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Verner Miettinen, C, Kiekko-Espoo U20 - U20 SM-Sarja After leading the U20 league in points among draft-minus-one players last season, Miettinen found himself on a gutted Kiekko-Espoo team that lost players like his brother and league-leading scorer Veeti Miettinen and fellow 2021-eligibles Huuhtanen and Jimi Suomi during the off-season. He finished the season with 15 goals and 31 points in 30 games with Kärpät’s U20 program and also played five games up with the men’s team, being one of the few players on the team with Liiga experience. Koivunen’s seamless transition from the U18 level to the U20 league has been nothing short of spectacular. IIHF World Juniors: 2021 Semifinal Odds, Canada vs Russia … He’s a candidate for one of the power play units. There aren’t many drafted players on this Slovak team, so being without one is a significant blow. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Goaltending. Offensively, the roster is a bit thin, which is made worse by the absence of Cajkovic. After leading the U20 league in points among draft-minus-one players last season, Miettinen found himself on a gutted Kiekko-Espoo team that lost players like his brother and league-leading scorer Veeti Miettinen and fellow 2021-eligibles Huuhtanen and Jimi Suomi during the off-season. Koskenvuo’s backup on HIFK’s U20 squad this season, Lampinen’s stat line from this season is more impressive and he’s gotten occasional starts with the national team in the past. The 19-year old has been playing for TUTO Hockey in the Mestis on loan from Tappara of the Liiga. Tuomisto, a second-round pick of the Red Wings in 2019, is another player who could be relied upon to play big minutes and see some power-play time. Ville Järveläinen (F) 2020-2021 : Bayreuth Tigers : DEL2 49 : 31 : 32 : 63 : 22 : 4. World Juniors 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status, jersey numbers for … He’s got some scoring touch, but on this team, he’s going to be playing in a fourth-line role with maybe some penalty kill duties presuming he makes his way to the lineup. Suomi is a fluid skater who flashes a deceptive breakout game and can run a power play competently with his passing. Päivärinta plays a sound two-way game while contributing offensively with his playmaking. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-4-0')}; Here is what THW thinks their final roster could look like. Kuopio, Finland: 5'9" 179: L: Anttoni Honka: D: 19: 2000-10-05: Jyväskylä, Finland: 5'10" 176: R: Lassi Thomson: D: 19: 2000-09-24: Tampere, Finland: 6'0" 190: R: Ville Heinola: D: 18: 2001-03-02: Honkajoki, Finland: 5'11" 181: L: Mikko Kokkonen: D: 18: 2001-01-18: Mikkeli, Finland: 5'11" 198: L: Peetro Seppälä: D: 19: 2000-08-17: Kuusankoski, Finland: 6'2" 194: L: Toni Utunen: D: 19: 2000-04-27: Kokkola, … roster. Regularly producing NHL talent such as Miro Heiskanen, Aleksander Barkov, Pekka Rinne, Patrik Laine and so on, Finland has always been one to watch at the World Juniors. The clear-cut top defenceman for this age group just over a year ago, Juusola struggled to ascend to a top-four role on Kärpät’s U20 team this season, which eventually paved his way to Sweden. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')}; Another player that could see big minutes for Finland is Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Topi Niemala. Defensemen: Alexander Figurin (Avangard), Arseniy Koromyslov (SKA), Vladimir … if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0')}; Two other names to keep an eye on is Samuel Helenius and Samu Tuomaala. His best game, in my opinion, was against the United States where he stood on his head numerous times. Finland U20 International-Jr U18 ... Finland's Under-18 World Hockey Championship Roster Wed, 21 Apr 21 15:00:23 +0000 ... Texas. With the pandemic ruining his plans of joining the Chicago Steel of the USHL for this season, Suomi decided to play for Jokerit’s U20 team, adding 11 points in 15 games in his second season at that level. Though he’s mostly played center this season, I’d expect to see him on the wing in this tournament. Drafted 52nd overall, he has spent this season playing for Karpat of the Liiga and Hermes of the Mestis. The Swiss roster doesn’t stack up as well as the Finnish one. Updated hourly with news and features from over 150 writers worldwide. Huuhtanen strung together a productive campaign in the U20 league with his new team and added four goals in February’s two national team intra-squad games. He should be a stable part of the bottom-six, and will likely get used on the penalty kill. If Jokerit’s season hadn’t been ended early by the restrictions, Salminen would have been a prime candidate to win the scoring title after adding 26 points in just 17 games. Check out who made the cut after qualifying … 07.05.2021 04:00. The second full-time Liiga defenceman on this team, Topias Vilén added eight points in 35 games with the Pelicans while averaging just under 13 minutes per night. 24.10.2019. My name is Mathieu Sheridan. He has a hard, accurate shot and certainly knows how to use it. Though he’s listed at six-foot-four and brings a decent amount of physicality, Väisänen is primarily an effective playmaker with decent skill and speed. April 3, 2021. Taking on Russia, the Finns, once again, came back and scored four unanswered goals to win the country's first bronze medal since 2006. Goaltenders – Joel Blomqvist, Kari Piiroinen, Rasmus Korhonen, Defense – Ville Heinola, Topi Niemala, Mikko Kokkonen, Antti Tuomisto, Kalle Loponen, Eemil Viro, Joni Jurmo, Forwards – Patrik Puistola, Anton Lundell, Kasper Simontaival, Antti Saarela, Aatu Raty, Roby Jarventie, Roni Hirvonen, Brad Lambert, Juuso Parssinen, Vetti Miettinen, Samuel Helenius, Aku Raty, Samu Tuomaala. Finland. I expect Finland to have a great tournament this year and see them making a long run as they have some serious talent again this year. Two of the three goalies on last year’s The final step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, Canada's National Junior Team has found record-setting success at the IIHF World Junior Championship since the first year of the POE in 1982, winning 16 gold medals, including five-year runs from 1993-97 … 2020-2021: KalPa U20: U20 SM-sarja: 35: 22: 16: 38: May 3, 2021. April 27, 2021. Here is THW’s final prediction for who makes the final 23-man roster for Finland. Järvelä wasn’t part of my initial roster projection, but a rather strong ending to the season in the U20 league playoffs likely pushed him over the top and onto this roster. 2020-2021 : Carolina Hurricanes : NHL 56 : 24 : 33 : 57 : 32 : 6. A 26-player roster was announced on 3 May 2021. Pori, Finland: Assat U20 (Jr. A SM-liiga) DET ('18, 7th rd., 191 ovr.) Switzerland — Team Preview — Rosterif(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0')}; One Player to Watch for Each World Junior Team, 7 Predictions for the 2021 World Junior Championship. While six players are still to be cut from the roster, 2021 NHL Entry Draft prospects Oleksiy Myklukha, ... Zug U20 [Swiss U20-Elit] Lorenzo Canonica - F: Piiroinen moves really well in his net as well. Head coach: Toni Söderholm Anton Lundell: 6-1 (185) 183 (83) 10/03/2001: L: Espoo, Finland: HIFK (Liiga) 2020 Draft Eligible: Joonas Oden: 6-0 (183) 183 (83) 02/17/2000: R: Benton City, Wash. KooKoo (Liiga) 2020 Draft Eligible: Patrik Puistola: 6-0 (183) 174 (79) 01/11/2001: L: Tampere, Finland: Tappara U20 (Jr. A SM-liiga) Kari Piiroinen Oliver Suni Ruben Rafkin world juniors. Top-10 prospects of the month – March 2021. He’s committed to the University of Denver for the 2022-2023 together with Matikka. Compared to Group B, Group A has a lot less firepower when it comes to potentially upsetting the top teams such as Finland and Canada. Blomqvist is immensely talented and Piiroinen has shown glimpses of great play when he is called upon like last year when he managed to get into one game and posted a 1.00 GAA and a .955 SV% so if they do falter, I don’t imagine it will be for long. Team Russia arrived to Moscow after WJC-2021. He added 23 goals and 49 points in just 38 games with Kärpät’s U20 squad and went on to claim a well-deserved Rookie of the Year award. more. Salminen will be one of the key forwards in the top-six and on the power play. While his 2-4-0 record may be deceiving, he managed to put up a .916 save percentage (SV%) and a 2.65 goals-against average (GAA). Heimosalmi’s draft stock has been on a rise in public scouting circles in recent months. He is massive, standing at 6-foot-5 and is very fluid in his net. Päivärinta had a strong campaign as Lukko’s top-line centre, leading the team to an eventual championship while being over point-per-game in the playoffs. The only 2004-born defenceman on the team, Kulonummi had a good first season with Jokerit’s U20 program, regularly playing over 20 minutes per game and getting opportunities on both special units. Tuomaala, Lambert headline Finland’s U18 roster. Below are the rosters for teams competing in the 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The roster was announced on 15 May 2021. 