List of Finland women's national ice hockey team rosters

The following is a list of the rosters for the Finland women's national ice hockey team in various international competitions.

Winter Olympics edit

The Finnish national team has participated in every Olympic women's ice hockey tournament since the tournament was added to the Winter Olympics program in 1998.

2022 Winter Olympics edit

The roster was announced on 20 January 2022.[1]

Head coach: Pasi Mustonen

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
1 G Eveliina Mäkinen 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1995-04-12)12 April 1995 (aged 26)   Brynäs IF
2 D Sini Karjalainen 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1999-01-30)30 January 1999 (aged 23)   Vermont Catamounts
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30)30 March 1987 (aged 34)   Luleå HF
7 D Sanni Rantala 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (2002-07-08)8 July 2002 (aged 19)   Kiekko-Espoo
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1996-05-27)27 May 1996 (aged 25)   Kiekko-Espoo
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29)29 April 2002 (aged 19)   Kiekko-Espoo
10 F Elisa Holopainen 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2001-12-27)27 December 2001 (aged 20)   Kiekko-Espoo
12 F Sanni Vanhanen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (2005-07-01)1 July 2005 (aged 16)   Tappara U16
15 D Minttu Tuominen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (1990-06-26)26 June 1990 (aged 31)   Kiekko-Espoo
16 F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1999-05-04)4 May 1999 (aged 22)   Luleå HF
18 G Meeri Räisänen 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (1989-12-02)2 December 1989 (aged 32)   JYP U20 Akatemia
23 F Sanni Hakala 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (1997-10-31)31 October 1997 (aged 24)   HV71
24 F Viivi Vainikka 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 (aged 20)   Luleå HF
27 F Julia Liikala 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (2001-03-20)20 March 2001 (aged 20)   HIFK
28 F Jenniina Nylund 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1999-06-18)18 June 1999 (aged 22)   St. Cloud State Huskies
32 F Emilia Vesa 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (2001-01-03)3 January 2001 (aged 21)   Kiekko-Espoo
33 F Michelle Karvinen 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1990-03-27)27 March 1990 (aged 31)   Malmö Redhawks
34 F Sofianna Sundelin 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2003-01-13)13 January 2003 (aged 19)   Team Kuortane
36 G Anni Keisala 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1997-04-05)5 April 1997 (aged 24)   Ilves
40 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (1995-08-15)15 August 1995 (aged 26)   Luleå HF
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1992-09-11)11 September 1992 (aged 29)   KalPa
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1993-03-02)2 March 1993 (aged 28)   KRS Vanke Rays
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1997-11-29)29 November 1997 (aged 24)   Luleå HF

2018 Winter Olympics edit

The Finnish roster for the women's ice hockey tournament at the 2018 Winter Olympics was published on 22 January 2018.[2][3]

Head coach:   Pasi Mustonen Assistant coaches:   Juuso Toivola

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Birthplace 2017–18 team
1 G Eveliina Suonpää 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 12 April 1995 Kiukainen   Lukko (Liiga)
2 D Isa Rahunen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 16 April 1993 Kuopio   Kärpät (Liiga)
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 24 January 1988 Ylöjärvi   HV71 (SDHL)
6 D Jenni HiirikoskiC 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 30 March 1987 Lempäälä   Luleå HF (SDHL)
7 D Mira Jalosuo 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 3 February 1989 Lieksa   Kärpät (Liiga)
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 27 May 1996 Lahti   Espoo Blues (Liiga)
9 F Venla Hovi 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 28 October 1987 Tampere   Univ. of Manitoba (U SPORTS)
10 F Linda Välimäki 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 31 May 1990 Ylöjärvi   Ilves (Liiga)
11 F Annina Rajahuhta 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 8 March 1989 Helsinki   Kunlun Red Star (CWHL)
13 F Riikka VäliläA 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 12 June 1973 Jyväskylä   HV71 (SDHL)
15 D Minnamari Tuominen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 26 June 1990 Helsinki   Espoo Blues (Liiga)
18 G Meeri Räisänen 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 2 December 1989 Tampere   HPK (Liiga)
19 F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 4 May 1999 Tampere   Team Kuortane (Liiga)
22 F Emma Nuutinen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 7 December 1996 Vantaa   Mercyhurst University (NCAA)
23 F Sanni Hakala 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 31 October 1997 Jyväskylä   HV71 (SDHL)
24 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 15 August 1995 Vantaa   Luleå HF (SDHL)
26 F Sara Säkkinen 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 61 kg (134 lb) 7 April 1998 Tampere   Team Kuortane (Liiga)
27 F Saila Saari 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 1 November 1989 Alavus   Kärpät (Liiga)
33 F Michelle KarvinenA 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 27 March 1990 Rødovre, Denmark   Luleå HF (SDHL)
41 G Noora Räty 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 29 May 1989 Espoo   Kunlun Red Star (CWHL)
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 9 November 1992 Juankoski   KalPa (Liiga)
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 2 March 1993 Laitila   Lukko (Liiga)
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 29 November 1997 Helsinki   Luleå HF (SDHL)

