Finland Team Roster – IIHF 2023 Women’s World Hockey Championship
Finland is one of the strongest teams in Europe and is looking to make a statement in the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship. The team is led by head coach Lauri Kapanen and is composed of a mix of experienced veterans and talented young players.
The Finnish roster is well-balanced, with a mix of offensive and defensive players. With the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship rapidly approaching, Finland will be looking to make a statement and prove that they are one of the top teams in the tournament. With its experienced veterans and talented young players, Finland has the potential to make a deep run in the tournament and shock the hockey world.
No. | Pos. | Name | Height | Weight | Birthdate | Team |
2 | D | Sini Karjalainen | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | 68 kg (150 lb) | 30 January 1999 (age 24) | United States Vermont Catamounts |
6 | D | Jenni Hiirikoski – C | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 30 March 1987 (age 35) | Sweden Luleå HF |
7 | D | Sanni Rantala | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 8 July 2002 (age 20) | Finland KalPa |
8 | D | Ella Viitasuo | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | 69 kg (152 lb) | 27 May 1996 (age 26) | Sweden HV71 |
9 | D | Nelli Laitinen | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 29 April 2002 (age 20) | United States Minnesota Golden Gophers |
10 | F | Elisa Holopainen | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 27 December 2001 (age 21) | Finland KalPa |
12 | F | Sanni Vanhanen | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | 60 kg (130 lb) | 1 July 2005 (age 17) | Finland HIFK |
14 | D | Krista Parkkonen | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 25 June 2002 (age 20) | United States Vermont Catamounts |
16 | F | Petra Nieminen – A | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | 67 kg (148 lb) | 4 May 1999 (age 23) | Sweden Luleå HF |
18 | G | Meeri Räisänen | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 66 kg (146 lb) | 2 December 1989 (age 33) | United States Connecticut Whale |
19 | F | Emmi Rakkolainen | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | 62 kg (137 lb) | 9 August 1996 (age 26) | Finland Kiekko-Espoo |
24 | F | Viivi Vainikka | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | 67 kg (148 lb) | 23 December 2001 (age 21) | Sweden Luleå HF |
25 | F | Kiira Yrjänen | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | 58 kg (128 lb) | 2 January 2002 (age 21) | Sweden HV71 |
28 | F | Jenniina Nylund | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | 63 kg (139 lb) | 18 June 1999 (age 23) | United States St. Cloud State Huskies |
31 | G | Jenna Silvonen | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 61 kg (134 lb) | 2 January 1999 (age 24) | Finland Kiekko-Espoo |
32 | F | Emilia Vesa | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | 66 kg (146 lb) | 3 January 2001 (age 22) | Finland HIFK |
33 | F | Michelle Karvinen – A | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | 65 kg (143 lb) | 27 March 1990 (age 32) | Sweden Frölunda HC |
34 | F | Sofianna Sundelin | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | 56 kg (123 lb) | 13 January 2003 (age 20) | Finland Team Kuortane |
36 | G | Anni Keisala | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 80 kg (180 lb) | 5 April 1997 (age 25) | Sweden HV71 |
40 | F | Noora Tulus | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | 15 August 1995 (age 27) | Sweden Luleå HF |
77 | F | Susanna Tapani | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | 68 kg (150 lb) | 2 March 1993 (age 30) | |
88 | D | Ronja Savolainen | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | 74 kg (163 lb) | 29 November 1997 (age 25) | Sweden Luleå HF |
91 | F | Julia Liikala | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | 64 kg (141 lb) | 20 March 2001 (age 21) | Finland HIFK |