2020-2021 : Hannover Scorpions : Germany3 42 : 36 : 35 : 71 : 18 : 2. ... Russia U20 schedule at the Four Nations in Finland: November 8, Finland U20 - Russia U20, 17:30 November 9, Sweden U20 ... 2021 U18 Worlds 5 : 3 Canada U18. Tuomaala is a very skilled player who has excellent vision. Although his stock has taken a hit since the start of the season, he will still be relied upon to play a big role for the Finns and he could slot in as the second-line center. The 6-foot-1 winger brings a heavy release, good skill, and a heavy dose of meanness and physicality to the table. Maybe the most versatile defenceman on this team, Vilén can be plugged into any pairing and will probably do fine. They are in the easier of the two groups in the round-robin stage and their only stiff competition should be Canada. All statistics obtained from InStat Hockey. A lot has changed in the league since then, so we decided to update that post for the 2021 season, based on rosters at the start of the season. They were outplayed and ended up losing 5-2. As teams prepare to head into Edmonton, Alberta for the 2021 World Juniors Championship, final roster cuts are being made. With the Karjala Cup just a week away, the Canucks have good news that Viktor Persson has been added to Sweden’s World Juniors 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status, jersey numbers for … Väisänen has made solid strides during the past year and was over a point-per-game for TPS at the U20 level. I am a writer here at THW who covers the OHL and prospects in general. Kapanen relishes bloodlines in draft journey. If Blomqvist falters even one bit, I would not be surprised to see Piiroinen given the reins. He only managed 10 points in 19 games this season and didn’t look very good overall, which means that the upcoming tournament will be hugely important for Miettinen’s draft stock. Tournament Info. Ruusunen is a good complementary winger to any line given his combo of skating, energy and two-way play. The only 2004-born forward on the roster, Kemell has been on scouts radars for a long time, and he put together a very strong debut season in the U20 league to warrant the attention, leading his team in goals and points by a wide margin. He’s presumably battling for the backup spot on this team. Helenius is a behemoth, standing at 6-foot-6 and is great at using his size to his advantage. Leppänen is a rather fluid skater who closes space proactively and looks to disrupt plays early in the neutral zone. As time has gone on, Finland has continually shown that it is one of the premier hockey countries. The competition will take place in the USA between April 26 and May 6. He has been impressive this season, putting up a 1.89 GAA and a .934 SV% in nine games. Kasper Puutio Named to Team Finland Roster for the 2021 World Junior Championship - Everett Silvertips Jack Finley Signs Entry-Level Contract with Tampa Bay Lightning - Spokane Chiefs He moves the puck really well and is able to skate himself out of danger when need be. They advanced to the quarterfinals where they pulled off the massive upset over the United States with the only goal in the game being scored by winger Joonas Oden and advanced to the quarterfinals where they went up against a dominant Canada squad. Team Finland stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at U20 World … Koivunen’s smarts are high-end and he’s got a large box of other very projectable tools at his disposal. A solid all-around defenceman, Ervasti’s rush defence and vision are his strongest suits. Finland (+250) makes a great sentimental underdog, even against the United States. A potential top-three pick in the 2022 draft. One of the top players for them is going to be 2020 first-round pick Anton Lundell who has gotten off to a blazing start with HIFK in the Liiga where he has scored 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points in 15 games. He’s a dynamic offensive threat, combining high-end skating with excellent handling and dual-threat capabilities. Loponen, a seventh-round pick of the Leafs in 2019, has gotten off to a great start for Karpat U20 as he has 