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Bruins Goalie Joonas Korpisalo Added to Finland’s Olympic Team
Korpisalo replaces injured Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen on Finland's Olympic hockey team ahead of games against Slovakia, Sweden, and Italy starting Feb. 11.
- On Tuesday, Finland named Joonas Korpisalo to its Olympic roster, replacing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen who was injured late last month.
- Injuries to key players prompted Finland to adjust its roster, as Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen will not play after a lower‑body injury last week.
- Finland's tournament begins Feb. 11 against Slovakia, with all three goalies making their Olympic debut for the defending champion.
- With no return date announced, Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen's injury late last month leaves Finland short‑term uncertainty, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said he is progressing but has no timetable.
- As defending Olympic champion from Beijing 2022, Finland enters Milan–Cortina 2026 with NHL players returning for the first time since 2014.
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Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo added to Finland’s Olympic team
Korpisalo takes the spot of Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who was injured last week.
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Finland Calls Up Goalie Korpisalo as Injury Replacement for the Olympics – EUROP INFO
Finland has named goaltender Joonas Korpisalo as an injury replacement for the upcoming Winter Olympics, the Messenger-Inquirer reports. The unexpected substitution comes as the Finnish national team seeks to maintain its competitive edge following a key player’s withdrawal due to injury. Korpisalo’s inclusion underscores the team’s depth in goal as they prepare to vie for Olympic glory on the international stage. Finland Names Korpisalo as Emer…
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