The Young Lions team announced – now the final performances are given before the World Championship selections
The lineup of the Under-20 Lions for the five-nation tournament to be held in Sweden in November has been announced.
The head coach of the Finnish Under-20 national team, Ville Mäntymaa, has selected 25 players for the tournament. The group includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, and 14 forwards.
The tournament will take place in Nyköping, Sweden, from November 4 to 8. This is the last tournament for the Young Lions before the World Championship selections in December.
Finland will face Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic in the tournament.
Team of the Young Lions:
Goalkeepers:
1 Rossi Jester, Kiekko-Pojat Joensuu
30 Sammalniemi Jooa, Lukko Rauma
31 Kerkola Patrik, KalPa Kuopio
Defenders:
2 Laine Luca, TPS Turku
3 Kokkonen Lenni, Kärpät Oulu
4 Kotajärvi Jesper, KalPa Kuopio
5 Kurri Aapo, Jukurit Mikkeli
6 Laatikainen Max, Sport Vaasa
7 Svensk Vertti, SaiPa Lappeeranta
10 Teuho-Markkola Roni, Tappara Tampere
22 Ruotsalainen Veeti, Kärpät Oulu
Forwards:
12 Joki Atte, HIFK Helsinki
14 Mensonen Jasu, Lukko Rauma
15 Kuusisto Oskari, HPK Hämeenlinna
16 Suvanto Oliver, Tappara Tampere
17 Fugleberg Paavo, TPS Turku
19 Pärssinen Jesse, TPS Turku
20 Virtanen Jeremi, TPS Turku
21 Westergård Max, Frölunda HC Sweden
23 Liljeberg Miska, Ilves Tampere
24 Somervuori Jere, HIFK Helsinki
26 Uronen Anttoni, HIFK Helsinki
27 Kylmälä Olli, Kärpät Oulu
28 Vanninen Aapo, Lukko Rauma
29 Vanhatalo Vilho, Tappara Tampere
Match schedule of the Young Lions:
Thu 5.11. at 16:00 Finland – Slovakia
Fri 6.11. at 20:00 Czech Republic – Finland
Sat 7.11. at 19:00 Sweden – Finland
Sun 8.11. at 13:00 Finland – Switzerland
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