2014 Winter Olympics edit

Roster for the women's ice hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

The Finnish roster for the women's ice hockey tournament of the 2014 Winter Olympics was published on 18 December 2013. The players were picked by the head coach Mika Pieniniemi.[4][5]

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Birthplace 2013–14 team
1 G Eveliina Suonpää 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 12 April 1995 Kiukainen   Team Oriflame Kuortane (SM-sarja)
3 D Emma Terho 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 17 December 1981 Washington, USA   Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 24 January 1988 Ylöjärvi   JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
5 D Anna Kilponen 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) 74 kg (163 lb) 16 May 1995 Orivesi   Team Oriflame Kuortane (SM-sarja)
6 D Jenni HiirikoskiC 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 30 March 1987 Lempäälä   JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
7 D Mira Jalosuo 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 3 February 1989 Lieksa   SKIF Nizhny Novgorod (RWHL)
9 F Venla Hovi 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 28 October 1987 Tampere   KalPa Kuopio (SM-sarja)
10 F Linda Välimäki 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 31 May 1990 Ylöjärvi   Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
11 F Anniina Rajahuhta 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 8 March 1989 Helsinki   Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
13 F Riikka Välilä 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 12 June 1973 Jyväskylä   JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
15 F Minttu Tuominen 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 26 June 1990 Helsinki   Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
16 F Vilma Tanskanen 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 14 April 1995 Helsinki   Team Oriflame Kuortane (SM-sarja)
18 G Meeri Räisänen 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 2 December 1989 Tampere   JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
20 D Saija Tarkki 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 29 December 1982 Oulu   Oulun Kärpät (SM-sarja)
21 F Michelle Karvinen 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 27 March 1990 Rødovre, Denmark   University of North Dakota (NCAA)
23 F Nina Tikkinen 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 6 February 1987 Salo   Oulun Kärpät (SM-sarja)
29 F Karoliina Rantamäki 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 23 February 1978 Vantaa   SKIF Nizhny Novgorod (RWHL)
41 G Noora Räty 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 29 May 1989 Espoo   Ilves Tampere (SM-sarja)
77 F Susanna Tapani 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 2 March 1993 Laitila   University of North Dakota (NCAA)
80 D Tea Villilä 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 16 April 1991 Hyvinkää   Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs (NCAA)
96 F Emma Nuutinen 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 7 December 1996 Helsinki   Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)

2010 Winter Olympics edit

Roster for the women's ice hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

The following is the Finnish roster in the women's ice hockey tournament of the 2010 Winter Olympics.[6]

Position Name Height Weight Birthdate Birthplace 2009–10 team
G Mira Kuisma 168 65 6 May 1987 Kuopio Oulun Kärpät
G Noora Räty 164 68 29 May 1989 Espoo Minnesota Golden Gophers
G Anna Vanhatalo 178 65 29 February 1984 Helsinki Espoo Blues
D Jenni HiirikoskiA 161 60 30 March 1987 Lempäälä Ilves Tampere
D Emma LaaksonenC 159 59 17 December 1981 Washington, D.C., United States Espoo Blues
D Rosa Lindstedt 186 78 24 January 1988 Ylöjärvi Ilves Tampere
D Terhi Mertanen 166 68 4 April 1981 Joensuu Espoo Blues
D Heidi Pelttari 166 69 2 August 1985 Tampere Ilves Tampere
D Mariia Posa 164 58 21 February 1988 Hyvinkää Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
D Saija Sirviö 172 62 29 December 1982 Oulu Oulun Kärpät
F Anne Helin 170 68 28 January 1987 Helsinki Oulun Kärpät
F Venla Hovi 169 62 28 October 1987 Tampere Ilves Tampere
F Michelle Karvinen 166 70 27 March 1990 Rødovre, Denmark HC Rødovre
F Annina Rajahuhta 164 62 8 March 1989 Helsinki Ilves Tampere
F Karoliina Rantamäki 163 65 23 February 1978 Espoo SKIF Nizhny Novgorod
F Mari Saarinen 172 67 30 July 1981 Kangasala Ilves Tampere
F Nina Tikkinen 170 67 6 February 1987 Salo Minnesota State Mavericks
F Minnamari Tuominen 165 67 26 June 1990 Helsinki Ohio State Buckeyes
F Saara TuominenA 169 65 1 January 1986 Ylöjärvi Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
F Marjo Voutilainen 168 70 22 March 1981 Kuopio Espoo Blues
F Linda Välimäki 165 62 31 May 1990 Ylöjärvi Ilves Tampere

