Canadian NHL Fan reactions to Finnish Liiga Finals (Tampere Tappara vs. Lahti Pelicans Game 3)

Game 3 Finnish Liiga Finals Tappara vs. Pelicans.
We went back to Finland just to see the Finnish Liiga finals between Tampere Tappara vs. Lahti Pelicans. Check out our reaction to Finnish hockey!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Broadcasting live from the VERY NICE Nokia Arena (first time on live radio)
1:23 - Prediction: 2 points from Nick Baptiste
4:09 - That's what I call using your head
5:49 - HIGHLIGHT: Brutal turnover GIFTS Pelicans the first goal of the game
6:49 - THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES THESE VIDEOS
8:07 - (PLEASE HELP) Google translate says "PIPES" and "BEGINNERS" ???
8:29 - HIGHLIGHT: Pelicans goalie GIFTS Tappara a goal with unfortunate miscue
10:34 - Pelicans being pressing the attack -- multiple chances in a row
11:52 - QUESTIONABLE CALL by the ref leads to more great saves by Tappara goalie
14:41 - The longer the games stays tied, the better it is for the Pelicans
16:13 - WHAT... WAS... HE... THINKING...? (obvious game misconduct)
17:48 - Tappara pours it on but cannot find the back of the net on 5 minute powerplay
20:09 - DANGEROUS PLAY! (Tappara lucky to only get 2 minute penalty, I think)
21:29 - SUDDEN DEATH overtime guarantees exciting finish!!
22:46 - I'm ready for a marathon game!! (Ivana, not so much)
24:08 - HIGHLIGHT: TAPPARA GOALIE WITH SAVE OF THE GAME
26:01 - HIGHLIGHT: TAPPARA GOALIE DOES IT AGAIN!!
27:03 - Feels like Pelicans have more energy in their legs
28:11 - HIGHLIGHT: 5-star french fries!! (Off to double OT!!)
30:08 - HIGHLIGHT: PELICANS SCORE GAME WINNER IN DOUBLE OVERTIME!
30:58 - See you all in Lahti for game 4!!!

[@JetLagWarriors]

Can anyone help us get tickets to game 5? We tried, but they sold out in less than 4 hours... We wanted to see every game in this series, and so: WE WILL BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR MORE THAN YOU PAID! In the meantime, we are off to Lahti, for game 4. PLEASE HELP! Thanks

[@default902]

I would if I could. I missed out on the tickets too…

[@MikkoTikkanen]

Contact the organizations, since you are now somewhat known face they might sort you out with a media pass/ticket of sorts

[@sasiuru]

Often there will be tickets available day before, or game day, because ticket seller will keep certain amount of tickets reserved for visiting team fans. And they release those on sale quite late. Just keep on clicking refresh. ;)

[@ollikoso]

NOW there are two tickets available next to each other

[@Kimmo-qz6hx]

I hope Tappara can offer you tickets to a game on Sunday. At least Tappara know about your problem.. Tickets were sold out in 20 mins from the start of sale 12 am.

[@finnishculturalchannel]

Also tickets for the World Junior Championship are available. The tournament started today and it's played in the Helsinki metropolitan area: "2024 IIHF U18 World Championship : Finland, Espoo and Vantaa".

[@jedicall]

I'm a Finn living the UK, and I love living these Liiga playoffs vicariously through your videos!

[@Xerdoz]

Torjunnat = saves Aloitusvoitot = faceoff wins.

[@Wuhuuus]

xg yhteensä = Expected goals

[@romaliop]

Also, XG Yhteensä = Total Expected Goals

[@zatramander]

It's a little funny to display Saves instead of Shots on Goal on the scoreboard. Although of course, Saves (plus any goals allowed) does convey the exact same information as SOG except in reverse.

[@kala1780]

@@zatramander I guess it is a slight cultural difference. I think saves statistic tells more about goal tending.

[@romaliop]

@@zatramander To be fair this equation of Saves+Goals=Shots on Goal is kinda broken once you take into account the possibility for shooting and scoring on your own goal. From that point of view displaying Saves and Goals instead of Shots on Goal and Goals could be a little bit less ambiguous.

[@jor.3224]

Another fun fact: Areena's LED rink is the world's first hockey rink that contains more than 160 meters of LED screen integrated into a modern flexible rink.

[@Lorppe]

Did you know that Pelicans also have Canadian player Nathan Schnarr #76 and Czech Filip Kral #82, who played for Toronto the last couple of seasons?

