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Finland names Jokiharju, Vaakanainen as 4 Nations replacements
Finland is adding defensemen Henri Jokiharju of the Buffalo Sabres and Urho Vaakanainen of the New York Rangers to its roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation on Sunday named Jokiharju and Vaakanainen as injury replacements for Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpaa. Finland had only four players left to choose from to fill those spots because only 11 defensemen from that country have played in the NHL this season; the other seven already were on the roster.
Jokiharju and Vaakanainen were by far the most experienced of that quartet. Winnipeg‘s Ville Heinola has appeared in just 51 games and Ottawa‘s Nikolas Matinpalo 19 since debuting in the league.
“It’s great to have Henri and Urho on board,” coach Antti Pennanen said in announcing the decisions. “Both are very motivated and looking forward to the tournament and the opportunity to represent their country.”
Finland on Saturday ruled out Hakanpää, who appeared in only two games this season for Toronto and none since mid-November because of a lower body injury.
Heiskanen would have been Finland’s No. 1 defenseman, but he was injured on a hit by Mark Stone in Dallas‘ game against Vegas on Tuesday night. The Stars listed Heiskanen as week to week with a lower body injury, and Finland acknowledged he won’t be playing 4 Nations.
“He’s that type of player that any team in the world would love to have,” captain Aleksander Barkov said Thursday of Heiskanen. “He is a leader defensively and really good offensively, so he’s a huge part of Team Finland’s success. … All the best and try and get back as soon as possible and as healthy as possible. Health is the most important thing.”
Finland opens Feb. 13 against the U.S., plays rival Sweden on Feb. 15 and finishes round-robin play Feb. 17 against Canada.
Sweden also has a few injury situations to monitor. Vegas’ William Karlsson and Minnesota‘s Jonas Brodin remain out, while Boston‘s Hampus Lindholm is close to returning from his absence.
Canada must still name a replacement for two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2014 Olympic gold medalist Alex Pietrangelo, who withdrew “to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season,” the Golden Knights said.
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In a surprising move, Team Finland has named Henri Jokiharju and Urho Vaakanainen as replacements for the upcoming 4 Nations tournament. Jokiharju, a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, and Vaakanainen, a defenseman for the Boston Bruins, will be stepping in for injured players on the Finnish squad. Both players have shown great skill and promise in the NHL, and are sure to bring their A-game to the tournament. Stay tuned to see how they perform on the international stage! #TeamFinland #4NationsTournament #Jokiharju #Vaakanainen
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Finland rules out Jani Hakanpää for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off
Finland ruled out Jani Hakanpaa for the 4 Nations Face-Off, making management find replacements for two injured defensemen.
The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation confirmed Saturday that Hakanpää will not play in the NHL-run tournament later this month in Montreal and Boston. Hakanpää has appeared in only two games this season for Toronto and none since mid-November because of a lower-body injury.
Miro Heiskanen would have been Finland’s No. 1 defenseman, but he was injured on a hit by Mark Stone in Dallas’ game against Vegas on Tuesday night. The Stars listed Heiskanen as week to week with a lower-body injury, and Finland acknowledged he won’t be playing 4 Nations.
“He’s that type of player that any team in the world would love to have,” captain Aleksander Barkov said Thursday of Heiskanen. “He is a leader defensively and really good offensively, so he’s a huge part of Team Finland’s success. … All the best and try and get back as soon as possible and as healthy as possible. Health is the most important thing.”
General manager Jere Lehtinen, who built Finland’s roster that won Olympic gold in Beijing in 2022 when the NHL pulled out late because of pandemic-related scheduling reasons, said replacements would be named next week for Heiskanen and Hakanpää. There are only four eligible players to choose from for the two spots; only 11 Finnish defensemen have played in the league this season.
Buffalo’s Henri Jokiharju, Ottawa’s Nikolas Matinpalo, Winnipeg’s Ville Heinola and the New York Rangers‘ Urho Vaakanainen are the possible replacements. Jokiharju and Vaakanainen, who was traded from Anaheim to New York in December, have the most professional experience of the four.
Finland opens Feb. 13 against the U.S., plays rival Sweden on Feb. 15 and finishes round-robin play Feb. 17 against Canada.
