Tag: ice hockey in finland
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Why Artturi Lehkonen is ‘Mr. Clutch’ for the Colorado Avalanche
DENVER — Artturi Lehkonen grins when the question is asked. His answer, as usual, is to the point. How do you explain your reputation for scoring big goals in big moments? “I don’t know,” Lehkonen said, surrounded by reporters Wednesday night in the Avalanche dressing room, his power-play stinger helping Colorado rally past the Canadiens.…
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Why Avalanche Global Series games are ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for Finland natives Rantanen, Lehkonen
Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen grew up in Finland with a morning routine to satisfy his hockey obsession. “I woke up and checked the scores in the NHL,” Rantanen said, “and was following my favorite players.” Life is about to come full circle. The Avalanche and Blue Jackets play Friday and Saturday at Nokia Arena…