[@Thomas_667]

Kral played 2 NHL games in 22-23 and was Toronto's pick in 2018. Schnarr is Arizona's 3rd round pick from 2017, never played any NHL games. He has played AHL games in Tuscon, Binghamton/Utica, Laval and in Ontario Reign.

[@novideostoday]

I need to thank you, @jetlagwarriors. You two and this series have reignited my interest in Finnish hockey. I didn't think I would become interested in ice hockey again at this stage of my life, but here I am, watching every video you put out. I can't wait to attend my first live game and enjoy the eight euro beers. Thanks a lot!

[@274727]

Fun fact about the Nokia Arena. If there would be a glass floor under the ice, you would see trains going under the Arena. 🧐

[@JetLagWarriors]

Whoa! That's cool :)

[@PurpulX2]

eikös siä oo se harjotus kenttä alapuolella?

[@274727]

@@PurpulX2 Ei ole aivan suoraan alla.

[@PurpulX2]

@@274727 aaaaaa ok entienny iha tarkkaa mis se o

[@eetuvirtanen737]

Niklas Kokko and Kristian Heljanko are really the best two goalies in Liiga. They've been carrying their teams throughout the season and they might both be in the mens world championship tournament.

[@timwestlund3072]

12:50 As a Frölunda fan, I know how Ryan Lasch likes to play. He really likes having the puck behind the net where he is very good at finding good passes. He has also scored some goals by banking the puck of the goalie from behind the goal line. He's not a big player, but when he was at his prime in Frölunda, he was a playmaking monster. Unfortunately, he had a poor season 2022/23 and had to leave Frölunda with one year remaining on his contract.

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

The guy who hit the goalie got 4 game suspension, meaning he wont be playing in the finals anymore.

[@jeremax09]

The finnish goalies are legendary

[@bami7171]

If Tappara wins it all you MUST go to Tamperes center (torille) all the tappara fans go there

[@eemihelisten3137]

Love how you guys are just casually here in Finland, when your local team is playing in NHL playoffs :D

[@JetLagWarriors]

LOL We can't afford Toronto Maple Leaf playoff tickets. "Maybe next year"

[@99trollescaperoom]

@@JetLagWarriorsNext year you will be here as well

[@josefiinas.4458]

Funny thing, I'm from Tampere and I have never really cared for hockey. Don't really care if Tappara wins or loses. But for some reason I have watched all your videos and really hope for Tappara to win!🎉

[@timitri8]

Kokko was drafted by Seattle on 2nd round! So when he switches hes gonna have the baby blue shirts again😄

[@InvalidCodex]

PELICANS! 💙

[@onnileppanen8868]

Tappara is best

[@Helloyou445]

@onnileppanem8898 Kyllä sillä tapparallakin rupee menemään huonosti vielä

[@zackeandersson37]

Ryan lasch❤️💚

[@tuomka]

When I watched the game on TV, it was very visible that Pelicans player didn't manage to dodge the goalkeeper in time. It was definitely not an intentional run over. On the sideline, a Tappara player tackled a Pelicans player on the wing and there was no penalty.

[@enzay6740]

Also Pelicans #82 Filip Kral played a WHOPPING 2 games in Maple Leafs last season.

[@onelove1627]

Just incase you're still wondering why those few people have Mexican outfits, it's because of the Pancho Villa sponsor. Pancho villa is a Mexican style restaurant in Finland.

[@tuukka3580]

You are living the dream and thank you for sharing because I don't have to travel around, just watch you do it. Its funny how I always wait you to start speaking finnish rather than english and I have to remind myself that you are canadian. Could pass as 100% finn. Until u start speaking flawless english. 😅 If you can't get tickets I advice you to find local sports bar which is streaming the game. It is an great experience also. And maybe cheaper beer at least you can drink the whole game. 😂

[@sakari4864]

This game was so good, real battle of the goalies!

[@arautala]

You guys need to come to Helsinki for mayday (Vappu)! Biggest party of the year in Finland.

[@Latte11114]

Next sunday when Tappara wins the title remember to head to the central square after the match because fans goes there to celebrate.

[@Latte11114]

Also you as a true Tappara-fans you can go to a bar after the celebration at the city centrum. And theres also celebration day or two after where music is played and the players are there and over 10 000 People. Its either in the city central or at Hakametsä (the previous arena where Tappara played before Nokia Arena was constructed).

