Mestaruus
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IRC, head coach Raimo Summanen was fired after the 2004 World Cup (we finished 2nd) because he didn't like working with Kummola's yes men Kurri & Jutila.
Oh yeah, I forgot about Summanen firing. One of the worst decisions ever made. Who cares if Summanen makes the team cry if the results are like that. Niinimaa wasn't a superstar or anything back then. One of the top defenders we had sure, but if Niinimaa wants to make a scene about their 'argument' then let him do it. Things would be different if someone like Koivu/Selanne/Timonen would've refused to play back then because Summanen was the coach. Then I'd actually believe that firing Summanen is OK decision.