The head coach of the Lions, Antti Pennanen, has signed a long-term extension. He will continue at the helm of the Finnish men’s national team until spring 2030.

The new contract covers several significant championship tournaments. Pennanen will lead the Lions in the 2028 World Cup and the 2030 Winter Olympics, among others.

– Pennanen has done a great job and demonstrated his abilities in the A national team environment. We are very pleased to have continuity in the men’s national team coaching with this new contract, chairman Heikki Hietanen says in the Lions’ press release.

Pennanen’s tenure as head coach has been successful so far. The Lions have won the world championship and Olympic bronze under his leadership.

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