Finland was not the favorite of the Swedish judges in the World Cup semi-final.
Rasmus Kumpulainen scored Finland’s second goal in the World Cup semi-final. PDO
Rasmus Kumpulainen scored Finland’s second goal in the World Cup semi-final. It didn’t help this time, as the United States advanced to the final with a 3-2 win.
As is often the case in tournaments under the International Ice Hockey Federation, the referees took too big a role this time as well. Finland got a really light ice in the final set and the Yankees pushed the decision with superiority.
Cutter Gauthier scored the winning goal.
– You can be proud of every guy. It was a great fight from us. Two overtime goals for the guy, and that was the end of it. We played a really solid and good game, although sometimes we had to defend, Kumpulainen enthused.
The second goal of the Young Lions was scored Oiva Keskinen.
“Everyone saw”
Kumpulainen plays for the OHL’s Oshawa Generals. The attacker has scored 27 points in 27 matches there.
The Pelicans breed is used to screwing up against the North Americans.
He wasn’t satisfied with working as a judge either.
– I don’t know if it’s any use to comment. Everyone probably saw that there were a few questionable ice caps there, and an adjustment. But there’s no point in blaming, it won’t help.
Finland will play for a World Cup medal on Friday. The bronze medal game starts at 4 p.m., and the Czech Republic will face them.
– Yes, I believe that this team will be on fire for the bronze medal game. Tonight will swallow this defeat. It’s sure to annoy every guy as it should be here.
– When we get up in the morning, every guy wants to end this tournament with a medal. That’s what I believe.
Were there tears in the booth?
– Yes, it was there, said Kumpulainen, who will fit into the under-20 national team next season as well.
Maila got a ride
Niklas Kokko played a good match in Finland’s goal. PDO
Niklas Kokko played well in Finland’s goal. After the game, the man’s racket got a ride in the Scandinavium hall.
The dream of World Cup gold ran away.
– Of course, it’s a big disappointment. It would have been really great to get there. Maybe it wasn’t deserved this time.
– It goes without saying that frustration is high. It’s been a great tournament. When Finland is playing for medals, every guy gets fired up, the Kärppie player pointed to the bronze medal match.