Iltalehti compiled the deformation of Finnish hockey stars.
Finland celebrated the World Youth World Championship in 2016. Pictured are four of them: Niko Mikkola (top left), Roope Hintz (2), Mikko Rantanen (3rd left) and Sebastian Aho (2. Left left). John Palmžn
The Lions will play their first 4 Nations face -off match on the night before Friday, where Finland will face the US star bundle.
The last time the Best Best Tournament was played in 2016, when the countries competed in the World Cup.
In a tournament held over eight years ago, eight players played in the Lions team, who also represent Finland in the ongoing tournament.
These players are defenders Olli Määttä and Esa Lindell, as well as attackers Sebastian Aho, Alexander Barkov, Mikael Granlund, Erik Haula, Patrik Laine and Teuvo Teräväinen.
In addition, in 2016, representing Finland at the World Cup in 2016 Rasmus Ristolainen He was selected for the four -country tournament, but he had to stay aside due to injury.
The water has flowed from over eight years ago and the players have changed. Everyone has gained experience, some have gained a family and some have won Stanley Cups.
Iltalehti compiled this article on how the Lions players have changed over the years.
Mikko Rantanen is a familiar sight on the national team. Picture from 2015. Petteri Paalasmaa
2016 was a jackpot for Patrik Laine: U20, SM League Championship and NHL debut. Mika Kanerva
Mikael Granlund has been the Star of the Lions since 2011. Jarno Jew
Olli Määttä photographed in the World Cup in 2016. Petteri Paalasmaa
Kaapo Kakko solved the World Championship gold for Lion at the age of 18 in 2019.
In 2011, Alexander Barkov represented both the little and young Lions. John Palmen
Juuse Saros was the support and security of the Lions in 2014 at the Under-20th Hockey World Championships. Jussi Eskola
Artturi Lehkonen photographed in 2012. Lehkonen’s shoulders have widened a lot over the last ten years. Ville Rinne
Teuvo Teräväinen represented the Jokers in the 2012-13 season. Ville-Petteri Määttä
Antti Pennanen worked as an assistant coach at HIFK in 2011-2013. Kari Pekonen
In 2016, there were eight teams, two of which were special bundles: a European combination consisting of European players other than Sweden, Finland and Russia, and a combination team of North America under 23, with young US and Canadian players.
The European team included Zdeno Chara, Slovakia, a Swiss Roman Josi, German Christian Ehrhoff, Anze Koptar from Slovenia and Norwegian Mats Zuccarello – the soil was varied.
The North American mixed team was then starred by Auston Matthews from the United States and Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid from Canada.
The tournament started Finnish time last night with a Swedish and Canadian match. Canada won the match in overtime 4-3.