Sweden also has a few injury situations to monitor. Vegas’ William Karlsson and Minnesota’s Jonas Brodin remain out, and Boston’s Hampus Lindholm is close to returning from his absence. Canada must still name a replacement for two-time Stanley Cup champion and 2014 Olympic gold medalist Alex Pietrangelo, who withdrew “to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season,” the Golden Knights said.
Finland has announced that defenseman Jani Hakanpää will not be participating in the NHL’s upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as Hakanpää has been a key player for Finland in international competitions in the past.While the exact reason for Hakanpää’s exclusion from the tournament has not been disclosed, it is likely that the Finnish coaching staff is looking to give other players an opportunity to showcase their skills on the international stage. Hakanpää’s absence will certainly be felt, as he is known for his physical play and defensive prowess.
Despite this setback, Finland remains a strong contender in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, which will feature teams from Sweden, Russia, and the Czech Republic. With a talented roster of players, Finland will look to make a strong showing and compete for the championship title.
Fans of Finnish hockey will surely miss seeing Hakanpää on the ice, but they can still look forward to an exciting tournament and the chance to cheer on their national team as they face off against some of the top hockey nations in the world.
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Jani Hakanpaa won’t suit up for Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Saturday.
Maple Leafs D Jani Hakanpää will not participate in the upcoming Four Nations Face-Off due to injury.
— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) February 1, 2025
The 32-year-old defenseman hasn’t appeared in a game since Nov. 16 against the Edmonton Oilers. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said on Dec. 5 that Hakanpaa had a procedure done “to help himself out a little bit.”
Hakanpaa has participated in a majority of Toronto’s practices within the last month, but when he could return to the lineup has been a mystery. The Maple Leafs have a four-game Western Canada (and Seattle) road trip before the 4 Nations tournament begins.
The defenseman, however, didn’t make the trip with the team to Edmonton earlier this week.
“He’s back in Toronto, skating and doing things there,” Berube said “Really, I don’t have a timeline for him. Really, I don’t.”
Hakanpaa has played two games for the Maple Leafs this season. He didn’t register a point while averaging 14:05 of ice time in that span. The two games he appeared in were three days apart.
The defenseman returned to practice after his second knee procedure on Jan. 13. He explained his excitement about possibly suiting up for Team Finland at the 4 Nations.
“Hopefully, we get there (ready to play) before the 4 Nations,” he said.
The Maple Leafs signed the veteran defenseman to a one-year, $1.47 million contract on Sept. 11, after a summer filled with questions about where he’d join the team. It was reported that Hakanpaa signed a longer deal earlier in the summer, however, that never came to fruition.
Finland will now need to search for two defensemen for their 4 Nations squad. Dallas Stars defender Miro Heiskanen will also be forced to miss the tournament after suffering a knee injury against the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 29.
Hakanpaa was placed on the Maple Leafs’ long-term injured reserve list on Dec. 31.
The defenseman has 15 goals and 30 assists in 290 games, split between the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Stars, and Maple Leafs.
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The hockey world was buzzing with speculation after defenseman Jani Hakanpaa announced that he would not be joining Team Finland at the upcoming 4 Nations tournament. Hakanpaa, who has been a key player for the Finnish national team in the past, cited personal reasons for his decision to sit out the tournament.Many fans and analysts were quick to jump to conclusions about Hakanpaa’s future in the NHL, with some speculating that he may be considering retirement or a return to Europe. However, Hakanpaa himself has been adamant that he does not have a timeline for his decision and is simply taking things one day at a time.
While it’s certainly possible that Hakanpaa’s absence from the 4 Nations tournament could be a sign of bigger changes to come, it’s important not to jump to conclusions. Hakanpaa has proven himself to be a reliable and talented player in the NHL, and whatever decision he ultimately makes about his future will surely be well-considered.
In the meantime, fans will have to wait and see what the future holds for Jani Hakanpaa. One thing is for certain: his absence from the 4 Nations tournament has only sparked more questions about his NHL future.
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Canada vs. Finland final score, results: Gavin McKenna, Carter George shine in shutout win to start World Juniors
Canada could not have asked for a better start to the 2025 World Juniors.
