C Julius Mattila - Boston College, NCAA (2016 undrafted)

[Artorius Horus T]

5 foot 11 / 175 lbs / Tampere, Finland / 22 years old
other info: son of former player Hannu Mattila

Its his 4th season in the NCAA, with Boston College,
leads the team in points this season (41), assists (31) and in ppg (1.32 ppg).
and in game winning goals (4).

Is 4th in NCAA points.

I think some teams might take a look at Mattila and at least have him to the camps
- could be another Erik Haula perhaps?

Any thoughts, any thoughts from fans who have seen him play?.
- he any good, does he have NA pro potential?

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5 foot 11 / 175 lbs / Tampere, Finland / 22 years old
other info: son of former player Hannu Mattila

Its his 4th season in the NCAA, with Boston College,
leads the team in points this season (41), assists (31) and in ppg (1.32 ppg).
and in game winning goals (4).

Is 4th in NCAA points.

I think some teams might take a look at Mattila and at least have him to the camps
- could be another Erik Haula perhaps?

Any thoughts, any thoughts from fans who have seen him play?.
- he any good, does he have NA pro potential?

He’s a really smart player, does a lot of the little things right. He’s involved in all areas of the ice, good vision, does have a little flash to his game and solid defensively. That said, if he ends up staying in North America and signing with someone, I’d be surprised if he ends up more than an NHL 3rd or 4th liner. He would fit that mold well because he’s really good in all 3 zones and can play on the PK. He has the speed to keep up for sure.

He could go back to Europe and play in one of the top leagues right away though too.