NY Islanders defence man Janne Niinimaa has left Finlands team; "personal chemistry with coach Summanen didn't work".
Propably Niinimaa got some personal feedback at the front of the team after first period vs. Sweden ?
nhl.com: Raimo Summanen, Team Finland's coach. "We had an emergency situation last night, and in case of emergency, you need to take fast and simple action. It's like a member of your family were in danger, you don't just sit back. You act. I want the team to have the same kind of spirit."
Joni Pitk?nen from Philadelphia Flyers will replace him.
Torontos Aki Berg has lower body injury but is likely to play monday against Germany.
Propably Niinimaa got some personal feedback at the front of the team after first period vs. Sweden ?
nhl.com: Raimo Summanen, Team Finland's coach. "We had an emergency situation last night, and in case of emergency, you need to take fast and simple action. It's like a member of your family were in danger, you don't just sit back. You act. I want the team to have the same kind of spirit."
Joni Pitk?nen from Philadelphia Flyers will replace him.
Torontos Aki Berg has lower body injury but is likely to play monday against Germany.
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