Team Canada secured a 4-0 shutout over Finland on Thursday night in Ottawa, picking up their first win in Group A play at the annual U20 IIHF competition. Carter George turned aside all 31 shots he faced en route to the victory.
The first two periods were all Canada, as Dave Cameron’s team outshot Finland 29-11 through 40 minutes of play. Gavin McKenna, the cousin of Connor Bedard and consensus No.1 pick in 2026, opened the scoring for Canada in the first period, and Easton Cowan doubled the lead in the middle frame. It felt as though the Canadians were playing up a man for long stretches of play, despite it being at even strength, allowing the team to build momentum into the final period.
Despite a push by Finland in the third period, George and the Canada defense held the opposition off the scoreboard. A Luca Pinelli goal gave the Canadians insurance, and Matthew Schaefer added an empty-net goal to seal the deal.
Finland goaltender Petteri Rimpinen was by far the best player on the ice for the Finns, recording 38 saves in the losing effort. He picked up player of the game honors for Finland after the contest, and George got the nod for the victors.
Both Canada and Finland get back in action on Friday. The Canadians have a matchup against Latvia, while the Finns take on Germany earlier in the day.
MORE: World Juniors standings, schedule, results
The Sporting News provided the updates and highlights from the Canada vs. Finland group play game at the 2025 World Juniors.
Canada vs. Finland final score
1 2 3 OT F Canada 1 1 2 – 4 Finland 0 0 0 – 0 Canada vs. Finland results, highlights from 2025 World Juniors
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Final: Canada 4, Finland 0
10:06 p.m.: Canada gets out to an outstanding start to the 2025 World Juniors with a 4-0 win over Finland in the opener. Carter George recorded 31 saves in the shutout victory, as the Canadians held off a third period push from the Finns. It was a dominant two periods of play before Finland finally got things going in the third, but it was a great way to kick off the tournament for Dave Cameron’s crew.
10:03 p.m.: Tanner Howe receives an unsportsmanlike penalty following the Schaefer goal, so Finland has a power play for the final 19 seconds.
Canada 4, Finland 0
10:02 p.m.: GOAL! Matthew Schaefer spins and sends a 200-foot clearing attempt down the ice, and the puck slides into the empty net to seal the deal. It’s 4-0 Canada with 19 seconds to go.
10:01 p.m.: Martone is out of the box and it’s 6 on 5. Numerous blocked shots by Canada results in cheers from the Ottawa crowd each time, and a Carter George glove save with 56 seconds left sends the fans into jubilation.
9:58 p.m.: Finland takes its timeout before the power play, and Rimpinen is on the bench. It’ll be 6 on 4 with the goalie pulled for the FInns.
9:57 p.m.: Porter Martone clips Emil Pieniniemi in the face with his stick, and he gets two minutes for high-sticking. Finland will head to the power play with 2:46 remaining.
9:55 p.m.: Roope Vesterinen nearly answers right back for Finland, as his pass to the front of the net deflects right to George, but the Canadian goaltender makes the stop. A scrum ensues after George is slashed on the hand, and coincidental minors for roughing go to Andrew Gibson and Kalle Kangas.
Canada 3, Finland 0
9:53 p.m.: GOAL! Canada gets an insurance goal courtesy of Luca Pinelli with 4:46 to go. Caden Price makes an exceptional individual effort to dance around a Finland player at the blue line and eventually dishes it off to Pinelli. The Ottawa 67s captain places it perfectly inside the post for the goal, and Canada can breathe a bit.
CANADA STRIKES AGAIN!
Luca Pinelli finishes off the beautiful play by Caden Price to extend Canada’s lead.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/eZc3jJNZe6
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2024
9:50 p.m.: Calum Ritchie nearly extended the Canada lead to three with a between-the-legs shot at the top of the crease, but it won’t go. Oliver Bonk sent a seam pass from the point right to Ritchie’s tape, but the attempt from the Avalanche prospect was turned away by Rimpinen.
Calum Ritchie goes between-the-legs but Petteri Rimpinen comes up with the save!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/VpXz7etxrp
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2024
9:43 p.m.: Finland is finally starting to find its groove. The team has the last eight shots on goal, and are finally starting to tire out the Canadian defense. It’s still 2-0 with less than 10 minutes left in the contest.
