Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/203 lbs
Position: RHD
Team: Tappara (Liiga)

Juho Piiparinen's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - December 10th: "Piiparinen does a lot of things effectively. He's a mobile right-shot who can skate and pass pucks up the ice well, while also being a solid defender who breaks up a lot of plays. He's not overly physical, but he gives a solid effort and is often relied on by coaches."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - December 8th: "He's a very positional defender with an active stick and intelligent reads in his own end. He holds his own in battles against men at the Liiga level, slowly getting better in the toughest areas. Piiparinen is a capable puck-mover from his own end, and when he gets the opportunity in the offensive zone, he is fully capable of advancing play."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - December 1st: "Piiparinen is the definition of a two-way/shutdown defenceman. He’s the kind of player who complements a defence partner like Xavier Villeneuve, who we mentioned earlier on this list. Piiparinen is capable with the puck. He outlets on time and recognizes when to maintain his position on the offensive blue line to extend plays."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - November 19th: "The 6-foot-1 defender isn’t flashy by any means, but he does such a great job at handling quality competition in his own zone. He’s smart, defensively responsible and can shut you down without getting himself into trouble."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - November 19th: "This mini departure from Liiga play allowed Piiparinen to get back to playing second pair minutes. He leans more to the defensive side and has earned a reputation as a play killer."

Smaht Schouting - November 9th: "The big right shooting defenseman boasts a litany of impressive attributes that you’d hope for in a top prospect. He’s a fast straight line skater with high-end edge work, using his feet to regularly gain separation from the opposition all over the ice."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - Nov. 5th: "Piiparinen's game doesn't grab you with dynamic skill or elite skating, but he's an August birthday who’s already very polished. He gaps and defends well. He moves well. He has a pro frame and game. His puck movement is clean and efficient."

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