Markkanen and Simontaival named to Finland’s preliminary WJC roster

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Los Angeles Kings prospects Juho Markkanen and Kasper Simontaival have been named to Finland’s preliminary roster for the 2021 World Junior Championship.

Finland has named its preliminary roster for the WJC. Notably not on the list: Would-be returnees Aatu Raty (2021) and Patrik Puistola (CAR). Puistola had eight points at last year’s WJC, second most on the team. https://t.co/N1hwSKmFbx pic.twitter.com/I0DZK7fcwG

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Simontaival was also selected in this year’s draft and was taken 66th overall by the Kings. The winger has split the beginning of the year between Finland’s highest and second-highest professional leagues.

Neither player represented Finland in the tournament last year, though both have a year of eligibility remaining and can participate next year as well.

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