PENTICTON, BC -- Olli Juolevi hasn't swapped text messages with Matthew Tkachuk since arriving in Penticton for the Young Stars Classic.
But he certainly expects to swap a few shots with his London Knights teammate when they cross paths in the tournament finale Monday.
It's no secret, after all, that it's Tkachuk's particular brand of hockey.
"He plays so hard," said Juolevi, who was selected fifth overall -- one spot ahead of Tkachuk -- by the Canucks at the 2016 NHL Draft. "He's a tough guy and he uses his big body out there. He's not a fun guy to play against.
Former Knights mates square off Monday
Canucks prospect Olli Juolevi knows what to expect when he faces former teammate Matthew Tkachuk Monday in Penticton
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