The Lions challenge the World Championship gold team – lines revealed
The Finnish national ice hockey team continues its World Championship tournament on Monday in Zurich, where it will face the reigning world champion, the United States.
Finland enters the match in good form after two consecutive victories: both Germany and Hungary were defeated in previous games. The United States, on the other hand, has won against Great Britain in the tournament but has also experienced a loss to Switzerland.
Finland’s lineup remains unchanged compared to the match against Hungary on Saturday. Starting as goalkeeper is Justus Annunen.
The match starts at 17:20, and it can be watched live in Finland on Viaplay and MTV’s channels.
Finland’s lines for the USA match:
1:
65 Manninen Sakari – 16 Barkov Aleksander C – 13 Puljujärvi Jesse
41 Heinola Ville – 58 Vaakanainen Urho
2:
21 Puistola Patrik – 15 Lundell Anton – 92 Hämeenaho Lenni
4 Lehtonen Mikko A – 10 Jokiharju Henri
3:
27 Kuokkanen Janne – 34 Räty Aatu – 37 Erholtz Eemil
3 Määttä Olli A – 33 Matinpalo Nikolas
4:
80 Mäenalanen Saku – 24 Björninen Hannes – 19 Merelä Waltteri
18 Saarijärvi Vili
In goal:
31 Annunen Justus
Backup:
70 Korpisalo Joonas
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