U18: WJC 2019: Finland

[Artorius Horus T]

1. Kiviniemi-Lundell-Simontaival
2. Saarela-Räty-Petman
3. Puistola-Nikkanen-Miettinen
4. Aaltonen-Hirvonen-Räty

13. Tieksola

1. Heinola-Loponen
2. Kokkonen-Tuomisto
3. Koskenkorva-Räsänen

7. Hatakka,
8. Lehtinen

SG Piiroinen
BG Blomqvist

 

[FinPanda]

1. Kiviniemi-Lundell-Simontaival
2. Saarela-Räty-Petman
3. Puistola-Nikkanen-Miettinen
4. Aaltonen-Hirvonen-Räty

13. Tieksola

1. Heinola-Loponen
2. Kokkonen-Tuomisto
3. Koskenkorva-Räsänen

7. Hatakka,
8. Lehtinen

SG Piiroinen
BG Blomqvist

You always pick the most unknown guy and put him on the first line? His numbers doesn't look good enough to be on a first liner on this team. I don't know if he will make the team at all.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

You always pick the most unknown guy and put him on the first line? His numbers doesn't look good enough to be on a first liner on this team. I don't know if he will make the team at all.

Unknown guy????. Maybe to you, you probably should follow more hockey.

Kiviniemi was the Broncos best player this season as a 16, 17 year old rookie, led the team in goals (16), his team was the worst (or 2nd )
in the WHL and one of the worst in the entire CHL, Kiviniemi was still able to score with almost 0.50 ppg avg, he started the season in 4th
line and later was given 1st/2nd line minutes with pp time.

Has some size, skates really well, has a really good shot selection, if is given a correct role, he will surprise many i reckon.

 

[FinPanda]

Unknown guy????. Maybe to you, you probably should follow more hockey.

Kiviniemi was the Broncos best player this season as a 16, 17 year old rookie, led the team in goals (16), his team was the worst (or 2nd )
in the WHL and one of the worst in the entire CHL, Kiviniemi was still able to score with almost 0.50 ppg avg, he started the season in 4th
line and later was given 1st/2nd line minutes with pp time.

Has some size, skates really well, has a really good shot selection, if is given a correct role, he will surprise many i reckon.

I just meant that I've only heard his name and by stats I thought he didn't have a good year. But okay, maybe he has a chance. I still don't think he will be a first liner even if he makes it.

 

[JJTT]

Streams at Leijonat.fi

 

[wings5]

Looks good.

Piiroinen
Blomqvist

Heinola-Tuomisto
Kokkonen-Loponen
Räsänen-Niemelä
Hatakka

Puistola-Lundell-Simontaival
Aaltonen-Nikkanen-Miettinen
Saarela-Räty-Tieksola
Mäntykivi-Pärssinen-Räty

Lots of options for every position.

Team is actually stacked, players on the 4th line or on the bubble would be top 6 players most other years, same on defence.

 

[MattiasSnall]

Strong 1-0 victory over USA in their first pre-tournament game. Good effort especially the defence and goaltending. Promising start!

 

[Erikfromfin]

Aatu Räty was really good in first period

 

[Erikfromfin]

Saw some discussion whether Aatu Räty makes the team or not I actually think his the 2nd best center after Lundell let alone just making the team

 

[JJTT]

Saw some discussion whether Aatu Räty makes the team or not I actually think his the 2nd best center after Lundell let alone just making the team

Yep. Watching 4 games at same time in the past few hours , but he has looked great with 1+1. Looks bigger than most of the other kids.

Another goal, replays here Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) on Twitter

 

[Mestaruus]

Wasn't Finland supposed to play Slovakia today in a practice game or does my memory fail me?

If they did does anyone know the result and was this thing streamed or televised anywhere?

 

[kudla]

Wasn't Finland supposed to play Slovakia today in a practice game or does my memory fail me?

If they did does anyone know the result and was this thing streamed or televised anywhere?

