In a dramatic match, Sakari Manninen won the World Championship gold for Leijon at home. The World Championship is the fourth in the history of the Finnish men’s hockey national team.
29.5. 23:07 • Updated May 30th. 03:08
The Finnish men’s national hockey team has achieved the fourth world championship in its history. Finland defeated Canada 4–3 in the dramatic World Cup finals.
He became a hero in Finland Sakari Manninen, who solved the world championship with superiority. Paint bait Mikael Granlundwho had previously brought the Lions into the game in the final round. The solution goal was created in 66.42.
– Always the gold medal from the World Championships is an amazing achievement, then as a specialty these home competitions and all the jumps. Overtime and all, went to the tastiest possible, Sakari Manninen said.
The dramatic final batch saw two shocking judgments. Finland first gained the upper hand when Miro Heiskasen his own racket hit him in the face. Heiskanen raised the racket Cole Sillinger did not digest the referee’s decision on a two-minute penalty.
Granlund leveled the game to 1-1 when Finland played with two men. After that, Finland quickly escaped to lead the two goals.
In the final moments, Canada, on the other hand, got a 2-3 reduction, and the judge said Jukka Jalosen challenged hit. The referee also had time to dismiss the goal, and the home crowd exploded with joy. However, he reversed his sentence immediately after that, and went to check the situation on video. After a video inspection, the paint was approved.
For the Lions, the World Championship is the first in history and the first World Championship medal at home. Previously, Lions was fourth at best in the men’s home races. The women’s hockey national team, on the other hand, won World Championship silver at home in 2019.
In the process Valtteri Filppula was the first Finn to reach the Triple Gold Club, the winner of the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold and World Cup gold.
– Of course, these have come well, but first of all it says that I have been lucky, I have been able to be part of good teams. This is a good example of how great a gang we had. We have to enjoy this, Filppula said.
A puck worth the final
Canada and Finland offered finals-worthy hockey from the start. There was little space and time on the field, and lots of ice skating and dueling situations.
Canada was ahead in these matters, and the team was able to confuse the play of the Lions with their strong bitter play. It also did not give Finland opportunities for control departures, but hit hard under the end of Finland.
The best finish in the opening round was created by Canada, which got the puck on its hair From Saku Mäenalas. Keeper Jussi Olkinuora however, opposed and rejected Josh Anderson shot.
In the second round, Finland caught up with their game and won dueling close to the wings. The difference between the teams was seen in the game of superiority after Canada Mathew Barzal broke the square of the Lions’ power, and Dylan Cozens shook the top corner directly from the feed.
Finland also had places by force and later at the end of the lot, but Canada Chris Driedger repeatedly repelled the Lions’ attempts. At the end of the lot was the closest Jere Sallinenbut the post saved Canada from a setback.
Prior to that, Cozens was close to leading Canada to an already 2-0 lead, but a defender Atte Ohtamaa slipped sacrificially in front of the shot.
Granlund stood up
Finland came to the fore with the superiority of two men after Cole Sillinger’s shocking punishment. Mikael Granlund hit that from around 35 minutes into the game.
In addition, Canadian goalkeeper Driedger was injured in the situation, leaving Frölunda goalkeeper Matt Tomkins got caught between the poles for the first time in the tournament.
Tomkins had only one minute and 44 seconds to score when he had to surrender for the first time. Granlund put the ball on a plate for him and instead of hitting it with his right foot it cannoned of his left shin wide of the goal.
Finished the decisive third goal for Finland Joel Armiawhich fired Juho Lammikon from starting to win directly to the top corner. The hit was the fifth for the tournament in Pori.
In the final moments, however, Canada hit the levels of the game as Barzal played two great places in front of the goal. First Zach Whitecloud narrowed to 2–3, and thereafter Max Comtois brought to Canadian levels.
In overtime, Finland gained the upper hand with the Canadian captain Thomas Chabot hooked Hannes Björnisen inside out. The solution goal came from Sakari Manninen’s club with superiority.
Mikael Granlund, who played a big role in the match.
– That’s right, yes, it’s going. The final was still quite an amusement park, which lies Tykkimäki. 11 years ago the last time I got to win something, it’s pretty fun, so to speak.