 58th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Ikonen originally played as a youth in his native Finland, appearing at the Junior C and Junior B levels with the Blues before opting to continue his development in Sweden with Frölunda for the 2015–16 season, alongside fellow countryman Kristian Vesalainen. Ikonen made his professional debut at the senior level with Frölunda in the Swedish Hockey League during the 2016–17 season. After the season, he left the team due to contract disputes, and on 19 July 2017, signed with KalPa of the Finnish Liiga.

After two seasons with Ilves, Ikonen left to sign a one-year contract with fellow Liiga outfit, Lahti Pelicans, on 29 April 2022.

Personal

Ikonen's older brother, Juuso, is currently playing for HV71 in the SHL.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

1. Ikonen
2. OG Ikonen
3. 2017 NHL entry draft
4. Jani Nyman
5. List of Montreal Canadiens draft picks
6. 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships rosters
7. Tommi Häti
8. Ghost Brigade (band)
9. Markku Uusipaavalniemi
10. 2010 Bern Open
11. Jari Laukkanen (curler)
12. 2016–17 OHL season
13. 2017 IIHF World U18 Championships
14. 2017–18 Montreal Canadiens season
15. List of Frölunda HC players selected in the NHL entry draft
16. Perttu Piilo
17. 2011 Edinburgh International
18. 2011 Meyers Norris Penny Charity Classic
19. Finnish Mixed Curling Championship
20. List of teams on the 2011–12 World Curling Tour