Sports expert Juha Juujärvi raises three points about the Lions’ victory in Norway. He believes that Mikael Granlund will be planted in the number one chain alongside Sakari Manninen and Teemu Hartikainen.
1. The spiritual edge held, even though the beginning was nervous
– The game started a little nervously, and the opening round was a bit of Norwegian control. Jussi Olkinuoran the contribution of the paint was important, and if he had groped, it could have really brought it to the surface of his nervousness. On the mental side, a good goalkeeper game brings peace when the stern is known to be so reliable, Juujärvi says.
– The lions’ mental edge and maturity were okay, and the team did not fuss. Finland scored an important opening goal, the game improved to the second batch and the result began to emerge. The end result leaves no room for explanation, and clearly better won.
In the game, even the emotions became hot when Saku Mäenalanen flew in the final installment to the shower from the cam Magnus Brekken with. About a milder situation To Juho Lammiko was sentenced to five minutes of fighting at the end of the second round.
– Mäenalasen’s outburst in the final installment was completely acceptable, as the Norwegian player clearly wanted to start melee. The game needs to be strongly emotional and play with a big flame, however, so that the focus remains essential. That coldness requires a good balance.
2. Success on a broad front
The Lions immediately scored five different scorers in the opening match when Harri Pesonen, Toni Rajala, Hannes Björninen, Joel Armia and Jere Sallinen hit between the posts.
– Finland immediately had successes in the opening game of the home race on a wide front, and it frees up energy. The three offensive chains succeeded in scoring, and most importantly, they were none other than Sakari Mannisen the number one chain that has been a canine in recent tournaments.
– Finland as a whole has always relied on a strong team and well-functioning compositions. Armial quickly found his place on the national team, and the goalkeeper game was also a success.
The Lions received the coveted NHL confirmation from Nashville as the spring 2011 World Cup hero Mikael Granlund arrived in town on Friday. He may play against Latvia today.
– Finland is not only dependent on the number one chain in these competitions, and it is certain that their successes will come as well. Based on the first game, it would seem natural for Granlund to become number one in the chain between Manninen and Teemu Hartikainen with.
3. Finland translated the game effectively
Finland vaccinated Norway, especially after the reefs, when Rajala and Björninen took advantage of the players’ mistakes in the second installment.
– The turning speed of the game was good. Of the exploits, Finland turned quickly and scored, but attacking with five to five and long attacks requires even more sharpness and care so that the team gets the threat, goal-scoring pressure and thus superiority created by games other than those exploited.
– Jukka Jalosen the team makes a small adjustment to make the game better, and Finland always strives to improve the game by game. Now Finland has played well for 40 minutes, and the first intact 60-minute performance is being sought against Latvia on Saturday night.