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2026-27 Hockey Roster

23 Aapo Katavisto

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 183
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Espoo, Finland

Biography

Before NMU
  • Katavisto, a 6'0", 183-pound right-shot forward, joins the Wildcats after spending his entire hockey career in the Finnish ranks of youth and junior hockey. On his Elite Prospects player profile page, Katavisto is described as an energy forward, offensively minded, and a power play specialist. 
  • Katavisto is coming off an elite season in U20 SM-sarja, where he guided his team to a postseason championship, and was named playoff MVP after leading the U20 SM-sarja in playoff goals with nine goals and 14 points in 16 games. Katavisto had an elite regular season as well, as the alternate captain scored a career-best 16 goals and 34 points in 36 games. In three seasons with the U20s, Katavisto has scored 32 goals and 35 assists for 67 points in 98 career games, including 19 points in 34 playoff contests. Katavisto was also a member of Kiekko-Espoo's silver-medal team in 2024/25, where he scored 26 points in 40 games. 
  • Katavisto has represented Finland on multiple occasions in international tournaments, including the Hilinka Gretzky Cup and U18 WJC. In four seasons playing with Finland's international junior ranks, Katavisto has 15 goals and nine assists for 24 points in 51 games.  
  • Katavisto was ranked #99 by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

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