15 points in 20 games from the backend. Some people expect him to see a lot of power-play time this year and he has proven that he is able to be trusted with that responsibility this season. The USATF released its final roster for the U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland from July 10-15. Despite the point totals, his role on this team is likely going to be more defensive and he’s another solid penalty kill candidate. Suni, Rafkin and Piiroinen included on Finland’s U20 summer roster. While Blomqvist may be younger than some of the other options in net for Finland, it is his athletic ability that has some people giving him the nod to start for the Finns in net this year. Going into the tournament this year, a lot of people will be expecting Finland to make a deep run. Though Finland doesn’t have a clear-cut number one goalie this year, Koskenvuo is probably the likely starter at least at the beginning of the tournament. 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This year, since the NHL has adopted the taxi squad model to combat travel restrictions caused by COVID-19, the nationality breakdown includes opening night rosters, players on the season opening injured reserve, and taxi squads from each team. Kokkonen, a third-round pick by the Maple Leafs in 2019, has always been a great skater. He skates well and really turns the puck over, averaging only one giveaway a game. He was originally supposed to play for Luleå’s J20 team, but due to restrictions, he ended up playing in the third-highest men’s league HockeyEttan. Roster I Schedule. A six-foot-three winger with deft hands and heavy release, Matikka will be taking his talents to the University of Denver for the 2022–2023 season. Since competing in their first World Junior Hockey Championship back in 1974, Finland has gone on to win five gold medals, four silver medals and six bronze medals for a total of 15 medals. Some good news has come down for Vancouver Canucks prospects over the weekend. In two games for Karpat, he has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and a .914 SV%. April 18, 2021. In eight games for Hermes, he has put together a record of 2-3-3 to go along with a 2.87 GAA and a .896 SV%. And if their goaltending holds up, this roster has just enough talent up front to beat anyone else in the tournament if things break right. Team Finland is looking to take some significant steps up from their seventh-place finish in the 2019 U18 Worlds. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-1-0')}; Viro and Loponen, a possible third pairing, are two players who may not see a boatload of ice time but will see very relied upon to make an impact. It was 28 players on 10 May. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. He played big minutes for Ässät’s U20 squad and contributed on both special teams. He is rarely caught out of position and is outstanding at tracking pucks through traffic. He is perfectly suited to battle for pucks in the corners and stand in front of the net to screen the opposition. ... Helsinki, Finland U20 Finland/ Mäkelänrinne Upper Secondary School. Head coach: Jukka Jalonen. He is very good at not letting out rebounds and while he may not be the biggest goalie at 6-foot-1, he is more than capable of making up for it with his athletic ability. Malinen is coming off of his first full season with JYP’s Liiga team, averaging over 13 minutes per game on the worst team in the league. The offense this year is really going to be where team Finland shines. Goalkeepers: Valeri Brinkman, Kirill Gerasimyuk, Sergei Ivanov (all SKA). The backup role will most likely go to former Windsor Spitfires goaltender Kari Piiroinen. He is able to thread a pass to his teammates with ease and is a marvel to watch with the puck on his stick. Petri Kontiola (F) 2020-2021 : HPK : Liiga 55 : 14 : 41 : 55 : 54 : 7. The other defensemen that could round out the roster will be Mikko Kokkonen (TOR), Antti Tuomisto (DET), Eemil Viro (DET) and Kalle Loponen (TOR). At his best, Juusola shows a lot of offensive skill and has a big shot from the point. Ahead of another exciting World Junior Championship (WJC) tournament, The Hockey Writers takes a look at who made the final With top eligible players in this upcoming draft and high-end NHL prospects ready to go, this team is going to very deep and dangerous. Though his stats from this season are rather mediocre, he’s been the go-to