His experience playing against men in the Liiga over the last three seasons should help him physically impose himself this year. Jenny Potter remains on top with 32 Olympic points. Suomen MM-joukkue 9.8. [1] [2] The team consisted of 13 forwards (F), seven on defense (D) and three goaltenders (G). The Finnish Women's National Team will be without its original head coach for the remainder of the Olympics. Tuominen heads to China with two Olympic medals in her collection, earning bronze in 2010 and 2018. [4] Head coach: Pasi Mustonen ROC [ edit] The Finnish women have won bronze medals in 1998 in Nagano and then again in 2010 for the Vancouver Games. There is a lot backing that notion up to give it real credence. The bronze medallists look to a roster filled with experience to rise up the podium. You can also see the fullhockey streaming scheduleon NBCOlympics.com. United States vs. Finland, 8:10 a.m. That's the big question in Oil Country as the team focuses on improving their chances of making it to the Stanley Cup Final in 2023. These are the team rosters of the nations participating in the women's ice hockey tournament of the 2022 Winter Olympics. . Creative Commons Attribution + Noncommercial. @HilaryKnight | #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/hjHpMPFLel. In 24 Liiga games, he has two goals and four assists, and has fallen down draft boards. To make things even more dangerous, Finland also has the returning player with the second most points in Kasper Simontaival. The small country continues to churn out elite hockey talent, and this year is no exception with a roster that may be a perfect mix of tournament veterans and top 2022 Draft prospects. The Finns have Noora Rty. This year is expected to follow suit. [11][12], The roster was announced on 13 January 2022. W. Track. Feb 4, 2022. ET, Feb. 3: United States vs. Finland, 8:10 a.m. Jenni Hiirikoski: This will come as a shock to no one, but the first person to note is the oldest member of the team, most seasoned veteran Jenni Hiirikoski. Within those matchups, Lindstedt has 81 goals and 160 assists for 241 points. When Finland has had any decent opportunities, Alex Cavallini has been their to deny any threat. All rights reserved. Though the Canadian squad brings back many of its silver medalists, itll be the first time since the 2006 Olympics that Shannon Szabados will not be in goal. She also served as North Dakotas captain during her senior season. Finland, like Canada and the United States has three gold medals over the last nine years, and will expect to battle for the top spot once again. Feb. 2: Canada vs. Switzerland, 11:10 p.m. Players on Team Kuortane live and practice at Kuortane Sports Academy, where the majority of the players comprise Finlands U18 national team. Odds & lines subject to change. Before venturing to Manitoba, she spent time withIlves Tampere,HPK Hameenlinna, and KalPa. The IIHF released a press statement the next day citing rules 186 and 183ii as the reasons for overturning the goal. Not only was he the top scoring defenceman in last years tournament, hes also the top scoring returning player this year. GOALIES; Name Pos Age Birthdate Birthplace HT WT SC; Harri Steri: G: 32: . At the World Championships in Finland in 2019, the team came the closest to a gold medal as they ever had, and arguably more than anyone could without actually winning it. This is a very exciting forward group for Finland, with returners Roni Hirvonen and Kasper Simontaival set to lead this unit. Players like Kalle Vaisanen and Eetu Liukas are big, physical options for the fourth line, while players like Oliver Kapanen and Roni Karvinen can bring more speed and skill. At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Japan's women's hockey team earned the top spot in group B thanks to wins against Sweden, Denmark, and two thrilling shootout victories vs. China and Czechia. Levels of respect and personal concern for one another are achieved, and that translates into wins. As part of the big five nations at this tournament, the expectation will be to medal, and I think this team certainly has the tools to make a deep run this year. The U.S. leads 2-0 thanks to goals from Cayla Barnes and Hilary Knight. Users can also authenticate via TV Everywhere to stream events in the NBC Sports app or on NBCOlympics.com. Finlands womens Olympic team is truly an extraordinary blend. Often considered one of, if not the greatest goaltender in womens hockey history, coming off of a fantastic professional season with a .954 save percentage, and an amazing run at Worlds last year, it seems frankly, ridiculous to not have her on the roster. Despite still being young, Nieminem is a huge presence on the ice and has already proved to be an integral part of Team Finland. It is comforting though that both the secondary and tertiary netminders are more than capable, and are among the better backup goalies at the Games. Hilary Knight: At 32 years old, Hilary Knight remains a force on Team USA. An interesting thing to keep an eye on is how Finland uses the line of Ville Koivunen, Samuel Helenius and Brad Lambert, who dominated in their short time together last December. 