Finland defenseman Aron Kiviharju has been showing signs of becoming an elite NHL defensman even at a young age. The 2024 NHL Draft prospect dominated at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, posting 6 points (1 goal, 5 assists) in five games.
He is deemed as being a top-five prospect for the 2024 class, and has been compared to Stars' defenseman Miro Heiskanen. Below is a collective highlight reel showcasing his skills that will one day be in the NHL.
Here's a bunch of notable plays Aron Kiviharju made during the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Immaculate puck-moving under pressure, consistent deception with the puck, high-end edgework, clean retrievals, and instinctual defending. #2024NHLDraft #HCTPS pic.twitter.com/83MIpNT3H3— Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) August 8, 2022
