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2016-17 Season
Appeared in 20 contests and led the team in goals with 14 from 101 shots, Vili also added 14 assists to his point total. He had 2 multiple goal games, coming against Potsdam on 1/13, and against Cortland on 28/10.

High School/Previous Team
Vili attended Sammon Keskuslukio where he was a three sport athlete during the 2012-13 season competing in hockey, soccer, and tennis… Played for Tappara Tampere U18 and U17 Finnish Championship Series teams, won Finnish Championship as a part of the U17 team during 2011-12 season… Studied and played in Northwood School in Lake Placid for a year during his 2012-13 season… During the 2013-15 season played for Tappara Tampere U20 in Finnish Junior Elite League (Jr. A SM-Liiga)… 2015-16 season Played hockey for HPK Hämeenlinna U20 team in Finnish Junior Elite League (Jr. A SM-Liiga) and KooVee Tampere in Suomi-Sarja, 2012 won Finnish Championship as a part of the U17 team of Tappara Tampere in Hockey, competed in roller hockey for KooVee Rollers in Roller Hockey Finnish championship series (highest level) and 2 time Finnish championship silver medalist in that league (2015,2016), and also used to race in cycling, 2011 U18 team time trial Finnish championship gold medalist, 2011 U16 1km Track cycling Finnish championship bronze medalist and 2012 U18 team time trial Finnish championship silver medalist.
 
Personal
Born June 29^th, 1995… He is the son of Janne Koivula and Annika Mattsson-Koivula… He is the brother of Joonas Mattsson, Roope Mattsson, and Max Koivula… Vili is a Business Administration major.
 
Fun Facts
Favorite Sports Team: Tappara Tampere/Dallas Stars
Favorite Professional Athlete: Artemi Panarin
Favorite Food: Pepper Steak
What Makes You Unique:  I'm a Finnish Air Force Combat Medic Corporal.
Reason You Chose SUNY Canton: To get a good education while getting better in hockey.
Plans For After Graduation: Go back home to play professional hockey.