After a hectic two weeks, the World Juniors tournament finally came to a close with a showdown between perennial contender the United States, and the fastest rising hockey nation in the tournament, Finland. For Canadiens fans, they get to be happy regardless of the victor, with the US having prospects Cayden Primeau starting in net, and Ryan Poehling looking to build on his solid MVP case. For the Finns Jesse Ylonen would be itching to continue his strong play, and cap off his tournament with a gold medal.
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen would again be between the pipes for Finland, as he dueled Primeau in a match up of the tournament’s best goaltenders.