The Prince George
Cougars have selected 1994-born goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (Pori,
Finland) with the fifth overall selection in the 2012 CHL Import Draft.
Korpisalo is 6’2”, 172 pounds and was a third round selection (62nd overall) of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Last season Korpisalo recorded four shutouts and a 2.04
goals against average and a .920 save percentage in 38 games for the
Jokerit, Helskinki junior team. He added a 1.77 goals against average
and a .926 goals against average in four playoff games.
Korpisalo also represented Finland at the 2011 World
Under-18 Championship and posted a 3.02 goals against average and a .902
save percentage in six games.
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Click here for a good read on Korpisalo:
According to this website, Korpisalo has said that he wants to play in the CHL in 2012-2013.
And finally, here's a video of the latest Cougars Import draftee.
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