Fantasy Summary
An intelligent, responsible, two-way center. Not a high-end scorer, but possesses a good wrist shot, providing some goal-scoring ability. Has limited upside and is off the fantasy radar, even in deep leagues.
Observations
September 2024 – Loponen’s busy summer continues. Having already attended the Winnipeg Jets 2024 Development Camp on July 3-7, 2024, he will head to Penticton, B.C., for the 2024 Young Stars Classic with the Winnipeg Jets on September 13-16, 2024. Before leaving for the 2024 Young Stars Classic, he made his pre-season debut with the Victoria Royals on September 8th versus the Vancouver Giants. Mark Henry
August 2024 – Loponen, the Winnipeg Jets 5th round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, requested his contract be terminated, and was later granted on August 19, 2024, with Kärpät of the SM-liiga in Finland and will play in North America during the 2024-2025 season in the Western Hockey League with the Victoria Royals. Mark Henry
August 2024 – Loponen was named to Finland’s U20 Five-Nations team on August 18, 2024. The Five-Nations tournament takes place August 27-31 in Zug, Switzerland. Mark Henry
July 2024 – The Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League selected Loponen 23rd overall in the 2024 CHL Import Draft on July 3, 2024. Mark Henry
June 2024 – Loponen was selected 155th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Henry
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