Joona Koppanen signs contract with Lulea Hockey in SHL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •Joona Koppanen signs with Lulea Hockey in SHL.
- •Penguins eliminated by Toronto Marlies in AHL Calder Cup playoffs.
- •Koppanen tallied 25 points in 44 AHL games this season.
- •He is excited about the move and playing in Sweden.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Forward Signs Contract In SHL
"Joona Koppanen has signed a contract in the SHL.
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