Finland through to the final on 2-1 overtime win!

[POSTI-Tuomo]

Phenomenal OT goal by Mikko Koivu! Russia is beaten! The underdog rose up to the challenge, fine match.



Let's hope Sweden beats Canada in their semi-final. This tournament has the elements for a true classic match, final with Finland versus Sweden. Heja Sverige!


Now off to sauna, just to cool it off!

 

[Rogrund]

Yeah! :d:d:d:d:d

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

Heh, tror inte. 😉

 

[ully]

Love it.

Love it.

Phenomenal OT goal by Mikko Koivu! Russia is beaten! The underdog rose up to the challenge, fine match.



Let's hope Sweden beats Canada in their semi-final. This tournament has the elements for a true classic match, final with Finland versus Sweden. Heja Sverige!


Now off to sauna, just to cool it off!

They are my favorites.

Thanks
Ully

 

[rxmd]

"True classic" means Finland in 2nd place, though 🙂

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

Well, looks like Canada are heading to the final... 3-0... heh, Sweden scores a goal as I type this. So, 3-1, 6 minutes into the second period.

 

[sienarot]

Well, looks like Canada are heading to the final... 3-0... heh, Sweden scores a goal as I type this. So, 3-1, 6 minutes into the second period.

Did you really have any doubts? 😉

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

Well, not really. Sweden is capable of equalizing from three goals behind only against Finland. 🙂

 

[JonR]

Tyvärr förlorade vi svenskar så vi får inte en klassisk Finland-Sverige-final !!

Go Finland Go!!
Jon

 

[Trius]

Should be a good game tomorrow!

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

Jon, hoppas att svenska laget vinner brons i morgondagens match. 🙂

 

[Trius]

Sorry to all the Finns! The goal by Rick Nash was phenomenal!!!

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

The better team won, no question about that! Well played, Canadians!

 

[FrankS]

Thank you, and congratulations Finland for a great result in the tournament.

 

[Trius]

It is good to see Finland moving up the ranks of the IIHF. Saku and Teemu have been great role models.

BTW, I love your winter tyres... Haakapelittas rule.

Edit: Found on a website while researching other Nokian tires:

"Beautiful Blonde Women AND Awesome Snow Tyres - what a concept... God bless Finland!"

 

[POSTI-Tuomo]

There's an interesting historical story behind the name "Hakkapeliitta". The Hakkapeliittas were Finnish cavalry in the Thirty Years' War who played an important role in many Swedish victories in their campaign...

Some light reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakkapeliitta