Kaapo Kakko is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward, playing for the Seattle Kraken in the NHL as of February 2025. Drafted second overall by the Rangers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Kakko made his debut on October 3, 2019. He scored his first NHL goal mere days later against the Edmonton Oilers. Apart from his NHL career, Kaapo Kakko had a standout international career, earning recognition at multiple levels. In 2019, he scored the game-winning goal for Finland's junior team at the World Junior Championships. Kakko made history as the youngest-ever player to win gold in the U18, World Juniors, and World Championships. During the 2019 World Championship, he helped Finland to the gold.
Kaapo Kakko Nationality
Kaapo Kakko is a Finnish national. He has represented Finland on the international stage. Kakoo made history as the youngest player to win gold in all three major IIHF world championship tournaments - the U18 World Championships, the World Junior Championships, and the Senior World Championships.
Kakko played an important role in Finland's gold medal victories, scoring 10 points in the 2018 U18 World Championships. He also contributed to Finland’s success at the 2019 World Junior Championships, where he scored the game-winning goal in the final. That same year, he helped Finland secure gold at the World Championships in Slovakia, scoring six goals in 10 games.
Kaapo Kakko Hometown
Kaapo Kakko grew up in Turku, Finland, as per the Hockey Writers. He developed his skills there, playing for local clubs such as TPS Turku. He slowly excelled in the sport and debuted with the TPS's senior team in Liiga, Finland's top professional league in the 2018-2019 season.
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