Isot Leijonat won Olympic and World Cup gold, Nuoret Leijonat took silver. All right in the hockey world?
Antti Pennanen (second left) and the Finnish coaching staff did a good job at the World Cup. PDO
Antti Pennanen was calm after the bitter WC final defeat. The head coach congratulated Canada on the championship and thanked his own team.
– The team showed great character again today. We have come a long way together. I thank the team, I’m proud of it, the head coach stated.
The team led by Pennanen talks about more than hockey.
– In these times, humanity and values have also been important. Being human is highlighted, and we have been able to talk about them as well. Of course, we have also talked about the game and everything else.
Doing well – now
The under-20 national team won World Cup silver at the Edmonton Games. PDO
The year 2022 is a year of success for Finnish ice hockey.
– It’s going very well at the moment. Excellent cooperation between national teams and clubs is the secret of all this. Finns understand the importance of cooperation.
Nevertheless, Pennanen also wants to look at the shortcomings.
– Where will our hockey go in the future? You have to fight against the high cost of the sport. Children’s immobility is a very big concern, said the ice hockey coach.
– We need cooperation between species. The Olympic Committee has responsibility in this matter. The big question is how to get the children to move more in the future, the silver coach stated.