Young Lions in action in domestic rinks – here is the Finnish team and match schedule
The Finnish U20 men’s national team is currently aiming for the World Championships at the turn of the year. Next, the Young Lions will continue their preparations in a five-nation tournament at the Ilmatar Arena in Espoo from August 26 to 30.
The team for the Young Lions in the tournament is confirmed. It consists of a total of 22 players, of whom two are goalkeepers, eight are defenders, and 12 are forwards.
In addition to Finland, the tournament will feature Sweden, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Slovakia.
You can see the Young Lions team and the match schedule below.
Young Lions team:
Goalkeepers:
30 Ainasto Juuso, Jokerit Helsinki
31 Lammi Pyry, Ässät Pori
Defenders:
2 Laine Luca, TPS Turku
3 Parkkali Jonne, HIFK Helsinki
4 Penttilä Oliver, HIFK Helsinki
5 Saarimäki Maxim, Ässät Pori
6 Suominen Julius, Lukko Rauma
8 Vilander Veeti, JYP Jyväskylä
9 Virkkunen Verneri, TPS Turku
29 Teuho-Markkola Roni, Tappara Tampere
Forwards:
10 Kallio Wilmer, TPS Turku
11 Karassaari Janne, Kärpät Oulu
12 Kossila Tino, Jokerit Helsinki
13 Kähkönen Viljo, Kärpät Oulu
14 Mensonen Jasu, Lukko Rauma
15 Miilunpohja Rasmus, KalPa Kuopio
16 Pakarinen Rasmus, KalPa Kuopio
17 Kouhia Lauri, Fargo Force USHL
18 Rajala Joonas, SaiPa Lappeenranta
20 Vuori Atte, Kiekko-Espoo
23 Aarvala Taavi, Jokerit Helsinki
25 Vatjus Miko, Lukko Rauma
Young Lions match schedule:
Wed 26.8. at 18:30 Finland – Slovakia
Thu 27.8. at 18:30 Finland – Czech Republic
Sat 29.8. at 14:00 Finland – Sweden
Sun 30.8. at 14:00 Finland – Switzerland
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