Patrik Laine highlights final additions to Finland's World Cup roster
The Finnish Ice Hockey Federation announced Thursday its final 23-man roster for the World Cup of Hockey.
Patrik Laine, who's expected to be drafted second overall in June, highlights the seven players added to the initial roster. The 18-year-old impressed at the recent World Championship, recording seven goals and 12 assists while helping Finland earn a silver medal.
Here's a look at the rest of the roster:
Goaltenders
Mikko Koskinen, SKA St. Petersburg (KHL) *
Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins
Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators
Defensemen
Jyrki Jokipakka, Calgary Flames *
Sami Lepisto, Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL) *
Esa Lindell, Dallas Stars
Olli Maatta, Pittsburgh Penguins
Ville Pokka, Rockford IceHogs (AHL) *
Rasmus Ristolainen, Buffalo Sabres
Sami Vatanen, Anaheim Ducks
Forwards
Sebastian Aho, Karpat Oulu (SM-liiga) *
Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers
Joonas Donskoi, San Jose Sharks
Valtteri Filppula, Tampa Bay Lightning
Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild
Erik Haula, Minnesota Wild *
Jussi Jokinen, Florida Panthers
Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild
Leo Komarov, Toronto Maple Leafs
Lauri Korpikoski, Edmonton Oilers
Patrik Laine, Tappara Tampere (SM-liiga) *
Jori Lehtera, St. Louis Blues
Teuvo Teravainen, Chicago Blackhawks
* named to roster Friday
The World Cup is set to take place from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 in Toronto.