The Young Lions team is set for the summer tournament!
The Finnish under-20 national team will play in the World Junior Summer Showcase tournament held in Windsor, Canada, from July 26 to August 1.
The team of the Young Lions for the tournament is now known. Head coach Ville Mäntymaa has a group of 25 players, including three goalkeepers, eight defenders, and 14 forwards.
In addition to Finland, Canada, Sweden, and the United States will compete in the tournament. Among these, the United States will be represented by multiple teams.
You can see the Young Lions team and the match schedule below.
Young Lions Team:
Goalkeepers:
1 Rossi Jester, Jokipojat Joensuu
30 Ainasto Juuso, Jokerit Helsinki
31 Kerkola Patrik, KalPa Kuopio
Defenders:
2 Kapanen Ilari, Brandon Wheat Kings WHL
3 Sippola Ossi, HIFK Helsinki
4 Kotajärvi Jesper, KalPa Kuopio
5 Saari Julius, Erie Otters OHL
6 Laatikainen Max, Sport Vaasa
7 Svensk Vertti, SaiPa Lappeenranta
9 Alalauri Samu, Univ. of Massachusetts NCAA
22 Ruotsalainen Veeti, Kärpät Oulu
Forwards:
8 Kuisma Juho, Sioux City Musketeers USHL
11 Kämäräinen Rasmus, Moose Jaw Warriors WHL
12 Katavisto Aapo, Northern Michigan Univ. NCAA
16 Laitinen Jiko, Ilves Tampere
18 Mäkinen Ilari, HPK Hämeenlinna
19 Pärssinen Jesse, TPS Turku
20 Virtanen Jeremi, TPS Turku
23 Aarvala Taavi, Jokerit Helsinki
24 Somervuori Jere, HIFK Helsinki
25 Pakarinen Noel, Penticton Vees WHL
26 Uronen Anttoni, HIFK Helsinki
27 Orpana Eetu, Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL
28 Vanninen Aapo, Lukko Rauma
29 Vanhatalo Vilho, Tappara Tampere
Young Lions Match Schedule:
Sun 26.07. 19:00 Finland – USA White
Mon 27.07. 22:00 Finland – USA Blue
Wed 29.07. 22:00 Finland – USA
Fri 31.07. 02:00 Finland – Canada
Sat 01.08. 19:00 Finland – Sweden
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