FINLAND WON 3-NATIONS TOURNAMENT!
Finland made a strong performance and surprised a great deal in the 3-nation tournament! Finland beat Sweden (3-2) and played draw with Russia (3-3). Finland won the tournament to win the penalty shootout against Russia after the draw. The victory in the tournament has certainly given Finland a strong confidence. Now we can look forward to a very interesting tournament in the World Championship in Irkutsk March 29-April 5. Both Russia and Sweden have the revenge to demand on Finland and especially Sweden needs to become more powerful to threaten Russia and Finland.
The goals in the decisive game
1-0 (15) Eetu Peuhkuri
1-1 (24) Alan Dzhuoev
2-1 (60) Jimi Heinonen
2-2 (71) Nikita Ivanov
3-2 (74) Niklas Holopainen
3-3 (79) Dmitry Makarov
The goals in penalty shootout
0-1 Egeny Dergaev
0-2 Alan Dzhuoev
1-2 Niklas Holopainen
2-2 Tuomas Määttä
3-2 Teemu Määttä
3-3 Nikita Ivanov
4-3 Jaakko Hyvönen
Teams ready for 3 nations tournament!
The teams are now ready for the 3 nations tournament in Finland. The games will be played in Porvoo and Lappeenranta, January 24-26.
Friday Night in Porvoo
First, the Bandy caravan will stop in Porvoo. Veiterä. Match between Finland and Sweden will take place on Friday, January 24, at 19:00 (UTC +2) at Pallokenttä Arena in Porvoo.
Weekend in Lappeenranta
The tournament will continue in Lappeenranta on Saturday, January 25. Russia will meet Sweden at Kisapuisto Arena, at 13:00 (UTC +2). Finland will meet Russia on Sunday at 13:00 (UTC+2).