Boston, Montreal To Host 2025 4 Nations Face-Off

The NHL has announced that the inaugural 2025 4 Nations Face-Off – a best-on-best tournament featuring Canada, America, Sweden, and Finland – will be hosted in Boston’s TD Garden and Montreal’s Bell Centre (Twitter link). The festivities will include a rivalry day on Saturday, February 15 – with Tea...

Team Finland Announces Final 2024 World Championship Roster

Team Finland has finalized their roster for the 2024 IIHF World Championship, with the additions of Jesse Puljujarvi and Valtteri Puustinen bringing the lineup to a full 23 skaters and three goalies. The lineup isn’t too deep with NHL talent, though it does feature top 2024 NHL Draft prospect Konsta...

Atlantic Notes: Luukkonen, Imama, Tkachuk

Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News is reporting that Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen won’t play for Team Finland at the upcoming IIHF World Championship. The 25-year-old is a restricted free agent on July 1st and without an extension in place has elected to not play in the event. The...

Scout's Analysis: What to make of Team USA, Sweden ahead of WJC final

Both gifted offensively and teeming with depth, Team USA and Team Sweden are set to meet and battle for WJC gold. Jason Bukala has some observations from both squads as the semifinals come to a close.

3 Takeaways from Germany’s Upset Win Over Finland

The first upset victory of the 2024 World Junior Championship (WJC) tournament has taken place as Team Germany defied the odds to defeat the heavily-favoured Team Finland 4-3. The victory…

Team Finland Players To Watch at 2024 WJC

The road to gold in Gothenburg, Sweden, is just one final sleep away. Team Finland was one of the last teams to announce their roster, but they have announced a…

Filip Chytil, Kaapo Kakko Heading To World Championship

New York Rangers forwards Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko will join Team Czechia and Team Finland, respectively, at the 2023 IIHF Men’s World Championship, they told reporters today. Coming off the heels of a disappointing first-round loss, the two Rangers youngsters now get a shot at redemption at the...

Five Thoughts on Finns from the World Juniors

Lassi Alanen breaks down the Finnish performance from the World Junior Championships.

Five Thoughts on Finns from the WJC

Lassi Alanen breaks down the Finnish performance from the World Junior Championships.

Five Thoughts on Finns from the WJC

Lassi Alanen breaks down the Finnish performance from the World Junior Championships.

3 players to watch on Team Finland at the 2023 World Juniors

Biggest questions ahead of the 2023 World Junior Championship

Can the USA get back on top? Who are the most dangerous underdogs? What 2023 NHL draft prospects will be there?

6 Predictions for the 2023 World Junior Championship

With the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC) just around the corner and selection camps opening this week, I figured it’s time to look ahead and make some predictions before the…

Hockey Things: What Caught Our Eye (Dec. 19)

Teemu Hartikainen's shootout attempt, a goalie goal and a near-goal, and a double hat trick caught our eye this past week in hockey.

Reacting to Team Finland's 2023 World Junior Roster

Team Finland has their squad set for the World Junior Championship. Tony Ferrari breaks down the players to watch and the surprising snubs.