Finnish ice hockey team | Photo: Leijonat
Jere Lehtinen, general manager of the Finnish ice hockey team announced team composition for the 2024 world championship.
“Choosing the final squad is always difficult, because skillful and determined players have to stay out of the squad,” admitted the head coach of the Finnish national team, Jukka Jalonen. “On behalf of the entire management, I can thank the hockey players who participated in the camp, but this time they will not go to the WC.”
Meanwhile, Lehtinen has indicated that there is a possibility that another NHL player will join the team during the tournament. “Of course, we’ll still be keeping an eye on the NHL playoffs. But the beginning is that the named hockey players will play.”
This year’s world hockey championship will take place in the Czech cities of Prague and Ostrava from May 10 to 26. The Finnish team will play in Group A in Prague, where they will compete against teams from Canada, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Austria and Great Britain.
Finland national team
Goalkeepers: Harri Seteri (“EHC Biel-Bienne”, NL), Lassi Lehtinens (Ernšeldsvīkas “MoDo”, SHL), Emils Larmi (Vekšes “Lakers”, SHL);
Defenders: Rasmuss Rissanens (“Orebro”, SHL), Olli Matta (Detroitas “Red Wings”, NHL), Mikko Lehtonens (Cīrihes “Lions”, NL), Olivers Kaski (“HV71”, SHL), Villi Sārijervi, Jussi Rīkola (assi – Langnavas “Tigers”, NL), Veli-Mati Vitasmeki (Tamperes “Tappara”, Liiga);
Forwards: Jere Innala (“Frolunda HC”, SHL), Juha Jēske, Īro Pakarinens (assi – Helsinku “IFK”, Liiga), Konsta Heleniuss, Patriks Puistola, Peka Jormaka (visi – Mikeli “Jukurit”, Liiga), Hanness Bjorninens (“ Orebro”, SHL), Jesse Puljujarvi, Valteri Pūstinens (assistant – Pitsburgas “Penguins”, NHL), Artu Hūru (Oulu “Karpat”, Liiga), Mikaels Granlunds, (Sanhosē “Sharks”, NHL), Ahti Oksanens (“IK Oskarshamn”, SHL), Olivers Kapanens (Kuopio “KalPa”, Liiga), Saku Menalanens (Langnavas “Tigers”, NL).
The World Cup starts on Friday – the A national team to Prague with this lineup: https://t.co/uYrlXBQSf5#Lions #AMJfi #MMkisat #MensWorlds @IIHFHockey pic.twitter.com/wcVzJD0Vgg
— Lions (@lions) May 5, 2024
