Former Canucks Defenceman Wins 2026 Liiga Championship

TL;DR

Olli Juolevi has won the 2026 Liiga championship with Tappara, defeating KooKoo. This marks Juolevi's second Liiga title, having previously won in 2024.

Key points

Olli Juolevi won the 2026 Liiga championship with Tappara
Tappara defeated KooKoo in the final
Juolevi has won two Liiga championships
He last played in North America in the 2022-23 season
Juolevi has played 105 career games in Liiga

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Olli Juolevi has won the 2026 Liiga championship. The 28-year-old played for Tappara this season, who beat KooKoo to claim the Finnish league's title. Juolevi did not play in the final and has been out of the lineup since April 21.

Juolevi has now won two Liiga championships. He also won with Tappara in 2024. Juolevi has played 105 career games in Liiga, scoring 10 goals while recording 31 points.

Initially drafted fifth overall by Vancouver in 2016, Juolevi last played in North America during the 2022-23 season. Over the past three years, he has played in the SHL with Timrå IK and Liiga with Tappara. This season, Juolevi recorded three points in 18 games and averaged 13:53 during his eight playoff games.

Feb 17, 2021; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Olli Juolevi (48) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Q&A

What team did Olli Juolevi play for in the 2026 Liiga championship?

Olli Juolevi played for Tappara in the 2026 Liiga championship.

How many Liiga championships has Olli Juolevi won?

Olli Juolevi has won two Liiga championships, in 2024 and 2026.

When was Olli Juolevi last active in North America?

Olli Juolevi last played in North America during the 2022-23 season.