Joni Ikonen

Joni Ikonen (born 14 April 1999) is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Kiekko-Espoo of Liiga. He was selected in the second round, 58th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2017 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Ikonen originally played as a youth in his native Finland, appearing at the Junior C and Junior B levels with the Blues before opting to continue his development in Sweden with Frölunda for the 2015–16 season, alongside fellow countryman Kristian Vesalainen. Ikonen made his professional debut at the senior level with Frölunda in the Swedish Hockey League during the 2016–17 season. After the season, he left the team due to contract disputes, and on 19 July 2017, signed with KalPa of the Finnish Liiga.

After two seasons with Ilves, Ikonen left to sign a one-year contract with fellow Liiga outfit, Lahti Pelicans, on 29 April 2022.

Having left HIFK as a free agent, on 8 May 2024, Ikonen joined his third Liiga club in as many seasons, signing a one-year contract with newly promoted Kiekko-Espoo for the 2024–25 campaign.

Personal Ikonen's older brother, Juuso, most recently played for Porin Ässät in the Liiga.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2015 Finland U17 5th 5 1 5 6 20 2017 Finland U18 7 4 4 8 8 2018 Finland WJC 6th 5 1 1 2 0 Junior totals 17 6 10 16 28