Here are the Lions & Sheep: “Jalon’s expression said it all”

Christian Heljanko

Poleaxe

Kept Leijon upright at the beginning of the match and also made some big saves during the game. Couldn’t do anything especially for Sweden’s first two goals.

Roope Taponen

HIFK

Doorman

Juuso Riikola

SCL Tigers

Quite a decent puck game, but Sweden gave too much space on the blue line in the fourth goal. Otherwise, from time to time in trouble in their own defensive area.

Vili Saarijärvi

SCL Tigers

Didn’t show much in the hockey game. A bit of slow playing in the defensive direction as well. Still, a handsome tackle in the first period.

Petteri Lindbohm

HIFK

Basic defensive game, with a few passes on the puck. Pretty much what is expected of him.

Sami Niku

JYP

In the beginning, a basic, reliable puck game, in addition to a few clever passes. Especially in the second set, weak decisions and bad serves. Shots a little lackluster.

Niklas Friman

Lynx

Jukka Jalonen’s credit player seemed to be struggling a bit under pressure. Hasty solutions in a roundabout way.

Mikael Seppälä

HV71

In the beginning, a little difficulty with the Swedish pressure. The further the game progressed, the more calmly you could play.

Brother Matti Vittasmäki

Poleaxe

Big difficulties on the puck, especially in the second set. Didn’t want to adapt to Sweden’s pressure.

Jesper Mattila

Sword

Basic safe play in both directions. Could be even more daring as a puck, but still a good game.

Ahti Oksanen

IK Oskarshamn

Gave a weak pass in his own area in the opening set. Took the ice in the second set with superiority, which backfired.

Antti Suomela

Lausanne HC

Didn’t really show up in the offensive game. Weak takeovers and passes. The chain of superiority led by him didn’t really get anything done. Better was expected.

Niko Huuhtanen

Jukurs

Wasn’t really at the heart of it, although he offered a brilliant pass to Jääskä’s goal. In the second period, one step behind was our Swedish player, who scored a goal. Jukka Jalonen’s disappointed expression said it all. Huuhtanen should have caught the Swedish guy.

Kristian Vesalainen

HIFK

Was very dangerous in the first superiority of the Lions. Created a game, shot and stayed on the puck. Faded along with the rest of the team, but still better to do.

Janne Kuokkanen

Malmö Redhawks

Invisible. Neither good nor bad, although he was able to rhythm the puck game in the middle lane.

Joona Ikonen

Lynx

Hard drilling on the side, but that was it. Couldn’t use his familiar strengths in the SM league.

Anton Levtchi

Poleaxe

There was quite a lot on the puck, but the puck play was a bit ineffective. In the second set, he could have shot twice directly from the pass, but missed.

Hannes Björninen

Örebro HK

Took a freeze in the opening set when he got too excited on the blue line. Jäähy retaliated and Sweden scored a goal. Still improved his grip as the game progressed and gave support to the defenders in the opening play.

Ville Koivunen

Flies

A few glimpses of competence, but that was about it. You need strength and explosiveness to bring out your strengths at this level.

Juha Jääskä

HIFK

Continued strong drilling and high-quality press play. Seemed tired at times, but got the ice for Sweden and otherwise caused chaos in their defense. Also scored a goal.

Henrik Borgström

HV71

He broke free in the opening set to drive through, and scored a great goal. After that, it was a little quieter, but according to Jalonen’s style of play, he rhythmed the game in the middle lane in the attacks.

Eemil Erholtz

Aces

Gave an excellent pass in Leijoni’s first goal. Otherwise, strong press play, exploits and causing chaos.