Finland wins U-20 ice hockey world championship

http://sputniknews.com/sport/20160106/1032727321/russia-silver-hockey.html

The winning goal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVbnckTn0zQ

Patrik Laine-what a one-timer in U-20 hope you will get to enjoy it in the NHL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsEw2s8vX3E

Two goals against Sweden (victory 2-1)

Canada Game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXCmcp-j_R0

patrik laine 2+1, Puljujärvi 0+3

 

I'll say it again...I'm very impressed with these wins in many sports considering the population differences.....I guess as soon as baby is born, get him/her a football, hockey stick, etc...Finland always does well in Olympic hockey no, ?

 

Congratulations Finland.

 

I would of loved to been in Helsinki when that goal was scored. A fellow I work with was there for the series, I am looking forward to hearing about it when he gets home.

Congratulations Finland !!!!


KTK

 

Kal-Petri

After reading WWII, I went to my news page and here was a hockey story.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dedicated-goalie-frozen-puddle-1.3396442

I doubt that most of the world can understand just how much we people in the northern nations love our hockey.

KTK

 

This reminds me of my friend who became a professional football (soccer) player. When us normal kids were sleeping at 11PM he was shooting a ball and practicing all night. That's why he became what he is now.
This kid on the link has earned my huge respect and I wish him all the best in his future hockey career.

 

Congratulations to the Finnish team. Good to see a small population base do so well against huge countries ~!

 

Yes,

I think hockey is in the US somewhere 9:th most watched sport, while in Finland and I guess in Canada No 1?

Now we have a new first line-up growing up as Teemu Selänne, Saku Koivu etc are retiring...

Teemu is a great man he never stops smiling....his national jersey retired as well...

https://youtu.be/Z6LsIArXCtU

I guess they did it in Anaheim as well!