7:19 - It's been a dominant showing for the U.S. as they lead the shot count 38-15 and, most important, 2-0 on the scoreboard. Odds & lines subject to change. He came into the December tournament with a chip on his shoulder as he watched his draft stock fall. At this point, especially for the older players, years of only getting bronze has to be frustrating. WJC Gold Medal Game recap: McTavish saves the game, Johnson wins it, Anthony Richard plays hero for Laval in overtime, [Highlight] Jonathan Drouin scores a goal. Americans lead in shots 12-6. @HilaryKnight extends the @TeamUSA lead late in the second! At 6-foot-1 and 174 pounds, she is a force to be reckoned with along Finlands blueline. The Lulea winger is second in SDHL scoring (24+28=52) behind Brynas Gavle's Swiss star Lara Stalder. 3:39 - GOAL! After some good puck movement, the U.S. gets the puck down low to Hilary Knight who then feeds Barnes in front for the first goal. Playing this year for the CWHLs Kunlun Red Star,Rty has numbers of 1.62 GAA and .944 SV% in 15 games. As is the case with most of women's hockey's top national teams, the squads are quite . The 511 winger is known for his shot and scoring ability, as evidenced by his 12 goals and six assists in 21 Liiga games this season. As a teenager. Poulin won Olympic gold in 2010 and 2014, highlighted by her game-winning overtime goal in Sochi. Tuominen is second in Olympic appearances by a Buckeye, one behind former Team Finland teammate Emma (Laaksonen) Terho who played in five Olympics during her career. Teams have done this for years. Again. 2022 Men's Division 2 Roster Announced. If you want to know more or withdraw your consent to all or some of the cookies, please refer to the Cookie Policy . ET, Feb. 7: Canada vs. United States, 11:10 p.m. Viitasuo is also just 21 years of age and will be making her Olympic debut. In seven games, he had a goal and three assists as a 16-year-old. Finland enters the 2022 Olympic womens hockey tournament as the defending bronze medalists from both the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea and the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey Womens World Championship in Canada. There are many people who feel that Noora Rty is the best female goaltender in the world today. Petra Nieminen is only 18 years old and is one of the younger Olympians to be in PyeongChang. Lambert, in particular, will be interesting to watch. They both trail Natalie Darwitz and Katie King (14) for the U.S. Olympic record. Mens: Canada | United States | Russia | Czech Republic | Sweden | Finland | Switzerland | Slovakia | Germany | Slovenia| South Korea | Norway |, Womens: Canada | United States | Russia | Finland | Sweden | Switzerland | Korea | Japan. 2022 Worlds Preview: Team Finland. Hockey Hall-of-Famers Sergei Fedorov and Red Kelly come to mind, all the way up to the Buffalo Beauts Jacquie Greco in the NWHL. Marie-Philip Poulin: The captain of Canada's Olympic team, the Beauceville, Quebec native is competing in her fourth Olympics. The Americans take down the Finns and will head to the gold medal game against Canada. Most recently and most importantly, she is one of the premier players in theSvenska damhockeyligan (SDHL), the top womens league in Sweden. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Finland defeated the United States for the first time, at the 2008 World Championship in China, 10 in overtime. Speaking to her physicality, she also has 483 penalty minutes. They obviously do not need to be concerned with goaltending. Minttu has been a role model for many of our players, being an example for what they can achieve if theyre willing to work for it.. The other goalies on the team, Leevi Merilinen and Juha Jatkola dont have great numbers for their club teams. The Helsinki, Finland native becomes the fifth Buckeye to be named to an Olympic roster this month. The biggest loss from Decembers team is goalie Joel Blomqvist, who finished his Liiga season with an impressive .940 save percentage and 1.32 goals against average in 20 games and is considered one of the best goalie prospects in hockey. PUCKS ON NET! It is always a rarity in hockey when you find aplayer who is capable of playing both forward and defense. PyeongChang may be her first Olympics, but it will hardly be her last. Early candidate for play of the game. . We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. "We put ourselves in a tough spot. That will do it. Sarah Fillier: At 21 years old, the Georgetown, Ontario native is making her Team Canada Olympic debut in Beijing. Japan looks to continue women's hockey growth with spot in group A. Unfortunately, this is likely a few players final shot at gold in the Olympics and I just dont think its in the cards for them. She has been Team Kuortanes leading scorer for three seasons in a row now. The Canadiens need to tread lightly with injuries. He is a rare Finnish teenager who has chosen to play in North America, and is currently with the Belleville Senators in the AHL. Not only do you have to find a way to beat a goalie likeRty, but somehow you have to get through Lindstedt. ET; Canada vs. ROC, 11:10 p.m. Collins gem Hockey Facts and Stats 200910, p.542, Andrew Podnieks, Harper Collins Publishers Ltd, Toronto, Canada, List of Finland women's national ice hockey team rosters, 200910 Finland women's national ice hockey team, Finland women's national under-18 ice hockey team, "IIHF Member National Association: Finland", "Naisten