Finland „18“ – Slovakia „18“ 5:0 (0:0, 2:0, 3:0)
Goals: 24. A. Räty (Puistola, Simontaival), 31. Tieksola, 49. Petman (Kokkonen, Heinola), 52. Hirvonen (A. Räyty, Miettinen), 59. A. Räty (Heinola, Simontaival)
Finland: Piiroinen – Heinola, Kokkonen, Tuomisto, Hatakka, Niemelä, I. Räsänen, Loponen, Lehtinen – Simontaival, Saarela, Puistola – Tieksola, Nikkanen, Aaltonen – Hirvonen, Räty, Miettinen – Hakanen, Pärssinen, Petman – Mäntykivi.
Slovakia: Hlavaj – O. Turan, Golian, Matej Ilenčík, F. Gajdoš, Mudrák, Lavička, M. Hlaváč – Michal Mrázik, Jellúš, Škvarek – A. Turanský, D. Sojka, M. Čajkovič – M. Chromiak, J. Haščák, J. Lašák ml. – Samuel Krajč, J. Eliaš, Valigura.

 

[Mestaruus]

Finland „18“ – Slovakia „18“ 5:0 (0:0, 2:0, 3:0)
Goals: 24. A. Räty (Puistola, Simontaival), 31. Tieksola, 49. Petman (Kokkonen, Heinola), 52. Hirvonen (A. Räyty, Miettinen), 59. A. Räty (Heinola, Simontaival)
Finland: Piiroinen – Heinola, Kokkonen, Tuomisto, Hatakka, Niemelä, I. Räsänen, Loponen, Lehtinen – Simontaival, Saarela, Puistola – Tieksola, Nikkanen, Aaltonen – Hirvonen, Räty, Miettinen – Hakanen, Pärssinen, Petman – Mäntykivi.
Slovakia: Hlavaj – O. Turan, Golian, Matej Ilenčík, F. Gajdoš, Mudrák, Lavička, M. Hlaváč – Michal Mrázik, Jellúš, Škvarek – A. Turanský, D. Sojka, M. Čajkovič – M. Chromiak, J. Haščák, J. Lašák ml. – Samuel Krajč, J. Eliaš, Valigura.

Thanks mate.

 

[ijuka]

Wasn't Finland supposed to play Slovakia today in a practice game or does my memory fail me?

If they did does anyone know the result and was this thing streamed or televised anywhere?

 

[Mestaruus]

A full game on Youtube, what more can you ask. Thanks.

 

[JJTT]

Any news who was cut? Only Mäntykävi has been announced by his club team.

 

[FinPanda]

Team now:

Goalies:
1 Taponen Roope, HIFK Helsinki
30 Piiroinen Kari, Winsdor Spitfires OHL
31 Blomqvist Joel, Kärpät Oulu

Defensemen:
2 Kokkonen Mikko, Jukurit Mikkeli
3 Loponen Kalle, Kärpät Oulu
4 Räsänen Iivari, Tappara Tampere
5 Niemelä Topi, Kärpät Oulu
6 Hatakka Santeri, Jokerit Helsinki
7 Tuomisto Antti, Ässät Pori
9 Koskenkorva Samu, Kärpät Oulu
25 Heinola Ville, Lukko Rauma

Forwards:
10 Aaltonen Leevi, KalPa Kuopio
12 Nikkanen Henri, Jukurit Mikkeli
15 Saarela Antti, Lukko Rauma
18 Petman Mikko, Lukko Rauma
19 Miettinen Veeti, Blues Espoo
20 Lundell Anton, HIFK Helsinki (pelaa liigan välierissä)
21 Räty Aku, Kärpät Oulu
22 Simontaival Kasper, Tappara Tampere
24 Räty Aatu, Kärpät Oulu
27 Hakanen Santtu, HPK Hämeenlinna
28 Hirvonen Roni, Blues Espoo
32 Tieksola Tuukka, Kärpät Oulu
34 Intonen Aarne, TPS Turku
35 Pärssinen Juuso, TPS Turku
36 Puistola Patrik, Tappara Tampere

No Kiviniemi which is good. This team is so stacked. No idea who should be the final forward cuts. Hakanen and Intonen maybe?