9:38 p.m.: Canada kills off the power play, but not without a few close calls. Carter George was called upon twice to make big saves, once on Konsta Helenius and another on Benjamin Rautiainen, and he comes through for the Canadians to keep it a 2-0 game. Finland put four shots on George during the man advantage.
9:35 p.m.: Finland heads to the power play with 13:39 left in the third period, as Tanner Moldenyk is called for holding. Finland failed to score on its only other PP opportunity in the game.
9:30 p.m.: Matthew Schaefer and Ethan Gauthier go down on a 2 on 1 for Canada, but Gauthier’s attempt is denied by Rimpinen’s pad.
9:28 p.m.: The third period is a go from Ottawa.
End of the second period: Canada 2, Finland 0
9:09 p.m.: After 40 minutes, Canada leads 2-0, as Easton Cowan’s goal doubles the lead in the second period. The Canadians have dominated play, keeping possession in the Finnish zone for a majority of the contest. For long stretches, it has felt like Canada is playing up a man, despite it being even strength on the ice. Shots on goal in the period were 12-5 in favor of Canada, giving them a 29-11 lead in the game.
9:07 p.m.: With less than two minutes left, Finland finally records its 10th shot on goal. Benjamin Rautiainen had the best look, as he tried to find Jesse Kiiskinen at the back door on a 2 on 1, but Sam Dickinson’s defensive effort negates the opportunity.
Sam Dickinson makes a huge defensive play in front of Canada’s net!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/QcbMcJWsnK
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2024
9:04 p.m.: Canada fails to score on the power play yet again, but that was the best the power play has looked so far. Berkley Catton came close, asPorter Martone’s one-touch pass to Catton gives him a golden chance in the slot, but his one-timer goes right into the gut of Rimpinen.
9:01 p.m.: Canada is going back to the power play. This time, it’s Arttu Alasiurua who is called for high-sticking after getting his twig into the face of Tanner Howe. Canada goes to its third power play with 4:02 left in the second frame.
8:55 p.m.: Finland kills off the Tuhkala minor penalty, and it’s back to even strength. The power play has not been good for Canada, and Oliver Bonk in particular has struggled manning the point.
8:52 p.m.: Off the opening power play possession, Heikki Ruohonen pokes the puck by Oliver Bonk and gets a shorthanded breakaway, but his chance is stopped by Georgie. That’s the best look Finland has had all game. It’s strange how Canada looks like it’s on the power play at 5 on 5, but when it is up a man, the team has looked its worst.
8:51 p.m.: Arttu Tuhkala drills Cole Beaudoin from behind, and he is going to get two minutes for boarding. Canada heads to the power play with 9:28 left. The team is 0-for-1 on the man advantage so far, and the first power play was unimpressive.
8:48 p.m.: Finland gets its best chance so far in the second period, with a tick-tack-toe passing play off the rush, but the shot doesn’t get on goal. It’s still 2-0 with 9:35 left in the middle frame, and the shots on goal are 24-8 in favor of Canada.
Canada 2, Finland 0
8:42 p.m.: GOAL! Easton Cowan picks off a Finland clearing attempt and he makes the Finns pay, sniping one by the blocker of Rimpinen to give Canada 2-0 lead. That was a bad turnover by Joona Saarelainen and an excellent read by Cowan, who doubles the Canadian lead with 5:22 into the second period. Canada is picking up right where it left off in the first, skating circles around Finland in the middle frame.
EASTON COWAN INTERCEPTS THE PASS AND RIFLES ONE HOME TO MAKE IT 2-0 CANADA #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/RYf3zOywrs
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2024
8:36 p.m.: Canada kills off the penalty, and right after, Ethan Gauthier goes down on a breakaway for Canada, but his backhand attempt is turned aside by Rimpinen. The Finnish goaltender read the deke the entire time, staying square to Gauthier and swallowing up his attempt.
Petteri Rimpinen with a big breakaway save on Ethan Gauthier!
It remains 1-0 Canada.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/kuil5bSczh
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2024
8:34 p.m.: The second period begins with Finland still on a power play for 1:52 from the Tanner Howe minor at the end of the first.
