Many found success while representing their home country at international tournaments. Let’s dive right into it in the latest edition of the Leafs Prospect Update.
Five Leafs prospects participating in international tournaments
Topi Niemela and Roni Hirvonen
D Topi Niemela and F Roni Hirvonen are competing for Finland at a U20 tournament called the Four Nations tournament right now. This tournament often offers a sneak peek into who could be playing what role at the World Juniors this holiday season. Hirvonen is the captain of the team and has lined up on the left side of the first line throughout the tournament, while Niemela has been playing on Finland’s top defense pairing.