Lenni Hämeenaho defensive acumen

Lenni Hämeenaho Clips - #22 Finland U18 / #29 Porin Assat
Defensive Play - It generally only takes a moment for Hämeenaho to turn a defensive play into an offensive opportunity. He excels at using his body position and reach to take the puck from an opponent and move it immediately up ice to the advantage of his team.
Aug.13, 2021 - D-1 - As the play comes back to the point in his own zone, Hämeenaho takes advantage of the point man, pokes the puck away and creates an offensive chance.
Sep.30, 2022 - D0 - Covering for his defense, Hämeenaho uses his body position to poke the puck away from two separate attackers to give his teammate a breakaway.
Sept.21, 2023 - D+1 - As the attacker tries to take a shot, he finds the puck isn’t there anymore. Hämeenaho takes it away, clears the zone, and draws a penalty.