Finland’s hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics features a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents. Among the notable players is Mikael Granlund from Oulu, who will compete in international events for the 17th time. The 33-year-old forward has a decorated history with two gold medals from the World Championships in 2011 and 2022, a silver from 2016, and three bronzes from the 2009 and 2010 World Junior Championships, as well as the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Key Players in Finland’s Olympic Hockey Roster
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Mikael Granlund
Age: 33
Current Team: Anaheim Ducks
Achievements: 2x Gold (2011, 2022 World Championships), 1x Silver (2016 World Championship), 3x Bronze (2009, 2010 World Junior, 2014 Olympics)
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Erik Haula
Age: 34
Current Team: Nashville Predators
Achievements: 1x Silver (2014 World Championship), 1x Bronze (2009 Under-18 tournament)
Notes: Participating in the Olympics for the first time
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Roope Hintz
Age: 29
Current Team: Dallas Stars
Achievements: 1x Gold (2016 World Junior Championship)
Notes: Notable for advancing to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020
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Kaapo Kakko
Age: 24 (turns 25 on Feb. 13)
Current Team: Seattle Kraken
Achievements: 3x Gold (2018 World U18, 2019 WJC, 2019 World Championship)
Notes: Scored the decisive goal at the 2019 WJC
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Oliver Kapanen
Age: 22
Current Team: Montreal Canadiens
Achievements: 1x Silver (2022 WJC)
Notes: Rising star, drafted in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft
Finland’s Olympic Aspirations
The Finnish team enters the 2026 Winter Olympics with a strong roster. Players like Granlund and Kakko bring valuable experience, while stars like Kapanen hint at Finland’s bright future in international hockey. The combination of seasoned athletes and new talent could secure Finland’s success on the Olympic stage.
