WJC: Team Finland 2024 U20 WJC roster Talk.

[Jukurit]

Who should start against Sweden? Kokko or Vali? It probably doesn't matter much since Finland is going to lose anyway, but I'd go with Vali. He looked good against bad Latvia. Kokko has had good moments and bad moments.

 

[Jukurit]

Latvia beat Germany 6-2. If Germany gets 0 points against Canada, then Finland would be 3rd in group.

 

[Svedu]

Latvia beat Germany 6-2. If Germany gets 0 points against Canada, then Finland would be 3rd in group.

And if we don't get excellent goaltending Slovakia and Czechs are still better than us this year, lol.

 

[Statsy]

And if we don't get excellent goaltending Slovakia and Czechs are still better than us this year, lol.

Sad, but true. That last game was a real confidence builder though. As we know, when we get to the QF, anything can happen.

 

[aRielzinhooo]

Our team is a shitshow atm. Imagine your highlight is winning Latvia. I hope this tournament is a big wakeup call for our saunaclub. Too busy washing each others backs........

 

[Antiillafire]

Congratulations on the QF win Finland!

 

[Svedu]

Congratulations on the QF win Finland!

Anti-jinx? Lol! You guys are going to destroy us.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Our team is a shitshow atm. Imagine your highlight is winning Latvia. I hope this tournament is a big wakeup call for our saunaclub. Too busy washing each others backs........

I think beating Sweden is a bigger highlight than beating Latvia.

 

[SantosHalper]

Happy New Year brothers and sisters!

 

[FinPanda]

Happy New Year brothers and sisters!

Hyvää uutta vuotta!

 

[king89]

Seems like these boys have some sisu after all

 

[FinPanda]

Did someone say Jukka Jalonen traveled to Gothenburg? Would make sense since they actually have a system they play with now.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Did someone say Jukka Jalonen traveled to Gothenburg? Would make sense since they actually have a system they play with now.

Yeah JJ truly was in Gothenburg but probably he's not there anymore.
That would explain the changes of Finland's game-plan just saying.

 

[SantosHalper]

What a win, great team effort. I was expecting a Q-final loss but they truly showed SISU in this game.

Coach Mikkola deserves some credit, win over Sweden and big Q-final victory after Slovakia tied the game late in the 3rd. Well done coach! Keep up the good work.

Now let's enjoy this win!

 

[SantosHalper]

Nuorten Leijonien päävalmentajalle jatkosopimus!

Mikkola re-signed or option used, he had 1+2 contract.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Nuorten Leijonien päävalmentajalle jatkosopimus!

Mikkola re-signed or option used, he had 1+2 contract.

Hopefully liitto won't regret that decision later.
If this is true then it means that Mikkola has no afford to fail at all and results must be good not OK.

 

[king89]

Nuorten Leijonien päävalmentajalle jatkosopimus!

Mikkola re-signed or option used, he had 1+2 contract.

Not sure I like that.

 

[FinPanda]

I don't like it but since they made it into the semis it make sense.

 

[Jukurit]

When you consider the low talent level on this team, I think Mikkola has actually done a pretty good job so far.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

When you consider the low talent level on this team, I think Mikkola has actually done a pretty good job so far.

Yeah maybe he's.

 

[MTU34]

You guys have a lot to be proud of. Hell on an effort today.

Go get bronze so Max can come back to Houghton with a medal!

 

[Hntz]

Still proud of the boys despite the loss.
Expected more from Helenius, but had a great game today imo. Also liked Pulkkinen’s game a lot despite a few blunders.

 

[Svedu]

Well... Helenius, Kiviharju and Väisänen are one year older next year. Just like Vali, Vinni, Halttunen, Kangas, Pieniemi, Kumpulainen and Hemming.
The talent level could actually be a bit higher with better defense. Hope one of these goalies can become even better.
Halttunen with Helenius, Hemming and Kiviharju on PP could be lethal next year. Let's hope!

Perhaps even Aatos Koivu, Suoniemi, Nurmi, Hynninen, Alasiurua, Vesterinen, Rautiainen, Kiiskinen, Leppä, Miettinen etc.

 

[Jukurit]

I'm actually very pleased with this USA game despite them losing. That USA roster on paper is like 10 times better than Finland's. Stacked with first rounders and high draft picks. But Finland managed to make this a close game with vastly inferior roster. That's coaching. 2004-2005 age group is simply too weak. But 2006 looks better, and I think they could have a chance at gold with that age group, if Mikkola keeps coaching as well as he did in this tournament.

 

[ijuka]

When you consider the low talent level on this team, I think Mikkola has actually done a pretty good job so far.

Just couldn't pick the right goalie for the playoffs.