Kasperi Kapanen brother Konsta Kapanen is an upcoming star in ice hockey. Kasperi and Konsta learned the sport from their father Sami.
The Pittsburgh Penguins right wing is cheering for Konsta as he is on his way to play in the NHL. They hail from the Finnish Kappy clan, a notable ice-hockey family that has produced champions like Hannu, Sami, and Kimmo.
Coming from Kappy, the youngsters have grown up to achieve similar feats as their predecessors. The gameplay of Kasperi has been a factor in inspiring Konsta for a bright and athletic future like his.
Kasperi Kapanen Brother Konsta Plays For KalPa
Kasperi Kapanen younger sibling Konsta Kapanen is an ice hockey player who recently joined KalPa. Konsta also has two sisters Cassandra and Camilla in the family.
Born on September 29, 2003, in Kuopio, Finland, he is the youngest member of the Kapanen. This 19-year-old is a dedicated left-winger of his team that competes at the Finnish Liiga team.
Elite Prospects confirm that Kapanen Jr. is also a part of the Finland Under-20 national team. The young lad played on a loan to the Iisalmen Peli-Karhut (IPK) in the Mestis league, as of the 2022-2023 playing season.
Standing at 5 feet 9 inches, the young KalPa winger also became a headlining prospect for the 2022 NHL Draft.
With a busy schedule and a big dream to follow, the Kappy junior has lived up to his family’s expectations of his professional ice hockey career.
Moreover, the Kapanen sons share an inseparable bond thanks to their ice-hockey passion. Whether their professionalism or brotherhood, these two do not miss any chance to spend time as a family.
Kasperi’s Instagram includes his frequent fun moments with his family though Konsta operates a private handle on the platform. The two usually sit together at a family gathering to share the best moments.
Cousin Oliver Kapanen Is A Center For The Canadiens
Kasperi and his cousin Oliver Kapanen often play against each other being in two different teams of NHL. Oliver is the son of their uncle Kimmo Kasperi.
Kimmo is a retired ice hockey goaltender whose only kid Oliver has the ambition to make a name for himself like his father. Born on July 29, 2003, he is two months older than Konsta.
Being the same age, they often played together at the U18 and U20 levels for KalPa and the Finnish national team in 2021 and 2022.
The Montreal Canadiens drafted Oliver as 64th overall in the second round at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Following his draft, this six-foot player also debuted for Swedish club KalPa in the 2021–22 season, making him a busy man.
Unlike his cousins, the aspiring ice hockey center Oliver has taken time off from Instagram to enjoy his privacy.
His NHL Career Was Inspired By Father Sami
Kasperi had a fated career in NHL, being the child of former ice hockey player Sami. His NHL legacy had an impact on the ambitions of his sons.
The Kapanen senior spent twelve seasons in NHL as a right winger from 1995 to 2008. He played with teams such as the Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Philadelphia Flyers throughout his career.
Meanwhile, before he entered into NHL, he had been a notable player in other major leagues, such as AHL and SM-I. Even after his retirement, the father of two played for KalPa till 2014.
The same passion was passed down to Konsta while papa Kapanen rigorously looked after his kids’ career. As a former coach, the current Kappy clan patriarch holds the majority of ownership at KalPa, unknowingly starting a tradition for them to play for the team.
Likewise, the 1995 World Champion also looked after KalPa as its coach from 2017 to 2019 and later worked as the head coach of NHL’s HC Lugano in 2019.