Jesse Puljujarvi and Valtteri Puustinen have been selected to represent Team Finland in the 2024 IIHF World Championship, which is set to take place from May 10-26 in Prague and Ostrava, Czechia.
Puustinen, a 24-year-old forward, played in 52 games for Pittsburgh this season and scored 20 points (5G-15A). He led the Penguins’ rookies in goals, assists, and points. Additionally, he played 24 games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League, where he tallied 13 points and was the team’s top scorer during two playoff games.
On the other hand, Puljujarvi is a 25-year-old forward who joined Pittsburgh on a professional tryout in December 2023 and signed a two-year contract with the Penguins on February 4. The Alvkarleby, Sweden native has played for Finland throughout his career and has represented them at several international tournaments. In the upcoming tournament, Puljujarvi will be making his second appearance for Team Finland after previously representing them at the 2017 World Championship.
The preliminary round schedule for Team Finland’s participation in the IIHF World Championship has been announced. However, broadcast information is yet to be released and will be announced at a later date.
