Sandvik was centering Finland’s second line and serving as a captain in a 2-4 defeat against Russia at the U16 Four Nations tournament. He was also featured on both special teams.

Sandvik showcased smooth stride and good overall skating ability. He made mostly good decisions with the puck and was able to create many zone entries with crisp and precise passes. Sandvik also displayed solid two-way play and was defensively pretty responsible. Despite his size, he was also playing with an edge and didn’t hesitate to throw his body around, even in open ice.

I came away from the game wondering how much offensive upside Sandvik has because he kept his play rather simple, but also impressed with his compete level and versatile skill set.