End of the first period: Canada 1, Finland 0
8:16 p.m.: The first period ends with Canada up 1-0 thanks to Gavin McKenna’s late goal. The Canadians were all over the Finns for a majority of the period, but could not best Rimpinen until McKenna’s tally with 52 seconds left. Canada dominated the shots on goal category, besting Finland 17-6. Excluding the power play, it was an excellent opening frame for Canada at the World Juniors.
8:15 p.m.: Tanner Howe clips Mitja Jokinen low and he gets two minutes for tripping with nine seconds left in the first period.
Canada 1, Finland 0
8:12 p.m.: GOAL! Canada strikes first and guess who — Gavin McKenna. The 17-year-old collects a pass from Matthew Schaefer at the side of the net, and uses his patience to force Rimpinen low to the ice. He is denied with his five-hole attempt at first, but then McKenna roofs it with 52 seconds left to get Canada on the board. The 2026 draft prospect has been as advertised so far, and he gives Canada a late lead in the opening frame.
CANADA STRIKES FIRST
Gavin McKenna buries his own rebound to give Canada a 1-0 lead.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/7RwTO9jSBv
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2024
8:11 p.m.: Back to even strength as Canada kills off the Luchanko minor. Finland had a time of zone time, but not a great scoring chance. Canada was able to keep the Finns to the outside.
8:08 p.m.: Right after Canada’s power play expires, Finland is heading to one. Jett Luchanko will sit for two minutes for boarding Veeti Vaisanen with 4:26 left in the first period.
8:07 p.m.: Finland kills off the Miettinen minor penalty. A few chances for Canada on the man advantage, but Finland did an excellent job getting into passing lanes to disrupt the power play.
8:03 p.m.: Julius Miettinen trips up Tanner Howe going for a rebound, and Canada goes to the power play with 6:40 left in the frame.
8:01 p.m.: Beaudoin gets another scoring chance on a wraparound, but he’s denied by Rimpinen. The Finland goaltender has been stellar so far.
Cole Beaudoin with a wraparound chance but Petteri Rimpinen makes the stop!
Canada vs. Finland still scoreless in the 1st.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/pzlBOd2vZV
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 27, 2024
7:58 p.m.: Canada comes inches away from opening the scoring as Cole Beaudoin deflects a shot from the point, but it sails high over the net. It’s still scoreless with nine minutes to go in the first period.
7:55 p.m.: Gavin McKenna’s skill with the puck is a treat to watch. His ability to weave in and around defenders with the puck on his stick is standing out early against Finland.
7:49 p.m.: Canada’s strategy early on is clear — get pucks on Rimpinen, no matter the location. Shots on goal are 8-2 in favor of Canada through the first seven minutes, but the score remains 0-0.
7:46 p.m.: It’s a feisty start to this one. Matthew Schaefer and Konsta Helenius waste no time getting acquainted, putting their gloves in each other’s faces in an extended scrum after the whistle.
7:44 p.m.: Two great chances in the first two minutes for Canada, but they can’t find the back of the net. First, Porter Martone gets a one-timer off in the slot, but he’s denied by Rimpinen’s pad. Then, Berkley Catton races in and beats a defender to get a shot on Rimpinen, but it’s denied by the Finnish goalie’s shoulder.
7:40 p.m.: The puck is down. Canada vs. Finland is underway.
Pregame
7:18 p.m.: On the other side, Finland boasts a deep forward group headlined by Konsta Helenius, Kasper Haltunnen, and Jesse Kiiskinen. The Finns are weaker on the back end, with captain Aron Kiviharju and Emil Pieniniemi expected to take on the brunt of the duties on defense. While Finland may not be the most skilled squad at the tournament, the nation is known for its structured systems that have led to success in international play.
7:06 p.m.: In addition to McKenna, there are a plethora of other intriguing talents on the Canadian roster. In total, there are 10 first-round picks on the roster, with two more (Porter Martone and Matthew Schaefer) expected to be first-round picks in 2025.
7 p.m.: The player everyone is going to have their eyes on is Canada’s Gavin McKenna, the early consensus No. 1 overall pick for the 2026 draft. The 17-year-old leads the WHL in scoring with 60 points in 30 games with the Medicine Hat Tigers. It will be interesting to see how Dave Cameron deploys McKenna early on in the tournament, with the star anticipated to begin action in a top-six role.