MM-joukkue Tanskan MM-kisoihin valittu Mukana iso kasa viime kauden arvokisamitalisteja", "2022 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship Team Roster: Finland", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Finland_women%27s_national_ice_hockey_team&oldid=1135599162, 1995 Finished in 4th place (4 Nations Cup), 2004 Finished in 4th place (4 Nations Cup), This page was last edited on 25 January 2023, at 17:55. While experience may work in Finlands favor, it is not enough alone to get the job done. One of Tuominens Blues teammates isElla Viitasuo. This group is going to be difficult to beat on the rush because of this and will be able to quickly turn defense into offense, making them a dangerous team in transition. At 30 years old, she has been a mainstay for the Finnish defense for many years now. Are they destined for bronze again, or can they crack the code to beating the North American teams? They took home a bronze medal after beating the Olympic Athletes of Russia in PyeongChang. Minttus selection to her fourth Olympic team shows just how hard she works, Ohio State head coach Nadine Muzerall said. Finland ended the Olympic hockey tournament with a historic upset, as its men's team won gold for the first time on the strength of a fiercely contested 2 . At 27 years old, this will be her third Olympics. Steven Ellis/Euro Hockey. This three-time SDHL champion is coming off of a 41 point season, and is one of he best puck movers and playmakers in the game. 3:33 - Finland kills off the power play, but the U.S. gets a good chance off the stick of Grace Zumwinkle, but Anni Kesala is able to make the save and cover the puck as a battle for the puck goes on around her. The team has several options to round out the fourth line. Petra Nieminen: Hiirikoskis Lule HF teammate, Nieminen is on pace for her best professional season yet. Her shot was blocked in front, but Knight pounced on the puck wristed one past Finnish goalieAnni Keisala. NEW SEASON, NEW JERSEYS This season the Vermont men's and women's hockey teams are wearing new jerseys by Gemini Athletic Wear. Making waves across the hockey world with controversy, they took home a silver medal after a stunning goaltending performance by Noora Rty, and an overtime game-winning goalthat was overturned. Continue with Recommended Cookies. With the opening ceremony just a few weeks away, Olympic rosters continue to roll in. 30 in the draft, that chip has only grown. If you ask the players, Im sure they would tell you success looks like flying home with gold medals around their necks. Incredible goaltending that is among the best (if not the best) at the Games, a few fresh faces representing the upcoming generation, a player in her 40s, and the usual sprinkling of top-end talent. Brad Lambert is likely more well known to casual tournament fans as he was on last years team. Michelle Karvinen is one of the most talented and most popular players on Finland. The third point of the three-sided World Junior Hockey Championship champion triangle is also the third medallist from last years tournament. ET on NBC and Peacock. 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With the 2020 championship cancelled, the team had another year to wait on redemption for that loss, but ultimately took home bronze again in 2021 after beating Switzerland in their first appearance in a medal game since 2012. something tells me Michelle Karvinen will see this miss in her nightmares pic.twitter.com/D9iDkkVvF2, Forwards: Elisa Holopainen, Sanni Vanhanen, Petra Nieminen, Sanni Hakala, Viivi Vainikka, Julia Liikala, Jenniina Nylund, Emilia Vesa, Michelle Karvinen, Sofianna Sundelin, Noora Tulus, Tanja Niskanen, Susanna TapaniDefenders: Sini Karjalainen, Jenni Hiirikoski, Sanni Rantala, Ella Viitasuo, Nelli Laitinen, Minnamari Tuominen, Ronja SavolainenGoaltenders: Eveliina Mkinen, Meeri Risnen, Anni Keisala. Rty isalways in the zone and opposing shooters know it. Having two high-end talents in Kemell and Lambert, who both fell in the draft and should come in with an extra bit of fire, might be a boost for this team as well. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He is having a tremendous Liiga season at the senior level. Post-1980s IIHF World Championship stats sourced from: IIHF Official Website and the Official Guide & Record Books of the Finnish Ice Hockey Federation.Pre-1980s stats sourced primarily from the wonderful Russian Hockey site https://ice-hockey-stat.com/ and their beautifully documented international hockey history. After watching the United States win silver to Canada at the Women's World Championship, expect strong performances from Rooney in between the pipes in Beijing. It would not be surprising either if she pots one or two key tallies for Finland during the Olympics. The U.S. women's hockey team opens the Games against Finland. These past three seasons for the University of Manitoba, she has 21 goals and 28 assists for 49 points in 51 games. These odds will tell you the amount of winnings you could take home, or how likely it is for your bet to win. 16:02 - Abby Roque heads to the penalty box to give Finland a power play. Historically, Finland's primary rival was Sweden, which finished second to Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
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