A dangerous offensive forward that creates energy through scoring chances. Possesses good hockey sense as well as good hands and stickhandling ability. A smooth and speedy skater who has a lot of jump in his step. Not very large in stature; however, his diminutive size doesn't deter his scoring prowess, and that is what he will have to rely upon to be successful. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014) Brother: Antti Saarela Father: Pasi Saarela Uncle: Ilkka Saarela

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Player Biography and Trivia

Drafted 2014, 1 #41 overall by Jokerit in the KHL Draft

2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #155 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM

2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #137 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS

2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #103 by ISS HOCKEY

2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #31 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters



Career transactions

- 2014-10-16 • Signed to a one-year contract extension with Ässät

- 2014-04-29 • Signed to a one-year contract with Ässät

- 2013-05-04 • Signed to a one-year contract extension with Lukko

- 2012-2013 • Contracted to Lukko



Career assingments

- 2013-2014 • Assigned to Lukko U20



Other memorable dates

- 2016-01-05 • Won World Junior Championship gold medal

- 2015-12-23 • Selected to U20 World Junior Championship roster

- 2015-04-16 • Selected to U18 World Junior Championship roster

- 2014-04-16 • Selected to U18 World Junior Championship roster

- 2013-02-19 • Made Liiga debut against Tappara and scored first Liiga goal and assist at the same game. (At the age 16y 01m 12d, he became second youngest goal scorer ever in Liiga)

- 2012-12-10 • Selected to U17 World Hockey Challenge roster

