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Oliver Kapanen named to the Finland World Junior roster

After an injury scare in one of his last games, Oliver Kapanen was named to Finland’s World Juniors roster for the tournament starting on December 26.

Finland’s U20 roster for the upcoming World Juniors.

Aron Kiviharju (2024) has made the team as a 16-year-old. Lenni Hämeenaho (2023) is the only first-time draft-eligible on the roster. pic.twitter.com/zZp2OoNgko— Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) December 14, 2022

After leaving a game early, there were concerns about his status for the tournament, but he has returned to the lineup since then and it is no surprise to see him on the roster.