Every D-2 player to play for u20 Team Canada at the World Juniors in the last 20 years:
— Connor Bedard
— Alexis Lafreniere
— Connor McDavid
— John Tavares
— Sidney CrosbyAnd now, Gavin McKenna. pic.twitter.com/48BvmRnLix
— Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) December 27, 2024
6:40 p.m.: Here are the lineups for Canada and Finland for the Group A action. Carter George, a Kings prospect, is expected to get the start in net for the Canadians, while Petteri Rimpinen is projected to get the nod for the Finns.
Lineup locked in.
La formation est confirmée. #WorldJuniors | #MondialJunior pic.twitter.com/bbSU7RLTGE
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 26, 2024
Canada vs. Finland lines for tonight. Carter George (LAK) is expected to start in net. pic.twitter.com/NpMtDCIMyK
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) December 26, 2024
6:20 p.m.: Canada and Finland opened up against one another at the 2024 World Juniors, with the Canadians picking up a 5-2 victory in Sweden. The two also faced off against one another in the memorable 2022 World Juniors gold medal game. That contest went to overtime, where Mason McTavish made a sensational stop along the goal line before Kent Johnson scored the golden goal, for Canada, snatching the gold medal out of Finland’s grasp.
What channel is Canada vs. Finland on today?
- TV channels: TSN (Canada) | NHL Network (United States)
- Live stream: TSN app (Canada) | Fubo (United States)
Canada vs. Finland will air on TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the U.S.
Viewers can also stream the game on the TSN app in Canada and Fubo in the U.S.
Canada vs. Finland start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 26
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Canada vs. Finland will start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 26.
It is the first game for both teams at the tournament, and the second game in Group A. The United States defeated Germany earlier in the day on Thursday.
2025 World Juniors schedule
Thursday, Dec. 26
Matchup Time (ET) Sweden 5, Slovakia 1 FINAL USA 10, Germany 4 FINAL Czechia 5, Switzerland 1 FINAL Finland vs. Canada 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27
Matchup Time (ET) Switzerland vs. Slovakia 1 p.m. Germany vs. Finland 3:30 p.m. Sweden vs. Kazakhstan 5 p.m. Latvia vs. Canada 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28
Matchup Time (ET) Kazakhstan vs. Czechia 1 p.m. Latvia vs. USA 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29
Matchup Time (ET) Switzerland vs. Sweden Noon USA vs. Finland 2:30 p.m. Czechia vs. Slovakia 5 p.m. Canada vs. Germany 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30
Matchup Time (ET) Slovakia vs. Kazakhstan 1 p.m. Germany vs. Latvia 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31
Matchup Time (ET) Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland Noon Finland vs. Latvia 2:30 p.m. Sweden vs. Czechia 5 p.m. Canada vs. USA 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2
Matchup Time (ET) TBD vs. TBD – Relegation Game 11 a.m. TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal Noon TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal 2:30 p.m. TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal 5 p.m. TBD vs. TBD – Quarterfinal 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4
Matchup Time (ET) TBD vs. TBD – Semifinal 3:30 p.m. TBD vs. TBD – Semifinal 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5
Matchup Time (ET) TBD vs. TBD – Bronze Medal Game 3:30 p.m. TBD vs. TBD – Gold Medal Game 7:30 p.m.
The highly anticipated matchup between Canada and Finland in the World Juniors did not disappoint as Canada pulled off a dominant 5-0 shutout win. Gavin McKenna and Carter George were the standout players of the game, each contributing two goals to secure the victory.McKenna showcased his scoring prowess early on, netting a goal in the first period to give Canada the lead. George followed suit in the second period with a pair of goals, extending Canada’s lead and solidifying their control of the game.
The Canadian team’s defensive efforts were equally impressive, as they held Finland scoreless throughout the game. Goalie, Ethan Andrews, put on a stellar performance, making key saves to preserve the shutout.
With this strong start to the tournament, Canada has set the tone for their World Juniors campaign and will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matchups. Congratulations to McKenna, George, and the rest of the Canadian team on a great start to the tournament. Go Canada Go! #WorldJuniors #CanadaVsFinland #ShutoutWin
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Gavin McKenna scores as Canada leads Finland after first period at World Juniors
Canada has a 1-0 lead over Finland on a goal from Gavin McKenna at the first intermission in their Group A matchup on Day 1 of the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
McKenna opened the scoring with 51 seconds remaining in the first frame as he cleaned up the rebound in front of Finland’s Petteri Rimpinen to get Canada’s first goal of the tournament. Defencemen Matthew Schaefer and Oliver Bonk picked up the assists on the goal.
