Will there be a NHL backup? The lions in the final MM-options approach

Lions journey towards slovakia's world cup continues, when Finland will meet in Rovaniemi on Thursday and in Kokkola on Friday playable Nodic Cup matches in Norway.Head coach Jukka Jalonen will lead the Lions ' preparation for the 10. may was the world cup. Kimmo Brandt / AOP

the Lineup has grown from the first camp week of three players, with defenders Mikko Lehtonen and Petteri Lindbohm as well as the striker Harri Pesonen have joined the national team strength.

– Put the game back on track again and get some measurements more players. Players compare each other, because it intensifies next week, when maybe some new players will come, according to head coach Jukka Jalonen describes the Norway game, the importance of Lions in the process.

– In the sense of this is a certain way to a tough week for individuals, and of course as a team we want to win games, go ahead and prepare for the race.

– very basic job, but also a player choice of job is strongly present in this phase, Jalonen summed up.

the Possible NHL reinforcements, but he doesn't tell you anything new.

– Not at the moment. I think even the things you eventually find out.

Also in the KHL on may be more players in the lineup. In the semi-final drop of the st. Petersburg SKA and Salavat Julajev Ufasta were freed from the invaders Jarno on the beach , Joonas Kemppainen , and Teemu Hartikainen and goalie Juha Metsola .

Not even them, yet to tell you, Jalonen notes.

the Finnish assembly Norwegian-matches

Eetu Laurikainen, JYP

Jussi Olkinuora, Pelicans

Oliwer Kaski, Pelicans

Miika Koivisto, Dynamo Moscow

Mikko Lehtonen, HV71

Take Leskinen, KalPa

Petteri Lindbohm, Lausanne HC

Jarkko Parikka, Lynx

Tarmo Reunanen, Lock

Tony Sund, Sport