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DefenseTeam
Tappara U20League
u20-sm-sarjaHeight
5'11"Weight
179 lbsPlace of Birth
Kokkola, FIN
Kotajarvi is a defenseman who likes to be aggressive offensively and, despite some defensive shortcomings, defends fairly well. He’s an above-average skater, using that ability to skate the puck out of his zone and carry it through the neutral zone. His offensive mindset is evident the moment he sees space in front of him, especially given how often he joins the rush — either as the puck c...
Kareem Elshafey
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Jesper Kotajarvi's Reports
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