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Bruins' Korpisalo Joins Team Finland for 2026 Olympics

2/4/2026

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Summary

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Joonas Korpisalo of the Boston Bruins is named to Team Finland for the 2026 Winter Olympics, replacing injured Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Finland, the defending champions, will compete in Group B against Italy, Slovakia, and Sweden.
Henri Jokiharju of the Boston Bruins also joins Team Finland, bringing the Bruins’ Olympic tally to nine.
The tournament begins February 11, 2026, and Korpisalo's performance could influence his future with the Bruins.

History

Historical Context

The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, held from February 13 to 24, featured the U.S. hockey team's stunning 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union on February 22, a moment dubbed the "Miracle on Ice." This upset, achieved by a team of mostly amateur players, ignited national pride amid Cold War tensions and set the stage for future Olympic competitions, including Finland's growing prominence in hockey.

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Story summary

Joonas Korpisalo of the Boston Bruins is named to Team Finland for the 2026 Winter Olympics, replacing injured Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
Finland, the defending champions, will compete in Group B against Italy, Slovakia, and Sweden.
Henri Jokiharju of the Boston Bruins also joins Team Finland, bringing the Bruins’ Olympic tally to nine.
The tournament begins February 11, 2026, and Korpisalo's performance could influence his future with the Bruins.

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