Suomalaispuolustaja Mikko Lehtonen kommentoi tunnelmia ennen Sveitsiä vastaan pelattavaa MM-loppuottelua. 32-vuotias puolustaja hakee kolmatta kultamitaliaan Suomen paidassa.
Sveitsiläistä ZSC Lionsia edustava Mikko Lehtonen korosti joukkueensa yhtenäisyyttä ennen ratkaisevaa ottelua. Hän totesi joukkueen hitsautuneen yhteen heti ensimmäisestä päivästä alkaen ja piti tätä yhteishenkeä syynä Suomen vahvalle suoritukselle läpi turnauksen. Lehtonen on aiemmin voittanut kultaa vuosina 2019 ja 2022.
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Finland beat Canada 4-2 in the IIHF World Championship semifinal in Zürich on May 30. The win sends Finland to the final and Canada to the bronze medal game against Norway.
Finland claimed its first world championship title since 2022 by defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime during the final. The match remained scoreless through three periods before Buffalo forward Konsta Helenius scored the decisive goal in 3-on-3 play.
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Finland has begun its World Championship campaign with two victories in Switzerland. An early injury to Teuvo Teräväinen prompted a call-up for Mikael Granlund.
Germany's national ice hockey team missed the quarterfinals. Captain Moritz Seider demands a tough analysis ahead of the 2027 home world championship.
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Tre Kronor returns forward Anton Frondell ahead of Tuesday's must-win game against Slovakia at the world championship. A victory would secure a quarterfinal berth after an unexpected loss to Norway. Coach Sam Hallam emphasized the need for improved speed and discipline.
Latvia defeated the United States 4-2 at the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland. Former Luleå junior Sandis Vilmanis scored both of his goals in a span of 20 seconds to secure the win.
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Michael Lindqvist has joined Finnish champions Tappara after leaving Leksand following their relegation. The 31-year-old forward signed a contract for the upcoming season, ending speculation that included interest from Örebro.