Team Finland has named its final 25 player roster for the 2022 Finland National Junior Team, the “Nuoret Leijonat”. The group, which includes nine members of the bronze medal-winning 2021 Finland National Junior Team.
The final announced roster includes: Joel Blomqvist (G), Juha Jatkola (G), Leevi Meriläinen (G), Aleksi Heimosalmi (D), Rami Määttä (D), Topi Niemelä (D), Petteri Nurmi (D), Ville Ottavainen (D), Kasper Puutio (D), Ruben Rafkin (D), Eemil Viro (D), Samuel Helenius (C), Roni Hirvonen (C), Roby Järventie (LW), Oliver Kapanen (C), Joakim Kemell (RW), Ville Koivunen (W/C), Brad Lambert (C/RW), Juuso Mäenpää (C), Joel Määttä (C), Olli Nikupeteri (F), Sami Päivärinta (C), Aatu Räty (C), Kasper Simontaival (RW), Kalle Väisänen (RW).
Join us as we discuss the final rosters, determine who will be the best players, and give you a full rundown on the whole squad.
Team Finland will begin their run toward the Gold Medal against Team Germany on December 26th, 2021. The 2022 IIHF World Junior 50/50 Hockey Championship is set for Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, from December 26, 2021 – January 5, 2022.
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6 Comments
Eemil Viro was injured on an ugly hit recently and may not be able to play
https://twitter.com/lassialanen/status/1469005511932751876?s=20
I hate how unpredictable Finland can be. They could have no big-name players and still make the gold medal game it’s crazy
definetly one of the gold favourites this year
that offense is so deep and they also have few really good D’s and a good starter
Puutio is a very underrated offensive D.
Räty and Määttä out. Roni Karvinen and Karri Aho in
Huge hit for Finland's chances as general manager Kimmo Oikarinen confirmed Tuesday that Aatu Räty and defenceman Rami Määttä will be forced to miss the tournament after testing positive. Forward Roni Karvinen was named to the team's roster to replace Räty, while Karri Aho will replace Määttä.
https://www.tsn.ca/finland-aatu-raty-world-junior-hockey-championship-1.1734635