After a quiet game against Canada, Kuokkanen was able to step up into the next level against a weaker team. He became more and more confident with the puck as the game progressed. However, he still wasn’t quite on the level Finland would hope for the first line center.

Kuokkanen is not the flashiest player on ice. He doesn’t do any impressive dangles but his hockey IQ makes him reliable asset. He is often at the right place being available for pass or in the correct position to take the puck away from the opponent. Kuokkanen has the ability to maintain the possession of the puck but he usually tries to find passing lane first. He isn’t the most creative player but he plays reliable passing play and he made a lot of quick and precise passes.

While Kuokkanen is still suffering for the incomplete physicality, this aspect has already improved during the recent years. He could also improve his top speed but overall his skating is already in a pretty good shape. Kuokkanen has above average shot which he didn’t use as much as he could have few seasons ago, but against Denmark he utilized this aspect multiple times and recorded eight shots.