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Dec 16th, 16:00World Juniors 2026
Meet the Team: Switzerland's roster for the 2026 World Juniors
More often than not, Switzerland fights relegation – and this year will be no different. But one win could change everything.
Dec 2nd, 15:02NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: 16-year-old Frans Karjalahti shining with HIFK U20
Lassi Alanen takes a look at the risers and fallers in Finland over the last month, and breaks down the changes coming to Liiga structure soon.
Oct 6th, 14:20NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Alberts Šmits, Oliver Suvanto grabbing early attention for 2026 NHL Draft
Lassi Alanen breaks down the early season in Finland in our first stock watch of the season.
2024-02-04, 22:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Niko Huuhtanen's NHL chances looking better than ever in Jukurit
This month's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Niko Huuhtanen, Heikki Ruohonen, Jere Lassila, Veeti Väisänen, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Emil Järventie.
2023-02-24, 18:152023 NHL Entry DraftI can score goals and make good passes:" Emil Järventie trying to establish himself in 2023 NHL Draft
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with 2023 NHL Draft prospect and Finnish winger Emil Järventie.
2023-02-01, 21:15NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Patrik Puistola finally seizing on his offensive potential
This month's Stock Watch series starts with Finland, checking in on Patrik Puistola, Juuso Mäenpää, Jimi Junkkari, Arttu Kärki, Emil Järventie, and Matias Mäntykivi.
2022-10-18, 17:00NHL ProspectsFilm Room: A look at the skills driving Jani Nyman's hot start
Jani Nyman is following up a historically strong draft year in the Mestis with a hot start to Liiga play in his draft-plus-one season. Lassi Alanen examines his game in the latest Film Room™️ instalment.
2020-11-24, 18:00Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 28-ranked Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman authored a statement about this time a month ago detailing the new direction that the franchise was charting, departing from their stated goal of...
2020-09-21, 19:00Scouting Reports4 Finnish Sleepers Worth Keeping an eye on for the 2020 NHL Draft
What this year’s crop of Finnish draft-eligible skaters might lack at the top-end of the draft, they endeavour to cover with some intriguing late-round bets that could present excellent value...
2020-09-08, 14:00Scouting Reports5 Finnish Prospects Poised for a Breakout in the 2020-21 Liiga Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened to push back if not take away hockey entirely in some leagues across North America, but it’s full steam ahead (mostly) in many European leagues....