[@AndyGrouch]

@@Latte11114 Why bother anymore because Tappara wins every time.

[@Harri_Saari]

Pelicans player who tackled Tappara goalie got a 4 game ban from that.

[@mikaelranki]

Not deserved, considering how Heljanko literally leaned in against the rink, making it impossible to prevent the collision. 1 or 2 game penalty? Fine. four? that's just overkill... Well props for Heljanko for fishing a huge penalty, I guess.

[@StadiMies]

Another great video from the hockey capital of Finland! Sadly my town (Helsinki) is not even close to that title these days 😅

[@ollisoro392]

xG = goal prediction or expected goals. It grows everytime when you create goal oppurtunity or you have momentum on your side. If your xG is 4 at the end of the game and you made four goals, then you been on spot using your chances, if you have made just two goals then you been waisted opportunties and if you made 6 goals then goalie had really bad day... It's based on data what get from puck and player movement on ice.

[@randomacc3257]

Pelicans' goalie Niklas Kokko is the hottest goalie prospect in Liiga atm. Future NHLer for sure.

[@mikaelranki]

He already has an AHL deal, so yeah, we will most definitely see him at NHL at some point.

[@anotherelvis]

He was drafted by the Seattle Kraken in 2022, but I don't know if they have a contract. How does this work?

[@PILLUHOLISTI69]

Baptiste actually played for Toronto's AHL team couple of years back

[@lassepenttinen9343]

Skip the Karjala next time, and visit the lobby bar for Arena Lager or Maltti NEIPA. There is a brewery at the Arena.

[@unknownentity8256]

It's very unfortunate the tap beer in the Nokia Arena is Karjala, it's the worst possible representation of our beer, maybe Lapinkulta is even worse tbf. If you ever get a beer from the grocery store here in Finland please try Sandels, or Karhu. Karjala has that weird bitter metallic aftertaste I hate it with passion.

[@Aenea-de9vy]

I have to agree!

[@NakkiJuustus]

I wish kotimaista or coop lager would be tap beer. Lapin Kulta used to be good, but they changed the recipe i think. Karjala is not really that bad :D

[@unknownentity8256]

@@NakkiJuustus Lapinkulta was good when it was still brewed in Lapland, then they sold their soul to a Danish company and the brewery was moved from Tornio to Lahti. It's name was still kept, which makes it such bs. Karjala doesn't taste bad when you drink it but the aftertaste is ass, imo.

[@WeeGingaYin]

What were you saying about David and Goliath?

[@harjatalonen3467]

You should definitely give the U18 World championship in Espoo and Vantaa a chance! They're being played right now

[@esanahka5543]

I saw you two on the television after pelicans their winning goal i think if tou were the couple thats was in the front row

[@patu1989]

You missed the best hockey from the tappara juniors which were on during the first periodbreak 💪

[@aphaapajarvi7487]

The U18 Competition is in Espoo. It's worth going to see 🔥

[@krokodii1i]

when you get back to lahti try lihamuki. it's like traditional food of lahti

[@mikaelranki]

Don't try it from the arena restaurant' though. You will be disappointed if you do that. The only real lihamuki comes from "Jonen grilli" at the street called "vapaudenkatu". Burgermafia at kärpänen and kivimaa have acceptable "lihamuki" as well, but those are quite far away from the arena.

[@jeremiashelminen9542]

cmoon Pelicans

[@ChristofferAK]

So I guess they got the library crowd in Finland, nice

[@apjohtajayt]

Where you sit in game 4? I am too Tappara fan (11years) and im coming to Lahti. We sit in A5.

[@antarai9869]

Hands down, THE best icehockey broadcast in Finland now... Thanks guys F*ck the Finnish main stream media

[@Gloerillero]

I watch the games from onhockey, never would pay for mtv

[@edonveil9887]

Hands up. Baby, hands up. In Ottawan.

[@ylli85]

@10:14 from the left: saves, faceoff wins, expected goals

[@RoopeRontu1999]

7:24-7:30 Guys, if you feel like coming in Finland during every April from now on (as you claimed, albeit maybe jokingly) you are more than welcome to do that! And if you ever want to get to some real action, feel free to join our ultra squad some time. :D

[@vassu17]

XG means expected goals torjunnat is saves

[@mikkopetteri838]

Jeee🎉 Im on Your video several times, vert small though😅

[@tjmctube]

So what are your thoughts on all that "paint" on the ice? I would think as a player it could cause problems tracking the puck.