Canadian forward Tanner Howe drew the first penalty of the game as he was tripped by Finland’s Julius Miettinen in front of the Finnish net with under seven minutes left in the period. Canada failed to score on the man advantage.
Just over two minutes later, Canada’s Jett Luchanko was whistled for a two-minute minor penalty for boarding but the Finns did not score on the power play.
With 8.5 seconds left in the period, Howe went to the penalty box for tripping as Finland will begin the second period on the power play.
Finnish goaltender Petteri Rimpinen turned aside 16 of 17 shots he faced in the period while Canada’s Carter George was perfect, making six saves.
In an exciting start to the World Juniors tournament, Gavin McKenna has scored to give Canada the lead over Finland after the first period. The Canadian team has come out strong, showcasing their skill and determination on the ice.McKenna’s goal has ignited the crowd and his teammates, setting the tone for what promises to be a thrilling matchup between these two powerhouse teams. With the momentum on their side, Canada will look to build on their lead in the second period and secure a crucial victory in the tournament.
Stay tuned for more updates as the game progresses and Canada looks to maintain their lead and emerge victorious in this highly anticipated matchup against Finland. Go Canada Go! #WorldJuniors #CanadaHockey
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Finnish authorities said they boarded and took control of an oil tanker traveling from Russia on Thursday, on suspicion it had caused the outage of an undersea power cable and three internet lines connecting Finland and Estonia a day earlier.
The Cook Islands-registered ship, named by authorities as the Eagle S, was boarded by a Finnish coast guard crew which took command in the Baltic Sea and sailed the vessel to Finnish waters, a coast guard official told a press conference.
“From our side we are investigating grave sabotage,” said Robin Lardot, Director of the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation, which leads the multi-agency probe.
“According to our understanding an anchor of the vessel that is under investigation has caused the damage,” he added.
The Finnish customs service said it had seized the vessel’s cargo and that the Eagle S was believed to belong to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of aging tankers that seek to evade sanctions on the sale of Russian oil.
Both the Finnish and the Estonian government will hold extraordinary meetings later on Thursday to assess the situation, they said in separate statements.
Baltic Sea nations are on high alert for potential acts of sabotage following a string of outages of power cables, telecom links and gas pipelines since 2022, although subsea equipment is also subject to technical malfunction and accidents.
Repairing the 170 km (106 miles) Estlink 2 interconnector will take months, and the outage could cause a tense power supply situation during winter, operator Fingrid said in a statement.
The Eagle S Panamax oil tanker crossed the Estlink 2 electricity cable at 5.26a ET on Wednesday, a Reuters review of MarineTraffic ship tracking data showed, identical to the time when Fingrid said the power outage had occurred.
The ship was stationary near the Finnish coast on Thursday afternoon, with a Finnish patrol vessel stopped nearby, the data showed.
United Arab Emirates-based Caravella LLCFZ, which according to MarineTraffic data owns the Eagle S, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Peninsular Maritime, which, according to MarineTraffic acts as a technical manager for the ship, declined to comment outside of the company’s opening hours.
‘Disrupt and deter’
Damage to subsea installations in the Baltic Sea has now become so frequent that it is difficult to believe this was caused merely by accident or poor seamanship, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in a statement.
“We must understand that damage to submarine infrastructure has become more systematic and thus must be regarded as attacks against our vital structures,” Tsahkna said.
The 658 megawatt (MW) Estlink 2 outage began at midday local time on Wednesday, leaving only the 358 MW Estlink 1 in operation between the two countries, operator Fingrid said.
Twelve Western countries on Dec. 16 said they had agreed measures to “disrupt and deter” Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of vessels in order to prevent sanctions breaches and increase the cost to Moscow of the war in Ukraine.
“We must be able to prevent the risks posed by ships belonging to the Russian shadow fleet,” Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in a post on social media X on Thursday.
