Selected by Minnesota Wild round 5 #132 overall 2006 NHL Entry Draft
2008-09 Min 1110 GA 54 SO 2 GAA 2.92 W 7 L 12 T 1 Svs 463 Pct 0.896
2009-10 Min 944 GA 47 SO 1 GAA 2.99 W 5 L 7 T 3 Svs 498 Pct 0.914
History
Hovinen has developed in the Jokerit system in Helsinki. He established himself as an important junior national team player in 2004 and split international starter duties for two years, until ailments and fatigue led to a disappointing spring season, which caused him to be left out of the U18 World Championships in 2006. At draft time he was the starter of the Jokerit Jr A squad.
2007-08: The year was especially tough. Although his numbers at the A junior level were somewhat respectable, his SM-Liiga debut did not go well.
2008-09: Starter for the Pelicans in FNL.
Talent AnalysisStanding at over 6'7, Hovinen is a towering presence even in butterfly stance. He is the biggest Finnish goalie of his generation but still its typical member as far as movement goes. Despite his immature but big body he has what it takes to dominate shooters with a butterfly style. He is calm but timid in his style of play: He doesn't lunge toward the puck forcefully enough and surprisingly gets pushed around. His ability to read the game is still undeveloped, which also hinders his puckhandling. Hovinen has fantastic game-breaking ability and possesses tools for development with few boundaries for his potential.
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