 

[JJTT]

Team now:

Goalies:
1 Taponen Roope, HIFK Helsinki
30 Piiroinen Kari, Winsdor Spitfires OHL
31 Blomqvist Joel, Kärpät Oulu

Defensemen:
2 Kokkonen Mikko, Jukurit Mikkeli
3 Loponen Kalle, Kärpät Oulu
4 Räsänen Iivari, Tappara Tampere
5 Niemelä Topi, Kärpät Oulu
6 Hatakka Santeri, Jokerit Helsinki
7 Tuomisto Antti, Ässät Pori
9 Koskenkorva Samu, Kärpät Oulu
25 Heinola Ville, Lukko Rauma

Forwards:
10 Aaltonen Leevi, KalPa Kuopio
12 Nikkanen Henri, Jukurit Mikkeli
15 Saarela Antti, Lukko Rauma
18 Petman Mikko, Lukko Rauma
19 Miettinen Veeti, Blues Espoo
20 Lundell Anton, HIFK Helsinki (pelaa liigan välierissä)
21 Räty Aku, Kärpät Oulu
22 Simontaival Kasper, Tappara Tampere
24 Räty Aatu, Kärpät Oulu
27 Hakanen Santtu, HPK Hämeenlinna
28 Hirvonen Roni, Blues Espoo
32 Tieksola Tuukka, Kärpät Oulu
34 Intonen Aarne, TPS Turku
35 Pärssinen Juuso, TPS Turku
36 Puistola Patrik, Tappara Tampere

No Kiviniemi which is good. This team is so stacked. No idea who should be the final forward cuts. Hakanen and Intonen maybe?

Don't really see Saarela as center if Lundell comes, likely something like this:

Last forward spots for Hirvonen, Ak.Räty or Intonen, depeding what they want.

Puistola-Lundell-Simontaival
Aaltonen-Nikkanen-Tieksola
Miettinen-Räty-Saarela
Petman-Pärssinen-Räty/Hirvonen/Intonen

Defense looks set. They will likely rotate the pairings a bit and play with 7 d.

Kokkonen-Heinola
Räsänen-Niemelä/Loponen
Hatakka-Tuomisto

Powerplay units likely end up as:

PP1:Saarela-Simontaival-Puistola-Räty-Heinola
PP2: Miettinen-Aaltonen-Lundell- Tieksola-Tuomisto

 

[illone84]

Don't really see Saarela as center if Lundell comes, likely something like this:

Last forward spots for Hirvonen, Ak.Räty or Intonen, depeding what they want.

Puistola-Lundell-Simontaival
Aaltonen-Nikkanen-Tieksola
Miettinen-Räty-Saarela
Petman-Pärssinen-Räty/Hirvonen/Intonen

Defense looks set. They will likely rotate the pairings a bit and play with 7 d.

Kokkonen-Heinola
Räsänen-Niemelä/Loponen
Hatakka-Tuomisto

Powerplay units likely end up as:

PP1:Saarela-Simontaival-Puistola-Räty-Heinola
PP2: Miettinen-Aaltonen-Lundell- Tieksola-Tuomisto

I might be more excited for this tournie than the skoda cup, lol.

Anyways, looking good, boys!!

 

[FinPanda]

IFK out, Lundell probably will be with the team soon.

 

[FinPanda]

SWE - FIN (2-2)

Box score of Fin-Swe practise match.

 

[FinPanda]

3-2 win, GWG scored by Miettinen 11 seconds before the end of the game on PP.

 

[FinnishSniper]

Nice practise games, winning the Swedes and the US. And with Lundell coming in, expecting another gold.

 

[FinPanda]

I will burn my coat if Aatu Räty doesn't make the team. Another goal.

 

[ijuka]

IFK out, Lundell probably will be with the team soon.

HIFK has the bronze match still...