The national team has many new faces.
Attacker Harri Pesonen, 36, is the second oldest player in the Finnish World Cup. The eldest is Jan-Mikael Järvinen, 37 years old by Aces.
In Switzerland, Pesonen, who earns francs, opens up the way this national team plays.
– This is not much different from the lions of previous years. Unity has long been the strength of Finland, so it is now.
– We want to play a quick game. And surely Antti Pennanen is waiting for skating power and efficiency from many, SCL Tigers next season, Pesonen, who will continue his career.
The attacker is an experienced national team. There are two world championships and an Olympic win in the man’s prize cabinet.
Completely new
Harri Pesonen considers the Finnish World Cup as an open-minded and vigorous. Jenni Gästgivar
Pesonen has had to study the names of teammates at the first events.
– After all, this is quite a new team. There are new faces and personalities here. This is the best time to get to know before the tournament begins. Here we start building.
– This is a buzz and an open -minded group.
Pesonen scored 18 goals and 31 points in 49 regular season games in Switzerland. The veteran is an important piece of team.
The attacker considers his own mood to be a mystery.
– That’s what we’ll see soon. It feels pretty good, Johan is waiting to get the games started. Let’s hope this will become the best possible entity.
Austria to the top
Atte Tolvanen from Nummeli plays at the Finnish opening opponent in Austria. Jenni Gästgivar
Finland’s opening game is on Friday at 5:20 pm against Austria. There is exactly one favorite in the game, it is the lions. Finland is forced to win the match to get a good start to the top spring tournament.
– Nothing more than full felling in Austria. It does not have a different position against anyone. Let’s get to the full, so it’s the best.
The Finnish tournament will then continue with a late Sunday night match against France.