The replacements of Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpää have been named.
Henri Jokiharju (left) and Urho Vaakanainen jump into the lion. Aop
Urho Vaakanainen and Henri Jokiharju confirm the Lions in the 4 Nations Face -off Tournament, starting on 13 February.
The defender will replace the injured Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpää.
Vaakanainen, 26, has played a total of 26 matches in Anaheim Ducks and New York Rangers this season with a power of 0+6.
Jokiharju, 25, has played 36 matches in Buffalo Sabers with 1+3.
– It’s great to get Henri and Urho. Both are highly motivated and are eagerly awaiting the tournament and being able to represent their country, comments Lions head coach Antti Pennanen in the NHL release.