Seattle Kraken prospect Miettinen named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, fuelled by Co-op

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today Seattle Kraken prospect and Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week, Fuelled by Co-op, for the week ending Sunday, May 10.

Miettinen, a 20-year-old product of Helsinki, Finland, recorded six points (2G-4A) as the Silvertips split the opening two games of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien.

The 6-foot-3, 207-pound centre posted two points (1G-1A) in Game 1 on Friday, May 8, as the Silvertips dropped a 4-2 decision to the Prince Albert Raiders at Angel of the Winds Arena in downtown Everett. Miettinen splashed his name on the scoresheet 6:07 into the start of the WHL Championship, providing a secondary assist on a first period goal by Detroit Red Wings prospect Carter Bear. Later in the contest, Miettinen converted on a third period power play, pulling the Silvertips within one goal late in the proceedings. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough as Prince Albert iced the game with an empty-net tally moments later.

The following night, Miettinen served as the catalyst in a 6-2 victory, as the Silvertips evened the best-of-seven series at one game apiece. The Kraken prospect recorded four points (1G-3A) and was named second star of the game for his outstanding performance. Miettinen had jump from the opening faceoff, contributing a primary assist on the game’s opening goal by Bear only 3:20 into the proceedings. Before the first period came to a close, Miettinen had connected with Rylan Gould on a great set play on the man advantage, helping the Silvertips jump out to a 3-0 lead. Late in the second period, Miettinen connected with Bear once again, boosting the Silvertips lead to 4-1. To put the icing on the cake, the Finnish power forward hit the back of an empty net with 1:02 to go in regulation, securing the win for the home team.

With 24 points (12G-12A) in 15 games, Miettinen ranks second in WHL Playoffs scoring. His 12 goals lead the entire WHL Playoffs. All season long, he has been the centrepiece of a deadline Silvertips line featuring Bear and 2026 NHL Draft prospect Matias Vanhanen.

Miettinen is in the midst of a five-game point streak, in which he has collected 12 points (4G-8A) dating back to April 25 versus Penticton. Through 15 postseason outings, he has put together eight multipoint efforts.

Selected by the Seattle Kraken in the second round (40th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, the third-year WHL forward enjoyed an incredible season in Everett, notching 76 points (35G-41A) in 52 games. He was named to the WHL Western Conference Second All-Star Team and finished third in Silvertips scoring.

Originally selected by the Silvertips in the first round (30th overall) of the 2023 CHL Import Draft, Miettinen has put together 182 points (77G-105A) in 154 career WHL regular season appearances. He has added another 37 points (20G-17A) in 37 WHL Playoff games dating back to 2024.

The best-of-seven WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien is tied 1-1 through two games. Game 3 of the WHL Championship Series is set for 7:30 p.m. MT on Tuesday, May 12, at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert, Sask. The winner of the best-of-seven series will advance to the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, B.C., which is scheduled for Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 31.

All seven games of the WHL Championship Series are available in Canada on TSN. Viewers can also stream the entire series globally and for FREE on Victory+.

Tempo WHL Player of the Week

September 22, 2025: Ethan Semeniuk, Moose Jaw Warriors
September 29, 2025: JP Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers
October 6, 2025: Matias Vanhanen, Everett Silvertips
October 14, 2025: Noah Kosick, Swift Current Broncos
October 20, 2025: Kooper Gizowski, Prince George Cougars
October 27, 2025: Caden Brown, Regina Pats
November 3, 2025: Max Curran, Edmonton Oil Kings
November 10, 2025: Luke Mistelbacher, Brandon Wheat Kings
November 17, 2025: Liam Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers
November 24, 2025: JP Hurlbert, Kamloops Blazers
December 1, 2025: Tarin Smith, Everett Silvertips
December 8, 2025: Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers
December 15, 2025: Joby Baumuller, Brandon Wheat Kings
December 22, 2025: Mathis Preston, Spokane Chiefs
December 29, 2025: Jonas Woo, Medicine Hat Tigers
January 5, 2026: Lukas Sawchyn, Edmonton Oil Kings
January 12, 2026: Bryce Pickford, Medicine Hat Tigers
January 19, 2026: Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders
January 26, 2026: Brandon Gorzynski, Prince Albert Raiders
February 2, 2026: Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets
February 9, 2026: Carter Sotheran, Edmonton Oil Kings
February 16, 2026: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
February 23, 2026: Owen Martin, Spokane Chiefs
March 2, 2026: Julius Miettinen, Everett Silvertips
March 9, 2026: Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets
March 16, 2026: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
March 23, 2026: Cameron Schmidt, Seattle Thunderbirds
March 30, 2026: Julien Maze, Calgary Hitmen
April 6, 2026: Miroslav Holinka, Edmonton Oil Kings
April 13, 2026: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars
April 20, 2026: Liam Ruck, Medicine Hat Tigers
April 27, 2026: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips
May 4, 2026: Daxon Rudolph, Prince Albert Raiders

About the Western Hockey League

Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL consists of 23 member Clubs with 17 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for over 50 years. The WHL is also the leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.