Roni Hirvonen is the Newest Finnish Hero
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- "The main thing is we believe in teamwork," said coach Antti Pennanen, who was an assistant coach when Finland won gold in 2016.
- Hirvonen, Lundell and Los Angeles Kings pick Kasper Simontaival have been the big offensive drivers for Finland and when Hirvonen pulled off his wraparound on Sweden netminder Hugo Alnefelt, the Finns were in ecstasy.
- "It's always exciting to play against the Swedes," Hirvonen said.
- Hirvonen may be playing in his first world junior tournament, but the Toronto pick has looked like a veteran, picking up five points in five games.
- Back home in Finland, Hirvonen is playing in his second season with Assat Pori in the Liiga.