Joakim Kemell

Joakim Kemell (born 27 April 2004) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Milwaukee Admirals in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was touted as one of the top Finnish prospects, and was drafted 17th overall by the Predators in 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Kemell scored 15 goals and 23 points through 39 regular season games, playing in his first full year with JYP Jyväskylä in the Liiga of the 2021–22 season. At the conclusion of the season, Kemell won the Jarmo Wasama Memorial Trophy as Finish Liiga's Rookie of the Year.

Following his selection at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Kemell was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators on 15 July 2022. He was returned on loan by the Predators to continue his development in Finland with JYP Jyväskylä for the 2022–23 season.

International play

Kemell represented Finland at the 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded six goals and two assists and won a bronze medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

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

1. 2022 NHL entry draft
2. 2024 Calder Cup playoffs
3. 2023 Calder Cup playoffs
4. Matthew Wood (ice hockey)
5. Milwaukee Admirals
6. Zachary L'Heureux
7. 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
8. 2022–23 Nashville Predators season
9. List of IIHF World Junior Championship media All-Star teams
10. Jarmo Wasama Memorial Trophy
11. 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships rosters
12. List of Nashville Predators draft picks
13. 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships rosters
14. Finland at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics