The Lions face the Czech Republic in the NOCCO Hockey Games tournament in Helsinki on Saturday. Finland’s lineup for the match has been announced, featuring one of the hottest names from the early season of the League.

Leading the League’s scoring chart, Daniel Mäkiaho makes his debut with the Lions. The forward is placed in the third line alongside Henrik Borgström and Iiro Pakarinen.

In goal for Finland is Kim Saarinen, with Petteri Rimpinen as his backup.

The Lions started their home tournament on Thursday with a 3–1 victory over Switzerland.

The match will be broadcast live on TV5 and HBO Max at 18:30.

Finland’s lines against the Czech Republic:

1st line:
Jere Innala – Janne Kuokkanen – Roby Järventie
Mikko Lehtonen – Axel Rindell

2nd line:
Benjamin Rautiainen – Juho Lammikko – Markus Nurmi
Juuso Riikola – Anttoni Honka

3rd line:
Daniel Mäkiaho – Henrik Borgström – Iiro Pakarinen
Juuso Arola – Miska Kukkonen

4th line:
Eetu Päkkilä – Sami Päivärinta – Eemil Erholtz
Peetro Seppälä

13th forward: Kristian Tanus

Goalkeepers:
Kim Saarinen
Petteri Rimpinen

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