Joakim Kemell (born 27 April 2004) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with JYP Jyväskylä in the Liiga. He was touted as one of the top Finnish prospects, and was drafted 17th overall by the Nashville Predators in 2022 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]
Kemell scored 12 goals and 18 points in 21 games, playing in his first season with JYP Jyväskylä.[3]
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Representing ![]() | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
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IIHF World U18 Championship | ||
![]() | 2022 Germany |
Kemell represented Finland at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded six goals and two assists and won a bronze medal.[4]
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2020–21 | JYP Jyväskylä | U20 | 38 | 22 | 14 | 36 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2020–21 | JYP Jyväskylä | Liiga | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2021–22 | JYP Jyväskylä | Liiga | 39 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
Liiga totals | 40 | 16 | 8 | 24 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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2021 | Finland | U18 | 4th | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
2021 | Finland | HG18 | 4th | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | |
2022 | Finland | U18 | ![]() |
5 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 6 | |
2022 | Finland | WJC | ![]() |
7 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0 | |
Junior totals | 24 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 14 |
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Preceded by Zachary L'Heureux |
Nashville Predators first round draft pick 2022 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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