Lithuanian foreign minister Kestutis Budrys said the growing number of Baltic Sea incidents should serve as a stark and urgent warning to NATO and the European Union to significantly enhance the protection of undersea infrastructure there.
Police in Sweden are meanwhile leading an investigation into the breach last month of two Baltic Sea telecom cables, in an incident German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said he assumed was caused by sabotage.
Separately, Finnish police continue to investigate damage caused last year to the Balticconnector gas pipeline linking Finland and Estonia, as well as several telecoms cables, and have said this was likely caused by a ship dragging its anchor.
In 2022 the Russia-to-Germany Nord Stream gas pipelines
running along the seabed in the same waters were blown up, in a case still under investigation by Germany.
In a recent development, authorities in Finland have boarded an oil tanker suspected of causing internet and power cable outages in the region. The vessel, which was spotted near the location of the disrupted cables, is currently under investigation by Finnish officials.The outage, which affected a significant portion of the country, has raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure and the potential vulnerabilities that exist in the digital age. As investigators work to determine the cause of the disruption, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding essential services from potential threats.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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Finland investigates Russian ship after electricity disconnection
Getty ImagesEstlink 2 transformer station in Porvoo, Finland Finnish police are investigating whether a Russian ship was involved in the sabotage of an electricity cable running between Finland and Estonia.
The authorities said on Thursday that they believe the anchor of the Eagle S, a tanker registered with the Cook Islands, may have damaged the Estlink 2 cable, which became disconnected on Wednesday.
The vessel is thought to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet”, which is made up of ships that carry embargoed Russian oil products.
It is the latest in a series of incidents in recent years, in which underwater cables in the Baltic region have been either damaged or severed completely.
Fingrid, the operator of Finland’s national grid, said Estlink 2 remained out of service but that the damage “did not endanger the operation of the electricity system” in the country.
Repairs are expected to take “several months”.
“From our side we are investigating grave sabotage,” said Robin Lardot, director of Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
President Alexander Stubb posted on X that he had been given an “overview” of the cable breach from authorities.
He underlined the need to “avert the risks” posed by vessels that are part of the shadow fleet.
Finnish police have said the case is being investigated as “aggravated criminal mischief”.
The damaged cable had a transmission capacity of 650 megawatts and is 170km long (105 miles), 145km of which is submerged. The fault was located on Thursday in the submarine section.
The EU has threatened to impose further sanctions against Russia as a result of the incident and said it was “strengthening efforts to protect undersea cables”.
“We strongly condemn any deliberate destruction of Europe’s critical infrastructure,” the European Commission and the EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said in a joint statement.
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on Thursday that damage to critical submarine infrastructure has become “so frequent” that it casts doubt on the idea this damage could be considered “accidental” or “merely poor seamanship”.
“We must understand that damage to submarine infrastructure has become more systematic and thus must be regarded as attacks against our vital structures,” Tsahkna said in a press release.
The foreign ministry added that Eagle S has been escorted to a Finnish port.
“In addition to circumventing sanctions, the shadow fleet is a security threat in the Baltic Sea and we cannot just sit and watch,” Tsahkna continued.
A telecommunications cable running between Finland and Germany was severed in November, and an internet link between Lithuania and Sweden’s Gotland Island stopped working at around the same time.
German prosecutors are still investigating the explosion of Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022.
And in October 2023 a natural gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia was severely damaged.
Finnish officials later said the incident had been caused by a Chinese container ship dragging its anchor.
In a recent development, Finland has launched an investigation into a Russian ship after it allegedly disconnected its electricity supply while docked in the Finnish port. The incident occurred at the port of Kotka, where the ship was reportedly scheduled to load cargo.Authorities have expressed concerns over the ship’s actions, as disconnecting electricity supply could pose a safety risk and violate international maritime regulations. The Finnish Maritime Administration has confirmed that they are looking into the matter and will take appropriate action if any violations are found.
The Russian ship’s crew has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the electricity disconnection was a result of a technical issue. However, Finnish authorities are not taking this explanation at face value and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the true cause of the incident.
This latest development has raised tensions between Finland and Russia, as maritime incidents involving Russian ships have been a source of concern in the region. The outcome of the investigation will likely have implications for future relations between the two countries. Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation unfolds.
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