Continuing our look at the Australian players who were competing overseas during the 2024–25 season. Today is Part 1 of 2 featuring Australians in Finland.
Hugo Arps (Leijonat.fi profile): First season in Finland, playing for Kiekko-Espoo’s U16 Challenger team in the U16 SM-sarja and the U16 Suomi-sarja. In the SM-sarja, Arps competed in 13 games, recording five points, and in the Suomi-sarja he scored 37 points in 18 games. Heading into 2025–26, Arps has re-signed with the team and played his first friendly for the season on 2 August.
Lucas Fritz (Leijonat.fi profile): Third season in Finland. Playing for Lukko U16 in the U16 SM-sarja, Fritz recorded a save percentage of 0.918 across 25 games. He also competed in one U15 AAA match and served as backup for Lukko U18 in two U18 SM-sarja games. Heading into 2025–26, Fritz is expected to start the season with Lukko U18 in the U18 SM-sarja.
Dmitri Kuleshov (Leijonat.fi profile): First season in Finland. Playing for KeuPa HT/Diskos U20 in the U20 Mestis, Kuleshov scored four goals and five assists from 17 games.
Ivan Kuleshov (Leijonat.fi profile): First season in Finland. Playing for KeuPa HT/Diskos U20 in the U20 Mestis, Kuleshov competed in 15 games, scoring four goals and eight assists.
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