LD Aron Kiviharju - TPS, FIN JRS (2024 Draft)

[BB88]

Just to see that he can handle playing at higher level. (Which he probably can, but always good to be sure)

Liiga is still very very different to wjc.

& taking a shot at him would not have hurt Finlands chances at all

 

[ijuka]

Lassi Alanen's video on some of Kiviharju's defensive plays:


Source:

Aron Kiviharju oli koko Hlinka Gretzky Cupin paras puolustaja ja on valmis ottamaan pelipaikan TPS:n Liiga-miehistöstä - EP Rinkside FI

Liiga-läpimurron pitäisi olla Aron Kiviharjun tapauksessa vain ajan kysymys.

fi.eprinkside.com

Where he says Kiviharju was the best defenseman of Hlinka-Gretzky and that he's ready to play in Liiga.

 

[SantosHalper]

Hes 16 so he most likely grows. But it will be interesting if he stays 5’9. That is a small dman regardless of how elite he is

His dad was a pro hockey player too and he was about size of a fire extinguisher, so Stouni Jr might grow but probably not much.

 

[wetcoast]

From Pronman's Hlinka article:


Not even willing to write Kivirharju in as "a super high pick in the 2024 NHL draft" (whatever that means), after he was the best D-man in Hlinka at 16 y/o. Feels insane to me but since many NHL gms are absolutely mental, I wonder if he could be onto something

Pronman historically is also more likely to favor drafting a forward than a Dman high as they have a higher transition success rate.

That being said he is definitely trending as a top )5 pick in the 24 draft right now.

 

[QJL]

There is no doubt Kivi suits up for Finland in the next WJC in Dec/Jan. It’s completely sensible to pencil him in.

 

[Jukurit]

Kiviharju on TPS's lineup for today's preseason game against HIFK.

 

[forever1922]

Kiviharju debut today, although preseason, is broadcast for free on the home teams website. May require local connection. Game time is 6PM Helsinki time. (3,5 hrs from this post)

IFK Helsinki

Since 1897

hifk.fi

 

[Jukurit]

HIFK youtube channel streamed their game against Jukurit, so probably gonna have the game against TPS too.
link

 

[Kiekura]

HIFK youtube channel streamed their game against Jukurit, so probably gonna have the game against TPS too.
link

Have to watch this. His skating speed and size are only things holding him back to take liiga spot

 

[Jukurit]

Kiviharju #33

 

[Erikfromfin]

So far dealing well with forecheck pressure absorbs the forward and suttle small passes to teammate

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I was one of the early ones in this thread! Can't believe he's actually being 'discovered' now

 

[Rengorlex]

The commentator just bashing Kiviharju's dads hockey skills (also a pro player) for no reason at all.

 

[Nate070]

 

[Jukurit]

That was against Palola too, who's a pretty good player!

 

[Kiekura]

f***ing hell. I fell asleep and missed the game.

How did he play?

 

[Rengorlex]

That was slick.

 

[Jukurit]

f***ing hell. I fell asleep and missed the game.

How did he play?

3rd period just started.

 

[Jukurit]

Based on this game, Kiviharju can most definitely play at Liiga pre-season level. Next step will be to play at Liiga regular season level. I actually think he's been quite good.

 

[ijuka]

First period some mistakes. Periods 2 and 3 very good. Period 3 TPS's best defenseman.

Should have received more ice time but oh well.

 

[LOFIN]

Should have received more ice time but oh well.

TPS is getting ready for the season, so no point in giving more playing time for a D-man that isn't going to be in the roster.

 

[ijuka]

TPS is getting ready for the season, so no point in giving more playing time for a D-man that isn't going to be in the roster.

That's exactly why Kiviharju should have received more ice time.

 

[LOFIN]

That's exactly why Kiviharju should have received more ice time.

He was out there as a filler, getting a taste. He's not competing for a roster spot, nor does he need to get into the groove of play.

 

[Rengorlex]

He was out there as a filler, getting a taste. He's not competing for a roster spot, nor does he need to get into the groove of play.

What makes you say that?

 

[bigdog16]

That was slick.

It was slick and he seems to do this often. But its a situation he doesnt need to put himself in. At some point he will get just get pinned.