Granlund named to Finland's preliminary World Junior Championship roster
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CALGARY, AB -- On Monday morning, Finland announced Calgary Flames prospect Markus Granlund has been named to their preliminary roster for the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Granlund played for his country in the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship, posting 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists) in 7 games. He also played for Finland in 2009 and 2010 IIHF U18 World Championship tournaments.
The Oulu, Finland native is currently in his second season with HIFK Helsinki of SM-liiga. In 25 games this year, Granlund has 4 goals and 12 points with a plus-one rating. He accrued 15 goals and 34 points in 47 games with HIFK in the 2011-12 season.
The Flames selected Granlund in the second round (45th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft.
FINLAND'S PRELIMINARY ROSTER
Goaltenders:
Janne Juvonen, Pelicans
Joonas Korpisalo, Jokerit
Eetu Laurikainen, Swift Current Broncos
Defencemen:
Henri Auvinen, JYP-Akatemia
Petteri Lindbohm, Jokerit
Esa Lindell, Jokerit
Olli Määttä, London Knights (OHL)
Ville Pokka, Kärpät
Juuso Riikola, KalPa
Rasmus Ristolainen, TPS
Juuso Vainio, HPK
Mikko Vainonen, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Joonas Valkonen, Blues
Forwards:
Miro Aaltonen, Blues
Joel Armia, Ässät
Aleksander Barkov, Tappara
Markus Granlund, HIFK
Henrik Haapala, Tappara
Markus Hännikäinen, Jokerit
Juuso Ikonen, Blues
Henri Ikonen, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Ville Järveläinen, Peliitat
Matti Lamberg, Jokerit
Artturi Lehkonen, KalPa
Robert Leino, HPK
Thomas Nykopp, HIFK
Saku Salminen, Jokerit
Miikka Salomäki, Kärpät
Teuvo Teräväinen, Jokerit
