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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) Sweden 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) United States 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Sweden HV71
24 F Viivi Vainikka 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 (aged 20) Sweden 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) Finland HIFK
28 F Jenniina Nylund 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1999-06-18)18 June 1999 (aged 22) United States 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Finland Ilves
40 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (1995-08-15)15 August 1995 (aged 26) Sweden 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) Finland KalPa
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1993-03-02)2 March 1993 (aged 28) China 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) Sweden 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: Finland Pasi Mustonen Assistant coaches: Finland 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 Finland Lukko (Liiga)
2 D Isa Rahunen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 16 April 1993 Kuopio Finland Kärpät (Liiga)
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 24 January 1988 Ylöjärvi Sweden HV71 (SDHL)
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski – C 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 30 March 1987 Lempäälä Sweden Luleå HF (SDHL)
7 D Mira Jalosuo 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 3 February 1989 Lieksa Finland Kärpät (Liiga)
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 27 May 1996 Lahti Finland Espoo Blues (Liiga)
9 F Venla Hovi 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 28 October 1987 Tampere Canada Univ. of Manitoba (U SPORTS)
10 F Linda Välimäki 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 31 May 1990 Ylöjärvi Finland Ilves (Liiga)
11 F Annina Rajahuhta 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 8 March 1989 Helsinki China Kunlun Red Star (CWHL)
13 F Riikka Välilä – A 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 12 June 1973 Jyväskylä Sweden HV71 (SDHL)
15 D Minnamari Tuominen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 71 kg (157 lb) 26 June 1990 Helsinki Finland Espoo Blues (Liiga)
18 G Meeri Räisänen 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 2 December 1989 Tampere Finland HPK (Liiga)
19 F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 4 May 1999 Tampere Finland Team Kuortane (Liiga)
22 F Emma Nuutinen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 7 December 1996 Vantaa United States Mercyhurst University (NCAA)
23 F Sanni Hakala 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 31 October 1997 Jyväskylä Sweden HV71 (SDHL)
24 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 15 August 1995 Vantaa Sweden Luleå HF (SDHL)
26 F Sara Säkkinen 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 61 kg (134 lb) 7 April 1998 Tampere Finland Team Kuortane (Liiga)
27 F Saila Saari 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 1 November 1989 Alavus Finland Kärpät (Liiga)
33 F Michelle Karvinen – A 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 27 March 1990 Rødovre, Denmark Sweden Luleå HF (SDHL)
41 G Noora Räty 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 29 May 1989 Espoo China Kunlun Red Star (CWHL)
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 9 November 1992 Juankoski Finland KalPa (Liiga)
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 2 March 1993 Laitila Finland Lukko (Liiga)
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 29 November 1997 Helsinki Sweden 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 Finland Team Oriflame Kuortane (SM-sarja)
3 D Emma Terho 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 17 December 1981 Washington, USA Finland Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 24 January 1988 Ylöjärvi Finland JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
5 D Anna Kilponen 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) 74 kg (163 lb) 16 May 1995 Orivesi Finland Team Oriflame Kuortane (SM-sarja)
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski – C 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 30 March 1987 Lempäälä Finland JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
7 D Mira Jalosuo 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (180 lb) 3 February 1989 Lieksa Russia SKIF Nizhny Novgorod (RWHL)
9 F Venla Hovi 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 28 October 1987 Tampere Finland KalPa Kuopio (SM-sarja)
10 F Linda Välimäki 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 31 May 1990 Ylöjärvi Finland Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
11 F Anniina Rajahuhta 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 8 March 1989 Helsinki Finland Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
13 F Riikka Välilä 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 12 June 1973 Jyväskylä Finland JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
15 F Minttu Tuominen 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 26 June 1990 Helsinki Finland Espoo Blues (SM-sarja)
16 F Vilma Tanskanen 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 14 April 1995 Helsinki Finland Team Oriflame Kuortane (SM-sarja)
18 G Meeri Räisänen 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 2 December 1989 Tampere Finland JYP Jyväskylä (SM-sarja)
20 D Saija Tarkki 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 29 December 1982 Oulu Finland Oulun Kärpät (SM-sarja)
21 F Michelle Karvinen 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 27 March 1990 Rødovre, Denmark United States University of North Dakota (NCAA)
23 F Nina Tikkinen 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 6 February 1987 Salo Finland Oulun Kärpät (SM-sarja)
29 F Karoliina Rantamäki 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 23 February 1978 Vantaa Russia SKIF Nizhny Novgorod (RWHL)
41 G Noora Räty 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 29 May 1989 Espoo Finland Ilves Tampere (SM-sarja)
77 F Susanna Tapani 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) 64 kg (141 lb) 2 March 1993 Laitila United States University of North Dakota (NCAA)
80 D Tea Villilä 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 16 April 1991 Hyvinkää United States Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs (NCAA)
96 F Emma Nuutinen 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 7 December 1996 Helsinki Finland 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 Hiirikoski – A 161 60 30 March 1987 Lempäälä Ilves Tampere
D Emma Laaksonen – C 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 Tuominen – A 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: Finland Rauno Korpi
Assistant coach: Finland 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 Finland 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. Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland Kärpät Oulu
9 F Marianne Ihalainen – C 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1967-02-22)22 February 1967 (aged 30) Tampere Finland 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 Finland Ilves Tampere
13 F Riikka Nieminen – A 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1973-06-12)12 June 1973 (aged 24) Jyväskylä Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland JYP Jyväskylä
20 D Kirsi Hänninen – A 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) (1976-10-03)3 October 1976 (aged 21) Joensuu Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland 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) United States 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) United States 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) Sweden Brynäs IF
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski – C 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37) Sweden 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) Finland KalPa
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22) United States 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) Finland HIFK
