Joona Koppanen signs contract with Lulea Hockey in SHL

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Joona Koppanen has signed a contract with Lulea Hockey in the SHL. The announcement comes one day after the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were eliminated by the Toronto Marlies in Game 6 of the AHL's Calder Cup Playoffs. Koppanen spent the last three seasons with the Penguins' organization, compiling a total of two points in 28 NHL games and scoring 25 points in 44 AHL games during the 2025-26 season. His move to Sweden marks a new chapter in his career as he joins Lulea, where he expresses excitement about playing in the league.

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