guy during the national team camps. Russia U20 roster for Four Nations preparation. Finland will have to rely on a new goalie this year. A lot of eyes will be watching them this year and it will be exciting to see how they perform as a whole. Team USA fans — or really hockey fans everywhere — will want to watch Lacey Eden, even if she doesn’t make the 2021 Worlds Roster. Two of the three goalies on last year’s roster (Justus Annunen and Jasper Partikainen) will not be returning and this will hurt the Finns a lot. FR. Pair him with two talented players like Patrik Puistola (CAR) and Kasper Simontaival (LAK) and that is a deadly top line. Viro, a 2020 third-round pick of the Red Wings, has three assists in 14 games for TPS of the Liiga. Markus Granlund (F) 2020-2021 : Salavat Yulaev Ufa : KHL 50 : 23 : 30 : 53 : 26 : 8. He’s also a potential penalty killer on this team. With their most recent gold coming in 2019 after beating the United States in the finals, the Finns will be looking for redemption after a disappointing finish at last year’s tournament. Oshawa Generals forward Oliver Suni and former Windsor Spitfires teammates Ruben Rafkin and Kari Piiroinen are among 34 players named to Finland’s U20 summer roster announced earlier this week in preparation for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship this winter. Finland U20 Finland is bronze. USA, Frisco, Comerica Center PHOTO. The World junior championships have forever been known as a 19-year-old event. They had a decent start to the tournament and ended up finishing third in Group A behind Canada and Sweden. Canada Finland Switzerland Slovakia Germany Russia Sweden United States Czech Republic Austria. A great puck-moving defenseman who sees the ice really well, he has collected three assists in eight games for Karpat of the Liiga and four points in six games for Karpat U20 in the U20 SM-sarja. Tuomaala has been one of the top snipers of his age group for a long time. Markus Granlund (F) 2020-2021 … A great puck mover and offensive player, Heinola has been on loan to Lukko of the Liiga where he put one goal and 12 assists for 13 points in 16 points. Another key player in Lukko’s championship team at the U20 level this season, Ervasti added seven points in eight post-season games. While no player on Switzerland was able to make it onto the game sheet in game one, Lorenzo Canonica, a 2021 draft-eligible prospect, was able to generate three shots on goal. Helomaa has long been touted as one of the better Finnish goalies in this age group and even though his season with Ässät’s U20 team wasn’t as good as expected, he’s probably the likely backup for this team and can even steal the starting role depending on how the tournament will unfold. A potential first-rounder for the 2022 draft, Kemell should feature in a top-nine role and be used on the power play. Yes, the goalies on this team have little experience playing on this big of a stage but the team in front of them should be able to hold the ship down. While he has not suited up in a game during the 2020-21 season with the University of Denver, he had a great 2018-19 season where he collected 49 points in 48 games with Assat U20 of the Jr. A SM-liiga. Finland; Nickname(s) Nuoret Leijonat (The Young Lions) Association: Finnish Ice Hockey Association: General Manager: Kimmo Oikarinen: Head coach: Antti Pennanen: Assistants: Tuomo Ruutu Antti Miettinen Ville Mäntymaa: Captain: Anton Lundell: Top scorer: Esa Tikkanen (17) Most points: Esa Tikkanen (36) Team colors IIHF code: FIN: First international Soviet Union 6 – 2 Finland On 15 May, the final squad was revealed. One of the biggest draft-eligible risers in Finland this season, Kapanen ran at over a point-per-game player in his debut season at the U20 level, and also added five points in five games during a brief loan in Mestis. Partners. In April, Kemell also became the first 2004-born player to debut in Liiga. Another storyline that will be interesting to watch for is how much of an impact the younger players, more specifically the 2021 NHL Draft eligibles, can make for this team. Sign up for our regular 'Prospects Newsletter' for all the latest. Fans were optimistic that they could win the bronze against Sweden but ended up going home without a medal. One of the top players eligible for the draft is Aatu Raty. The Russian national team management group has named the roster of the under 18 national team, which