Joona Koppanen Joins Luleå Hockey
Joona Koppanen, a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is making a significant move to Europe as he has officially joined Luleå Hockey in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). The announcement came just a day after the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were ousted from the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs by the Toronto Marlies, marking the end of their season in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Season Overview
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton team fell short, only two victories away from reaching the Calder Cup Final due to a lack of scoring during the series.
Koppanen’s Enthusiasm
Standing at 195 cm, Koppanen expressed enthusiasm about his new chapter in Sweden, stating:
“I am really looking forward to becoming a part of Luleå Hockey and playing in the SHL—a league where many of my friends have played before and enjoyed it.”
Career Highlights
Throughout the past three years, Koppanen has been associated with the Penguins. In the recently concluded 2025-26 season, he participated in 44 AHL matches, where he achieved eight goals and accumulated a total of 25 points. Additionally, he made 13 appearances in the NHL that season, contributing one assist.
The previous season (2024-25), Koppanen played a total of 11 NHL games, netting one goal and featuring in 56 AHL games, amassing eight goals along with 23 points. Overall, across three seasons with the Penguins, Koppanen saw action in 28 NHL matches, securing two points.
Stay Updated
As Koppanen transitions to the SHL, fans can stay updated on the latest developments regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, including roster changes and player profiles, by following them on Google News.