2006 Winter Olympics edit

Roster for the women's ice hockey tournament at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

No. Position Name S/C Height Weight Birthdate Birthplace 2004–05 team
10 F Sari Fisk – C L 163 65 12/17/71 Pori Espoo Blues
30 G Maija Hassinen L 161 52 01/02/84 Hämeenlinna Ilves
15 F Satu Hoikkala R 165 63 01/14/80 Vantaa Kärpät
5 D Satu Kiipeli L 174 72 12/24/80 Raahe IHK [fi]
24 D Kati Kovalainen – A L 165 64 01/24/75 Leppävirta IHK [fi]
2 D Hanna Kuoppala L 179 77 09/12/75 Jakobstad Espoo Blues
3 D Emma Laaksonen – A L 159 60 12/17/81 Washington, D.C. Espoo Blues
9 D Terhi Mertanen L 164 64 04/04/81 Joensuu Kärpät
27 F Marja-Helena Pälvilä L 176 70 03/04/70 Oulu Kärpät
11 F Oona Parviainen L 170 63 09/05/77 Kuopio Espoo Blues
25 F Mari Pehkonen L 170 63 02/06/85 Tampere University of Minnesota Duluth
4 D Heidi Pelttari L 165 68 08/02/85 Tampere Ilves
29 F Karoliina Rantamäki L 163 68 02/23/78 Vantaa Espoo Blues
1 G Noora Räty L 163 56 05/29/89 Espoo Espoo Blues
12 F Mari Saarinen L 172 63 07/30/81 Kangasala Ilves
21 F Eveliina Similä L 164 68 04/10/78 Toijala Ilves
20 D Saija Sirviö L 171 57 12/29/82 Oulu Kärpät
18 F Nora Tallus R 158 67 02/09/81 Kerava IHK [fi]
22 F Saara Tuominen L 169 64 01/01/86 Ylöjärvi Ilves
8 F Satu Tuominen L 163 61 11/19/85 Vantaa Espoo Blues

2002 Winter Olympics edit

Roster for the women's ice hockey tournament at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Provo and West Valley City, Utah.

Pirjo Ahonen, Sari Fisk, Kirsi Hänninen, Satu Hoikkala, Emma Laaksonen-Terho, Terhi Mertanen, Riikka Nieminen-Välilä, Marja-Helena Pälvilä, Oona Parviainen, Tuula Puputti, Karoliina Rantamäki, Tiia Reima, Katja Riipi, Päivi Salo, Henna Savikuja, Hanne Sikiö, Saija Sirviö-Tarkki, Petra Vaarakallio, Marjo Voutilainen

1998 Winter Olympics edit

Roster for the women's ice hockey tournament at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.[7][8][9]