will compete at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championship. Teemu Hartikainen (F) 2020-2021 : Salavat Yulaev Ufa : KHL 53 : 28 : 36 : 64 : 18 : 3. After being the leading scorer for Jokerit’s U18 squad in 2019–2020, Matikka put together a promising first season in the U20 league even if it was cut short due to pandemic-related restrictions. He had really good flashes of puck-rushing and OZ play during the season and mostly held his own defensively. Standings. The third goalie that could make the roster is 18-year old Rasmus Korhonen who has been playing for Assat U20 of the U20 SM-sarja. Malinen is one of the better skaters on this team, moving very well in every direction. He’s a skilled winger with very good shooting skills but also improved his off-puck play this season. Heimosalmi is a rather smooth skater who can occasionally rush the puck through the neutral zone and defends competently with his stick and positioning. Koskenvuo is committed to joining Harvard University as the first Finnish player ever. One returning player who will make a big impact is Winnipeg Jets prospect Ville Heinola. Leppänen finished second in scoring among draft-eligible defencemen in the U20 league this season with 18 points in 40 games. Finland will be losing some big names such as Lassi Thomson and Anttoni Honka but will be more than capable to fill their roles with returning players and new faces ready for their shot. He’ll be a top-six winger and an important power play piece for this team. In 13 games this season, he has put together a 6-2-5 record to go with a 2.28 GAA and a .924 SV%. Tuomaala’s game is all about speed and shooting, sometimes even to his detriment. He didn’t make the team last year but will get a great opportunity to see a lot of playing time this time around. Last year, Colorado Avalanche prospect Annunen was one of the best goalies in the tournament. Ruusunen’s current season was a rather mediocre one. He moves well in his net and can make acrobatic saves look easy when needed. Though he struggled a bit during his first full Liiga season, Brad Lambert is still the top talent on this Finnish team, and he’ll be expected to lead them offensively. While he’s not the flashiest player on the ice, Vilén has quiet skill, moves well and defends competently. The Finns find themselves in Group A this year, where they will be going up against the likes of Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Slovakia in round-robin action. He’s probably better off with getting paired with a more defensively-minded player. Huuhtanen will likely start the tournament in a top-nine role and on a power play unit. Finland. The official 2021-22 Women's Basketball Roster for the The University of Texas at El Paso Miners. He added only two goals and eight points in 21 games in the U20 league, but it tells you something about his game that he still was chosen to this tournament by the coaching staff. Finland. There's a wide array of skill and speed upfront, as well as some worthwhile depth on defence. 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship: Team Finland preview & roster New, 10 comments Finland bring’s a hard-working group to Edmonton, with a … While he probably won’t see playing time this year, he could make some noise in the coming years. Kapanen’s game is all about off-puck instincts and good scoring touch in tight. Although last year they got superb goaltending, they have a lot of talent this year that should make them a dangerous team on a nightly basis. He has been able to generate offence through the 2020-21 season in the U20 Swiss league. 2021: 2/21/2021: Georgia: 78-70: European Championships: 2021: 2/19/2021: Switzerland: 92-84: European Championships: 2021: 11/30/2020: Serbia: 66-75: European Championships: 2021: 11/28/2020: Georgia: 85-91: European Championships: 2021: 2/23/2020: Switzerland: 69-64: European Championships: 2021: 2/20/2020: Serbia: 58-80 This year, the starting role for Finland will most likely go to Pittsburgh Penguins 2020 second-round draft pick Joel Blomqvist. Though his role was rather limited this season due to being on the most talent-rich team in the U20 league, Yliniemi managed ways to be effective and improved his play throughout the season, which ultimately landed him a spot on this team. Eero Elo (F) 2020-2021 … He is only going to get better as time progresses. 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