Heikki Ruohonen

Big, hard-driving physical Finnish centre who controls the middle of the ice. Displays a powerful stride to pull away from checkers or can drag them on his back as he heads to the net. Cycles the puck well, and makes power moves out of the corners, and has a heavy shot. Forces turnovers off a heavy pounding forecheck. Not a traditional playmaking centre in that he is lacking in terms of creativity and soft hands, and he generates offense through physicality and determination down low. Strong on his stick and skates, and very good in the face-off circle. But is he a left wing?

                                                          --Bill Płaczek--