Head coach:   Rauno Korpi
Assistant coach:   Jorma Kurjenmäki

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Birthplace 1997–98 team
1 G Liisa-Maria Sneck 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1968-11-10)10 November 1968 (aged 29) Helsinki   Shakers Kerava
3 D Emma Laaksonen 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1981-12-17)17 December 1981 (aged 16) Washington, D.C.   Kiekko-Espoo
4 D Katja Lehto 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1972-08-14)14 August 1972 (aged 25) Jyväskylä   JYP Jyväskylä
5 D Satu Huotari 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1967-03-13)13 March 1967 (aged 30) Oulu   Kärpät Oulu
9 F Marianne IhalainenC 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1967-02-22)22 February 1967 (aged 30) Tampere   Ilves Tampere
10 F Sari Fisk 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1971-12-17)17 December 1971 (aged 26) Pori   Ilves Tampere
13 F Riikka NieminenA 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1973-06-12)12 June 1973 (aged 24) Jyväskylä   JYP Jyväskylä
14 F Maria Selin 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 52 kg (115 lb) (1977-09-08)8 September 1977 (aged 20) Helsinki   Kiekko-Espoo
15 D Johanna Ikonen 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1969-01-09)9 January 1969 (aged 29) Eno   Kiekko-Espoo
16 F Tiia Reima 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (1973-02-01)1 February 1973 (aged 25) Tampere   Ilves Tampere
17 F Sari Krooks 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 53 kg (117 lb) (1968-02-02)2 February 1968 (aged 30) Vaasa   Ilves Tampere
19 G Tuula Puputti 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1977-11-05)5 November 1977 (aged 20) Kuopio   JYP Jyväskylä
20 D Kirsi HänninenA 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1976-10-03)3 October 1976 (aged 21) Joensuu   Kärpät Oulu
21 F Petra Vaarakallio 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (1975-06-17)17 June 1975 (aged 22) Helsinki   Kiekko-Espoo
22 F Sanna Lankosaari 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1978-08-20)20 August 1978 (aged 19) Kemi   Kärpät Oulu
25 D Marja-Helena Pälvilä 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1970-03-04)4 March 1970 (aged 27) Oulu   Kärpät Oulu
26 F Marika Lehtimäki 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1975-02-07)7 February 1975 (aged 23) Tampere   Ilves Tampere
27 D Päivi Salo 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1974-01-31)31 January 1974 (aged 24) Orimattila   Kärpät Oulu
28 F Katja Riipi 1.59 m (5 ft 3 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1975-10-26)26 October 1975 (aged 22) Sodankylä   Kärpät Oulu
29 F Karoliina Rantamäki 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1978-02-23)23 February 1978 (aged 19) Vantaa   Kiekko-Espoo

World Championship edit

2023 IIHF Women's World Championship edit

Roster for the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship in Brampton, Canada, as published by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association on 21 March 2023..[10][11]

Head coach: Juuso Toivola
Assistant coaches: Saara Niemi, Mikko Palsola, Tuomas Tarkki (goaltender)

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
1 G Sanni Ahola 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 23)   St. Cloud State Huskies
2 D Sini Karjalainen 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1999-01-30) 30 January 1999 (age 25)   Vermont Catamounts
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 81 kg (179 lb) (1988-01-24) 24 January 1988 (age 36)   Brynäs IF
6 D Jenni HiirikoskiC 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37)   Luleå HF
7 D Sanni Rantala 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-07-08) 8 July 2002 (age 21)   KalPa
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22)   Minnesota Golden Gophers
12 F Sanni Vanhanen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2005-07-01) 1 July 2005 (age 18)   HIFK
14 D Krista Parkkonen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (2002-06-25) 25 June 2002 (age 21)   Vermont Catamounts
15 F Oona Havana 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (2004-08-20) 20 August 2004 (age 19)   Kärpät
16 F Petra NieminenA 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 25)   Luleå HF
19 F Emmi Rakkolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 (age 27)   Kiekko-Espoo
20 F Anna-Kaisa Antti-Roiko 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2004-05-21) 21 May 2004 (age 20)   Kärpät
24 F Viivi Vainikka 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (2001-12-23) 23 December 2001 (age 22)   Luleå HF
25 F Kiira Yrjänen 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 (age 22)   HV71
27 F Anni Montonen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2000-05-07) 7 May 2000 (age 24)   Kiekko-Espoo
28 F Jenniina Nylund 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 24)   St. Cloud State Huskies
30 G Emilia Kyrkkö 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (2004-02-24) 24 February 2004 (age 20)   Team Kuortane
32 F Emilia Vesa 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (2001-01-03) 3 January 2001 (age 23)   HIFK
34 F Sofianna Sundelin 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (2003-01-13) 13 January 2003 (age 21)   Team Kuortane
36 G Anni Keisala 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1997-04-05) 5 April 1997 (age 27)   HV71
40 F Noora TulusA 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1995-08-15) 15 August 1995 (age 28)   Luleå HF
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 74 kg (163 lb) (1997-11-29) 29 November 1997 (age 26)   Luleå HF
91 F Julia Liikala 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001 (age 23)   HIFK

2022 IIHF Women's World Championship edit

Roster for the 2022 IIHF Women's World Championship in Herning and Frederikshavn, Denmark, as published by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association on 3 August 2022.[12]

Head coach: Juuso Toivola[13]
Assistant coaches: Saara Niemi, Mikko Palsola, Vesa Virta

