“Finland to the semi after jättedrama”
“VICTORIA. Finland is ready for the semifinals after a jättedrama in the night.”
“Finland chirped in slutminuten and ultimately decided the Toni Utunen to 2-1 since Canada missed a penalty.”
“– Emotionally, you can’t reach higher than this, ” says Smålejonens coach Jussi Ahokas to Yle.”
“It was on the way to a full black kvartfinaldag from the nordic point of view. First went Juniorkronorna out with a bang against Switzerland. A few hours later was even Finland on the way out of the tournament.”
“In a crowded and boiling the Rogers Arena in Vancouver led Canada long scored the only goal, inprickat of the hill Ian Mitchell at the beginning of the second period. “
“But Finland took out the goalie with 2.25 left and pushed for a reset. And with just 46 seconds left, came the acceptance. Eeli Tolvanen throw the puck in front of the bag and through Aleksi Heponiemis skate found it into the goal.”
” We deserved the studspucken. We had so many modes, says the Finnish coach Jussi Ahokas to Yle.”
“Got the penalty in the extension”
“Yet it was only the beginning of a totally crazy drama. After 1.35 of the extension were awarded Canada a controversial penalty then Eeli Tolvanen stopped the canadians. “
“But Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved Maxime Comtois punishment and the drama continued. “
“After five minutes of the extension was Canada’s Noah Dobson open goal, but when he would shoot the puck went to the stick at the middle…”
“Finland instead of the puck and countered directly and where could doldisbacken Toni Utunen pressing up segermålet – Tapparaspelarens first goal of the season. “
“– I took the first not what happened. Now I begin to understand, an important goal for me and especially for the team, ” said Utunen to Yle with a laugh and continues,”
“– We have a brilliant team. In the day we saw at times what we can do when we trust each other and play relaxed.”
“”Amazing ice hockey””
“And the coach Ahokas, of course, was really, really happy.”
“– the Result is fair. We played a fantastic hockey in the first and the second period. These matches are unique. In Canada, a packed hall, the acknowledgement and victory. Emotionally, you can’t reach higher than this, ” says Jussi Ahokas.”
“Finland is thus ready for the semi finals where Switzerland stands for resistance. The match will be played the night of Saturday, Swedish time.”
“A setback for the Smålejonen: Hill Wanted to Heinola, 17, was apparently badly damaged in the second period. After a goal from Maxime Comtois was Heinola had to leave the ice without being able to support on one leg. Comtois received no punishment for the times.”
“at 22: 00 Semi-final 1 (SVT or TV4) Russia-USA”
“02.00* Semi-final 2 (SVT or TV4) and Finland-Switzerland”
“* A tablådygn on tv 05.00–05.00”
