Wednesday, March 2, 2016

It named a preliminary squad for Finland at the World Cup of Hockey – TASS

Helsinki, 2 March. / Corr. Nina Burmistrov TASS /. Became known preliminary squad for Finland at the third World Cup Hockey to be held in Toronto (Canada) from September 17 to October 1, 2016.

The list includes 16 players, including two . goalkeeper – Tuukka Rask and Pekka Rinne

also included in the national team: defense Esa Lindell, Olli Määttä, Rasmus Ristolainen and Sami Vatanen; hitters – Alexander Barkov, Valtteri Filppula, Mikael Granlund, Jussi Jokinen, Mikko Koivu, Leo Komarov, Lauri Korpikoski, Jori Lehterä and Teuvo Teryavyaynen

The name of the third goalkeeper, and the final composition of the team. Finland will be known until June 1.

The third draw of the world Cup will be held in Toronto (Canada) from September 17 to October 1, 2016. The World Cup is the successor to the Canada Cup, which was held five times – in 1976, 1981, 1984, 1987 and 1991.

The tournament will bring together teams from Russia, Canada, USA, Sweden, Czech Republic, Finland, North America. (US and Canada players no older than 23 years), as well as the European team of players representing Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Austria, Norway and other countries that are not represented by separate teams. At the preliminary stage, the Russians will play in Group B with the teams of Finland, Sweden and North America.

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