14 D Krista Parkkonen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (2002-06-25) 25 June 2002 (age 21) United States 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) Finland Kärpät
16 F Petra Nieminen – A 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 24) Sweden 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) Finland 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 19) Finland Kärpät
24 F Viivi Vainikka 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (2001-12-23) 23 December 2001 (age 22) Sweden 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) Sweden HV71
27 F Anni Montonen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2000-05-07) 7 May 2000 (age 23) Finland 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) United States 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) Finland 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) Finland HIFK
34 F Sofianna Sundelin 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) (2003-01-13) 13 January 2003 (age 21) Finland 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) Sweden HV71
40 F Noora Tulus – A 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1995-08-15) 15 August 1995 (age 28) Sweden 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) United States Vermont Catamounts
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski – C 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37) Sweden 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) Finland KalPa
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1996-05-27) 27 May 1996 (age 27) Sweden HV71
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22) United States 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) Finland KalPa
12 F Sanni Vanhanen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (2005-07-01) 1 July 2005 (age 18) Finland HIFK
14 D Krista Parkkonen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (2002-06-25) 25 June 2002 (age 21) United States Vermont Catamounts
16 F Petra Nieminen – A 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 24) Sweden 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) United States 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Sweden HV71
28 F Jenniina Nylund 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 24) United States 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) Finland 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) Finland HIFK
33 F Michelle Karvinen – A 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1990-03-27) 27 March 1990 (age 34) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Sweden HV71
40 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) (1995-08-15) 15 August 1995 (age 28) Sweden 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) United States 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) Finland 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) Switzerland 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) Finland Ilves
9 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29) 29 April 2002 (age 22) Finland 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) Finland HIFK
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1988-01-24) 24 January 1988 (age 36) Sweden 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 24) Sweden 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) Finland HIFK
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1992-09-11) 11 September 1992 (age 31) Finland KalPa
25 F Jenniina Nylund 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 58 kg (128 lb) (1999-06-18) 18 June 1999 (age 24) United States 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) United States 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) China 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) United States Mercyhurst Lakers
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski – C 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30) 30 March 1987 (age 37) Sweden 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) United States 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) Finland 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) Sweden HV71
7 D Sanni Rantala 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (2002-07-08) 8 July 2002 (age 21) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Sweden HV71
12 F Elisa Holopainen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2001-12-27) 27 December 2001 (age 22) Finland KalPa
12 F Ida Karjalainen 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1997-04-11) 11 April 1997 (age 27) Finland HPK
33 F Michelle Karvinen – A 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1990-03-27) 27 March 1990 (age 34) Sweden 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) Finland HPK
16 F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1999-05-04) 4 May 1999 (age 24) Sweden 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) Finland KalPa
61 F Tanja Niskanen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (150 lb) (1992-09-11) 11 September 1992 (age 31) Finland KalPa
19 F Emmi Rakkolainen 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 (age 27) Finland 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) Finland 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) Sweden 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) Finland 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) Finland 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 Sweden Linköpings HC
2 D Isa Rahunen 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1993-04-16)16 April 1993 Finland Oulun Kärpät
4 D Rosa Lindstedt 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 80 kg (180 lb) (1988-01-24)24 January 1988 Sweden HV71
6 D Jenni Hiirikoski – C 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30)30 March 1987 Sweden Luleå HF
7 D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29)29 April 2002 Finland Espoo Blues
8 D Ella Viitasuo 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1996-05-27)27 May 1996 Finland Espoo Blues
9 F Venla Hovi 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 67 kg (148 lb) (1987-10-28)28 October 1987 Canada Calgary Inferno
10 F Linda Välimäki 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1990-05-31)31 May 1990 Finland Ilves
11 F Annina Rajahuhta 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1989-03-08)8 March 1989 Finland Espoo Blues
12 F Elisa Holopainen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (2001-12-27)27 December 2001 Finland KalPa
13 F Riikka Välilä – A 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 60 kg (130 lb) (1973-06-12)12 June 1973 Sweden HV71
15 D Minttu Tuominen 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 71 kg (157 lb) (1990-01-26)26 January 1990 Finland Espoo Blues
19 F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1999-05-04)4 May 1999 Sweden Luleå HF
22 F Emma Nuutinen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 73 kg (161 lb) (1996-12-07)7 December 1996 United States Mercyhurst Lakers
23 F Sanni Hakala 1.54 m (5 ft 1 in) 55 kg (121 lb) (1997-10-31)31 October 1997 Sweden HV71
24 F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (1995-08-15)15 August 1995 Sweden Luleå HF
25 F Viivi Vainikka 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 64 kg (141 lb) (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 Finland Team Kuortane
31 G Jenna Silvonen 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 63 kg (139 lb) (1999-01-02)2 January 1999 Finland Espoo Blues
33 F Michelle Karvinen – A 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) 69 kg (152 lb) (1990-03-27)27 March 1990 Sweden Luleå HF
41 G Noora Räty 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1989-05-29)29 May 1989 China 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 Finland KalPa
77 F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 65 kg (143 lb) (1993-03-02)2 March 1993 Sweden Linköpings HC
88 D Ronja Savolainen 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 72 kg (159 lb) (1997-11-29)29 November 1997 Sweden Luleå HF

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