2021 NHL Draft: Top 10 Finnish Prospects
With many faces like Aleksander Barkov and Sebastian Aho becoming superstars in the NHL, Finland has become an even bigger hot spot for NHL talent. There are currently 59 active…
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Is Olli Juolevi Ready for the NHL?
The Vancouver Canucks have a healthy crop of young and upcoming talent in the system and on the blue line, and Olli Juolevi is the frontrunner. The 19-year-old Finn is…
OHL Finn-vasion
The CHL Import Draft has become a global success by connecting Canadian junior hockey to the world. For one Nordic country, though, an influx of players over the last five…
WJC: 6 Takeaways From Canada-Finland Quarterfinal
HELSINKI, FINLAND – In what was one of the best games you’ll see, Finland comes away with a seesaw 6-5 victory over Canada to advance to the medal round. Here…
2016 Finland World Junior Championship Roster
2016 Finland World Junior Championship Roster
Unlikely American Hero: Connor Hellebuyck
The career of Connor Hellebuyck could be clear for takeoff. Team USA had a complete performance in its 5-1 upset of Finland in the opening game of the 2015 IIHF…
Preds Poll: Which Predator Will Be Best at World Hockey Championships?
Nashville Predators fans would love to be celebrating playoff hockey in May, but the Chicago Blackhawks took care of that. However, fans can still see their favorite Predators playing hockey…
Joose Antonen – The Next Ones – 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Joose Antonen THW Close Up: Date of birth: 04/28/1995 Place of birth: Tampere, Finland Ht: 6’2″ Wt: 179 lbs Shoots: Right Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 THW Rankings: 118 (April edition) Other Rankings: NHL Aggregate: 125 CSS (EUR skaters): 23…
Ville Husso – The Next Ones – 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Ville Husso THW Close Up: Date of birth: 02/06/1995 Place of birth: Helsinki, Finland Ht: 6’1″ Wt: 185 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goaltender NHL Draft Eligibility: 2013 THW Rankings: not ranked (April Edition) Other Rankings: CSS Aggregate(THW): 178 CSS (EUR…
Rasmus Ristolainen – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile
He’s been on everyone’s radar since the beginning of the season. He’s a big body on the back end, an intelligent puck mover, a boy amongst men, and one of…
2014 Olympic Hockey Preview: Can Finland Medal For Third Straight Time?
Finland has played the role of spoiler for the past two Olympic hockey tournaments, winning bronze in 2010 and silver in 2006. Though never considered among the pre-Olympic favorites, the…
USA Hockey: Winning the Race to the Wrong Finish Line
Ice Hockey in the United States has a serious problem. Many players, parents and coaches who participate in USA Hockey fail to recognize this problem or ignore the issue completely.…