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2016 WJC Preview: Host Finland figures to be among the medal favorites

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Photo: Karpat Oulu forward and 2016 prospect Jesse Puljujarvi is one of a trio of prospects from Finland competing at the 2016 World Junior Championship that could be chosen in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft (courtesy of Karpat Oulu/Champions Hockey League via Getty Images)


</p>Few nations take as much pride in their national hockey teams — whether at the men’s level or in junior play — as does Finland. After a disappointing seventh-place finish in Canada last year, Suomi is hoping to challenge for the gold medal when it hosts the 2016 World Junior Championship.

Two years removed from winning gold in Stockholm in 2014, this year’s squad figures to face some pressure playing in front of the home crowds in Helsinki.… read more

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