Written by: Matias | Social Media News
The Finnish Junior Lions are preparing for tonight’s opening game of the U18 World Championship against Slovakia. Photo: Leijonat.com
Today at 8:00 p.m., TV5 will air the Little Lions vs. Slovakia World Championship game. The tournament will be held in the United States from April 23 to May 3, 2025. The host cities are Frisco and Allen.
The Little Lions vs. Slovakia World Championship game will air on TV5.
The Little Lions’ roster
Goaltenders:
1 Patrik Kerkola, KalPa Kuopio
30 Jooa Sammalniemi, Lukko Rauma
31 Jester Rossi, Kärpät Oulu
Defensemen:
4 Jesper Kotajärvi, Tappara Tampere
6 Julius Saari, Jokerit Helsinki
7 Ossi Sippola, HIFK Helsinki
19 Vertti Svensk, SaiPa Lappeenranta
22 Veeti Ruotsalainen, Kärpät Oulu
25 Lasse Boelius, Ässät Pori
27 Juho Piiparinen, Tappara Tampere
33 Samu Alalauri, Pelicans Lahti
Forwards
10 Atte Joki, Lukko Rauma
12 Aapo Katavisto, Kiekko-Espoo
13 Rasmus Kämäräinen, Ässät Pori
15 Totti Kangasniemi, Jokerit Helsinki
18 Matias Vanhanen, HIFK Helsinki
20 Jeremi Virtanen, TPS Turku
21 Max Westergård, Frölunda SWE
23 Lauri Kouhia, Jokerit Helsinki
24 Somervuori Jere, HIFK Helsinki
28 Pakarinen Rasmus, KalPa Kuopio
29 Vanninen Aapo, Örebro HK SWE
32 Pärssinen Jesse, TPS Turku
34 Mensonen Jasu, Lukko Rauma
37 Eetu Orpana, Tappara Tampere.
The head coach is
Mikael Kotkaniemi.