University of Massachusets Athletics
2026-27 Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 26
Jasper Kuhta
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Helsinki, Finland
- Prev School:
- Ottawa (OHL)
Selected in the seventh round, 197th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft
BEFORE UMASS: Played in Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Ottawa 67's in 2025-26, putting up 63 points on 32 goals and 31 assists during the regular season and seven points (2g, 5a) over nine postseason contests … Represented Finland in international play at both the U19 and U20 levels, a total of 34 games … At the 2026 World Junior Championships, logged eight points on two goals and six assists over seven games.
PERSONAL: Born Jasper Mikael Kuhta on October 28, 2006 in Helsinki, Finland … Son of Marko and Marjo … Has one sibling, Julia … Uncle, Kimmo played professional hockey in Finland and is an assistant coach in the Finnish Liiga … Graduated from Mäkelänrinteen Lukio in Helsini, Finland in 2025 … Majoring in communications.
BEFORE UMASS: Played in Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Ottawa 67's in 2025-26, putting up 63 points on 32 goals and 31 assists during the regular season and seven points (2g, 5a) over nine postseason contests … Represented Finland in international play at both the U19 and U20 levels, a total of 34 games … At the 2026 World Junior Championships, logged eight points on two goals and six assists over seven games.
PERSONAL: Born Jasper Mikael Kuhta on October 28, 2006 in Helsinki, Finland … Son of Marko and Marjo … Has one sibling, Julia … Uncle, Kimmo played professional hockey in Finland and is an assistant coach in the Finnish Liiga … Graduated from Mäkelänrinteen Lukio in Helsini, Finland in 2025 … Majoring in communications.
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