Team Finland

Player Profile: Rasmus Kupari

Rasmus Kupari was born on March 15th, 2000, in Kotka, Finland. He is a centre who has spent his NHL playing career with the Los Angeles Kings and the Winnipeg Jets. He is listed at 6-foot-2 and 183 pounds and is a right-handed shot. There isn’t a lot of documentation on Kupari’s early playing days […]

John Tortorella and David Quinn to join Team USA’s Coaching Staff for 4 Nations Face-Off

2025 4 Nations Face-Off: Finland Announces First Six Players

The NHL 4Nations Faceoff will showcase four national teams vying on the ice. Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Finland will compete in the tournament scheduled from February 12th to 20th at TD Garden in Boston and Bell Centre in Montreal. Recently, each of the four teams unveiled the first group of six players each […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Aron Kivharju

The Scouting Report: Even though Aron Kiviharju grew up in Finland, he was born in Esbjerg, Denmark. He has gained popularity, especially since he was recognized for his skills at just 11 years old. In the 2021-22 season, he played four games with the TPS U18 team before moving up to the U20 level. It […]

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Konsta Helenius

The Scouting Report: While it is widely predicted that Macklin Celebrini will emerge as the top choice in the forthcoming 2024 NHL Draft, Konsta Helenius is a player who may see some buzz leading into the draft. Noteworthy for his stellar performance in his debut full season in Finland’s top league, Helenius currently serves as […]

Team Canada gold medalists at the Women's World Championship in 2021

Team Canada Defeats Team Finland to Start the 2022 Women’s World Hockey Championship

The 2022 Women’s World Hockey Championship kicked off in Denmark today, with Canada beginning their gold medal defense against Team Finland. With a constant conversation surrounding women’s hockey – for better or worse, accurately or inaccurately – and the lack of parity between teams, Finland looked to keep pace with the Canadians. After 60 minutes […]