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The Phoenix Coyotes have made a habit of hoarding big, physical hockey players throughout all levels of their organization. This trend holds true in their pool of college hockey prospects. It is a player-type they clearly value.
To date, defenseman Niklas Tikkinen, ranked the ninth best defensive prospect in Finland by Hockey’s Future, is the only Coyotes prospect playing hockey in Europe.
Europe
Niklas Tikkinen, D, Espoo Blues (SM-liiga)
Drafted 5th round, 148th overall, 2012
In 2013-14, Tikkinen has bounced around quite a bit. The Blues have loaned him out to four other clubs over the course of the season.… read more
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