Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team
The Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team is one of the most successful women's ice hockey teams in the world. The team has won three Olympic medals and five World Championship medals. This article will take a closer look at the history of the team, its current roster, and some of its standout players.
History of the Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team
The Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team was first established in 1987, and it played its first international game in 1989. The team has since become one of the most successful women's ice hockey teams in the world, with a long list of accomplishments.
The team's first major international tournament was the 1992 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, where they won the bronze medal. They won another bronze medal at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. In 2007, the team won the silver medal at the Women's World Ice Hockey Championships, and they followed that up with a bronze medal in 2008.
The Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team won their first Olympic medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. They won the bronze medal by defeating Sweden in the third-place game. The team won another bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
The Current Roster
The Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team has a roster of some of the best players in the world. The current roster features a mix of veterans and younger players, all of whom have the skills and experience necessary to compete at the highest level.
Some of the standout players on the current roster include goalkeeper Noora Räty, who has been named the best goalkeeper in the world four times. Other key players include captain Jenni Hiirikoski, forward Susanna Tapani, and defender Ronja Savolainen.
Standout Players
The Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team has had many standout players over the years. One of the most notable is Riikka Sallinen, who played for the team from 1993 to 2019. Sallinen played in over 300 international games and was a key player on the team that won Finland's first Olympic medal in 2010.
Another standout player is Noora Räty, who is widely considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Räty has won numerous awards and has helped lead the team to several major victories.
Conclusion
The Finland Women's National Ice Hockey Team is one of the most successful women's ice hockey teams in the world. The team's long list of accomplishments includes three Olympic medals and five World Championship medals. With a roster full of talented players, the team is sure to continue to make its mark on the world of women's ice hockey.
