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http://www.jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/ahokas-miesten-pelit-oikea-paikka-juoleville/195721
Interview of Team Finland U20 head coach Jussi Ahokas.
Interview of Team Finland U20 head coach Jussi Ahokas.
WJC: Team Finland 2018 U20 WJC Roster Talk
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Assuming no Puljujärvi or Kuokkanen:
Tolvanen - Heponiemi - Turkulainen
Vesalainen - Ikonen - Koivula
Kotkaniemi - A. Räsänen - Kupari
Nyman - Somppi - Moilanen
Oksanen
Heiskanen - Vaakanainen
Juolevi - Salo
Välimäki - Jokiharju
E. Räsänen
Luukkonen
Suni
Tolvanen - Heponiemi - Turkulainen
Vesalainen - Ikonen - Koivula
Kotkaniemi - A. Räsänen - Kupari
Nyman - Somppi - Moilanen
Oksanen
Heiskanen - Vaakanainen
Juolevi - Salo
Välimäki - Jokiharju
E. Räsänen
Luukkonen
Suni
McTavish said he won't be allowed to play.
Puljujärven kultaunelmille stoppi, Edmonton ei päästä nuorten MM-turnaukseen – ”Päätös on itse asiassa tehty jo”
Hockeyisl1fe
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Well, he hasn't done anything special in AHL. It would have made sense if he came.
Hockeyisl1fe
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No it wouldn't have, we've seen he can dominate against his peers. He needs to learn how to translate that against professionals. Last year it would have made sense a little more, not at all now. But the fact that Oilers didn't release him then solidified that his international junior career was indeed over.
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And for all the people who claim that it would have "boosted" his confidence: imagine you being him and your clear goal being an NHLer this season and then Chiarelli says: "you can attend the WJC, it's not like we need you here anyway right now"... yeah.
Puljujärvi not being able to attend is no sensation at this point. While he would have been a squee-worthy addition, I don't think anyone was counting anything on him being available.
The real "will they or won't they" -debate concerning a player bubbling between the NHL and the AHL will be had with Kuokkanen. Him not being released would be a genuine bummer.
The real "will they or won't they" -debate concerning a player bubbling between the NHL and the AHL will be had with Kuokkanen. Him not being released would be a genuine bummer.
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Artorius Horus T
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Heponiemi-ARäsänen-Tolvanen
Nyman-Kotkaniemi-Turkulainen
Vesalainen-Koppanen-Koivula
????-Somppi-????
Ikonen,Moilanen
Heiskanen-ERäsänen
Juolevi-Jokiharju
Vaakanainen-????
Nyman-Kotkaniemi-Turkulainen
Vesalainen-Koppanen-Koivula
????-Somppi-????
Ikonen,Moilanen
Heiskanen-ERäsänen
Juolevi-Jokiharju
Vaakanainen-????
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These are my current thoughts:
Vesalainen - A. Räsänen - Tolvanen
Koivula - Koppanen - Heponiemi
Kotkaniemi - Kuokkanen - Turkulainen
Talvitie - Kupari - Nurmi
Tuulola
Vaakanainen - Heiskanen
Välimäki - Juolevi
Salo - Jokiharju
E .Räsänen
Luukkonen
The first line has a history together and that is the sole reason why A. Räsänen is on the first line.
The second line is the Ilves line. Koppanen has the same role as A. Räsänen on the first.
The third line is an offensive line that is interchangeable with the second line.
Fourth line has two PK specialists and Kupari providing some offense.
Most notable omissions:
Oksanen, Moilanen, Ikonen, Jääskä
Vesalainen - A. Räsänen - Tolvanen
Koivula - Koppanen - Heponiemi
Kotkaniemi - Kuokkanen - Turkulainen
Talvitie - Kupari - Nurmi
Tuulola
Vaakanainen - Heiskanen
Välimäki - Juolevi
Salo - Jokiharju
E .Räsänen
Luukkonen
The first line has a history together and that is the sole reason why A. Räsänen is on the first line.
The second line is the Ilves line. Koppanen has the same role as A. Räsänen on the first.
The third line is an offensive line that is interchangeable with the second line.
Fourth line has two PK specialists and Kupari providing some offense.
Most notable omissions:
Oksanen, Moilanen, Ikonen, Jääskä
Too old?
BTW-I'm pretty sure Kuokkanen will be released. The Hurricanes are not the Oilers. They see the logic behind sending their top prospects to go to the WJC and kick a##.
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Tolvanen-Kuokkanen-Heponiemi
Turkulainen-Räsänen-Vesalainen
Koivula-Koppanen-Kotkaniemi
Kupari-Luostarinen-Tuulola
Heiskanen-Juolevi
Välimäki-Jokiharju
Salo-Vaakanainen
Luukkonen
Turkulainen-Räsänen-Vesalainen
Koivula-Koppanen-Kotkaniemi
Kupari-Luostarinen-Tuulola
Heiskanen-Juolevi
Välimäki-Jokiharju
Salo-Vaakanainen
Luukkonen
jvr32
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I think Somppi will surprise many here. Plays massive minutes in Halifax, in the PK and PP, can contribute offensively. No way he isn't in the team as a #3C or #4C at least.
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Didn't Talvite play on the top line during the summer showcase and play well?
Ahokas was interviewed in Yle studio during Karjala Cup. praised Koppanen for example
interview starts at 1:09
Jääkiekon Euro Hockey Tour Suomi - Kanada 12.11. | Jääkiekon EHT
interview starts at 1:09
Jääkiekon Euro Hockey Tour Suomi - Kanada 12.11. | Jääkiekon EHT
Hockeyisl1fe
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I was about to say this: why is everyone ignoring him? Our center depth is relatively weak already and we'll left out an over PPG center from the Q who can do it all... not going to happen.
As previously mentioned, I was pretty sure that Kuokkanen would be released for the upcoming WJC. Looking good! Of course the Canes can still prevent from going. But I'd say we will more than likely be watching him play in Buffalo.
Kiekkoareena: Nuoret Leijonat saamassa joukkueeseensa NHL:ään murtautuneen Kuokkasen
Kiekkoareena: Nuoret Leijonat saamassa joukkueeseensa NHL:ään murtautuneen Kuokkasen
This helps the Finns a lot. If Heponiemi cant do it like some say, Kuokkanen is the only center I think is good enough to match up with the top line centers of the big countries. Räsänen, Koppanen, Somppi are all decent but they're a level below what others have to offer
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