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
2 D Sini Karjalainen 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1999-01-30) 30 January 1999 (age 25)   Vermont Catamounts
6 D Jenni HiirikoskiC 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37)   Luleå HF
7 D Sanni Rantala 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-07-08) 8 July 2002 (age 21)   KalPa
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1996-05-27) 27 May 1996 (age 27)   HV71
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22)   Minnesota Golden Gophers
10 F Elisa Holopainen 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2001-12-27) 27 December 2001 (age 22)   KalPa
12 F Sanni Vanhanen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2005-07-01) 1 July 2005 (age 18)   HIFK
14 D Krista Parkkonen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (2002-06-25) 25 June 2002 (age 21)   Vermont Catamounts
16 F Petra NieminenA 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 25)   Luleå HF
18 G Meeri Räisänen 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (1989-12-02) 2 December 1989 (age 34)   Connecticut Whale
19 F Emmi Rakkolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 (age 27)   Kiekko-Espoo
24 F Viivi Vainikka 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (2001-12-23) 23 December 2001 (age 22)   Luleå HF
25 F Kiira Yrjänen 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 (age 22)   HV71
28 F Jenniina Nylund 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 24)   St. Cloud State Huskies
31 G Jenna Silvonen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 61 kg (134 lb) (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 (age 25)   Kiekko-Espoo
32 F Emilia Vesa 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 66 kg (146 lb) (2001-01-03) 3 January 2001 (age 23)   HIFK
33 F Michelle KarvinenA 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1990-03-27) 27 March 1990 (age 34)   Frölunda HC
34 F Sofianna Sundelin 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (2003-01-13) 13 January 2003 (age 21)   Team Kuortane
36 G Anni Keisala 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1997-04-05) 5 April 1997 (age 27)   HV71
40 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1995-08-15) 15 August 1995 (age 28)   Luleå HF
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1993-03-02) 2 March 1993 (age 31)  
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 74 kg (163 lb) (1997-11-29) 29 November 1997 (age 26)   Luleå HF
91 F Julia Liikala 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001 (age 23)   HIFK

2021 IIHF Women's World Championship edit

Roster for the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship in Calgary, as published by the Finnish Ice Hockey Association on 3 August 2021.[14][15]

Head coach: Pasi Mustonen
Assistant coaches: Kari Eloranta, Juuso Toivola, Vesa Virta

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
23 F Sanni Hakala 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1997-10-31) 31 October 1997 (age 26)   HV71
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski - C 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37)   Luleå HF
10 F Elisa Holopainen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2001-12-27) 27 December 2001 (age 22)   Kiekko-Espoo
21 D Sini Karjalainen 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1999-01-30) 30 January 1999 (age 25)   University of Vermont
5 D Aino Karppinen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1998-08-07) 7 August 1998 (age 25)   RoKi
33 F Michelle Karvinen - A 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1990-03-27) 27 March 1990 (age 34)   HC Ladies Lugano
1 G Anni Keisala 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 75 kg (165 lb) (1997-04-05) 5 April 1997 (age 27)   Ilves
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22)   Kiekko-Espoo
27 F Julia Liikala 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001 (age 23)   HIFK
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1988-01-24) 24 January 1988 (age 36)   Brynäs IF
16 F Petra Nieminen - A 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 25)   Luleå HF
20 F Matilda Nilsson 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1997-03-02) 2 March 1997 (age 27)   HIFK
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1992-09-11) 11 September 1992 (age 31)   KalPa
25 F Jenniina Nylund 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 24)   St. Cloud State University
18 G Meeri Räisänen 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1989-12-02) 2 December 1989 (age 34)   JYP-Akatemia
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1997-11-29) 29 November 1997 (age 26)   Luleå HF
31 G Jenna Silvonen 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 (age 25)   Mercyhurst University
26 F Sofianna Sundelin 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 54 kg (119 lb) (2003-01-13) 13 January 2003 (age 21)   Team Kuortane
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1993-03-02) 2 March 1993 (age 31)   TPS U18 Akatemia
40 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1995-08-15) 15 August 1995 (age 28)   Luleå HF
15 D Minttu Tuominen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1990-01-26) 26 January 1990 (age 34)   Kiekko-Espoo
24 F Viivi Vainikka 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2001-12-23) 23 December 2001 (age 22)   Luleå HF
12 F Sanni Vanhanen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 57 kg (126 lb) (2005-07-01) 1 July 2005 (age 18)   Ilves/Tappara U16
22 F Emilia Vesa 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (2001-01-03) 3 January 2001 (age 23)   Kiekko-Espoo
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1996-05-27) 27 May 1996 (age 27)   Kiekko-Espoo

2020 IIHF Women's World Championship edit

The Finnish roster published for the 2020 IIHF Women's World Championship in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia.[16] The tournament was ultimately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no games played.

