Mikael Granlund would not be surprised by the provocation.
Leijonat is ready for spiritual warfare, announces Mikael Granlund.
Iltalehti’s ice hockey expert Pekka Virta said after Thursday’s quarter-final that Finland’s next opponent might try violations and provocations to mess up the Lions’ rhythm.
The opponent ended up being Canada late at night.
Is Finland prepared for provocations?
– It’s a big part of hockey. Every time we go on the ice, we are ready for that. If you were surprised by that, it wouldn’t be a terribly good thing. Then it would probably be a bit in the wrong sport, Granlund points out.
Mikael Granlund knows what’s coming. Pasi Liesimaa
Finland is not known as a big confusing team.
– If too much happens on the side of the ice hockey team in a tournament like this, the chances of winning will decrease. Everyone wants to do everything for the team, and not do any stupid things on the ice, the Vice-Captain continues.
Cheers to Crosby
The Finnish players estimate that we will see a strong turnaround game from Canada again.
– Canada will not play terribly trap. They will come hard, predicts Aatu Räty.
The lions will not waver mentally, Olli Määttä promises. Pasi Liesimaa
Olli Määttä plans to use the teachings of his former teammate Sidney Crosby in the match. Crosby himself is on the Canadian team.
– Mental fortitude. When there is one game, and the winner goes on, you have to be mentally involved. Whatever happens, it doesn’t shake us – we lead or we are at a loss, Määttä describes.
Crosby does not get different freedoms in the rink.
– Space and time away. Our game is good when the opponent can’t get away easily.