Head Coach: Pasi Mustonen

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate Team
18 G Meeri Räisänen 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1989-12-02) 2 December 1989 (age 34)   AIK IF
41 G Noora Räty 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1989-05-29) 29 May 1989 (age 34)   KRS Vanke Rays
31 G Jenna Silvonen 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 (age 25)   Mercyhurst Lakers
6 D Jenni HiirikoskiC 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37)   Luleå HF
21 D Sini Karjalainen 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1999-01-30) 30 January 1999 (age 25)   Vermont Catamounts
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22)   Kiekko-Espoo
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1988-01-24) 24 January 1988 (age 36)   HV71
7 D Sanni Rantala 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (2002-07-08) 8 July 2002 (age 21)   Team Kuortane
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1997-11-29) 29 November 1997 (age 26)   Luleå HF
15 D Minttu Tuominen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1990-01-26) 26 January 1990 (age 34)   Kiekko-Espoo
23 F Sanni Hakala 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1997-10-31) 31 October 1997 (age 26)   HV71
12 F Elisa Holopainen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2001-12-27) 27 December 2001 (age 22)   KalPa
12 F Ida Karjalainen 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1997-04-11) 11 April 1997 (age 27)   HPK
33 F Michelle KarvinenA 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1990-03-27) 27 March 1990 (age 34)   Luleå HF
27 F Julia Liikala 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001 (age 23)   HPK
16 F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 25)   Luleå HF
20 F Matilda Nilsson 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1997-03-02) 2 March 1997 (age 27)   KalPa
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1992-09-11) 11 September 1992 (age 31)   KalPa
19 F Emmi Rakkolainen 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 (age 27)   Kiekko-Espoo
66 F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1993-03-02) 2 March 1993 (age 31)   TPS Akatemia
40 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1995-08-15) 15 August 1995 (age 28)   Luleå HF
24 F Viivi Vainikka 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2001-12-23) 23 December 2001 (age 22)   Team Kuortane
2 F Kiira Yrjänen 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2002-01-02) 2 January 2002 (age 22)   Team Kuortane

2019 IIHF Women's World Championship edit

The Finnish roster for the 2019 IIHF Women's World Championship in Espoo.[17][18]

Head Coach: Pasi Mustonen

No. Pos. Name Height Weight Birthdate 2018–19 Team
1 G Eveliina Suonpää 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1995-04-12)12 April 1995   Linköpings HC
2 D Isa Rahunen 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1993-04-16)16 April 1993   Oulun Kärpät
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1988-01-24)24 January 1988   HV71
6 D Jenni HiirikoskiC 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30)30 March 1987   Luleå HF
7 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29)29 April 2002   Espoo Blues
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1996-05-27)27 May 1996   Espoo Blues
9 F Venla Hovi 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1987-10-28)28 October 1987   Calgary Inferno
10 F Linda Välimäki 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1990-05-31)31 May 1990   Ilves
11 F Annina Rajahuhta 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1989-03-08)8 March 1989   Espoo Blues
12 F Elisa Holopainen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2001-12-27)27 December 2001   KalPa
13 F Riikka VäliläA 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1973-06-12)12 June 1973   HV71
15 D Minttu Tuominen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1990-01-26)26 January 1990   Espoo Blues
19 F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1999-05-04)4 May 1999   Luleå HF
22 F Emma Nuutinen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (1996-12-07)7 December 1996   Mercyhurst Lakers
23 F Sanni Hakala 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1997-10-31)31 October 1997   HV71
24 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1995-08-15)15 August 1995   Luleå HF
25 F Viivi Vainikka 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2001-12-23)23 December 2001   Team Kuortane
31 G Jenna Silvonen 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-01-02)2 January 1999   Espoo Blues
33 F Michelle KarvinenA 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1990-03-27)27 March 1990   Luleå HF
41 G Noora Räty 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1989-05-29)29 May 1989   Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1992-09-11)11 September 1992   KalPa
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1993-03-02)2 March 1993   Linköpings HC
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1997-11-29)29 November 1997   Luleå HF

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