[@itsgoodiewoodie]

3 Tappara games.. thats more than 90% of these "Tappara-fans"

[@PILLUHOLISTI69]

Toronto should sign Heljanko to replace Samsonov

[@mikaelranki]

Now, Now, we here in Lahti have great hopes for him. Don't be so eager to sell him away :D

[@hijack1453]

Will you do an overall analysis of the finnish/swedish hockey and how it differs froms NA? It'd be nice to hear since we're all such big hockey countries but small in our parts :)

[@unknownentity8256]

Tappara has the best goalie in the league by a very large margin, it's annoying. In march I went to Tampere to watch my home team Kärpät get clapped by Tappara 3-1 meanwhile it was something like 9-32 shots to goal.

[@mikaelranki]

Well, Kärpät wouldn't win anything no matter how good your goalie would be. You guys are like HIFK. Expensive af team, but no results in last 5 years. Well, at least we here in lahti have your best goalie. Perhaps he gets to shine here, after you kicked him out. lol :D

[@unknownentity8256]

@@mikaelranki Well bronze is a result, not what we came for but a result definitely. They should just kick Anttila and team would be so much better. Dude is so clumsy he passed the second goal in our defensive line to Tappara I just started laughing how trash he is, entire game.

[@domipeca1288]

Very nice stadium

[@taijat]

I was there, it was a long but a great game😍 Too bad I didn't see you guys. P.S. I'm a Pelicans fan. Welcome to Lahti🩵

[@jannekalliokoski1968]

Standing on his head = seisoo päällään in Finnish. We use this phrase in Finland

[@KristinaWes]

The Finnish saying is more like "seisoo VAIKKA päällään" [saavuttaakseen haluamansa], which means 'EVEN stands on his head' [to achieve what he wants]. 😊

[@samueliaho8193]

@@KristinaWesno but in hockey it’s just standing on his head, which means that the goalie it almost winning the game himself (almost, because Heljanko of Tappara did stand on his head but still lost)

[@KristinaWes]

@@samueliaho8193 , so do they say in hockey in Finnish, too, that "seisoo päällään", or "seisoo vaikka päällään"? - I do know they say in English: 'standing on his head'.

[@postoffice146]

The museum you visited there is now going to close down in november because it's always been the most unpopular museum decade after decade, and I believe your video triggered this decision 😀

[@novideostoday]

Which museum are you talking about?

[@nakke9199]

Torjunnat=saves Aloitusvoitot=faceoff wins Xq yhteensä= goal expetition

[@henkkaa88]

Do you prefer this wider rink or the narrow nhl version?

[@Jalmari1]

Narrow of course

[@joesmith9407]

I love this shit !

[@samueliaho8193]

3:31 ”I think that’s the shooter in the golden helmet” oh how wrong can one be.. xD he’s the leading point scorer of Pelicans in regular season, but he literally never shoots, and scored his first goal in only 35th game of the season :D 9+45 in 55 games, 3+11 in the playoffs

[@mikaelranki]

Btw, he has the all time record of most points without a goal in a single season in Finnish hockey league. Tbh, I wouldn't be surprised if hed be close to world record on that front. :D

[@filipohman7277]

Goooo Pelicans

[@Ollewer]

i have never seen an arena with so much advertistment

[@siansaksaajalampaanlatinaa]

Lätkä on ihhan kivvaa, mutta en tykkähä sitä kahtoo. Ootteko työ enklantista?

[@nicku19]

This arena looks very good, is it nhl level arena?

[@JetLagWarriors]

Yes, in fact they will play an NHL game or two there next year! I believe Nashville Predators vs someone else

[@xxxxxxxxedfser]

@@JetLagWarriors Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

[@SK-nw4ig]

Is there an address where one could send you a gift?

[@Aquelll]

Are you going to continue to Prague for the Ice-Hockey World Championship after you are done with Liiga?

[@JetLagWarriors]

Yes! We have tickets to Canads vs Finland!!

[@Aquelll]

@@JetLagWarriors Let's hope you are not disappointed... 😏 At least you might possibly see the Tappara goalie again. 😉

[@xonexx836]

The beginners ect. tell you the saves, draw wins and missed goal apportunities

[@pauljmorton]

"If we went to this many playoff games in Toronto, we'd have to be millionaires." Proceeds to drink multiple beers in a Finnish sporting event. Also, just a statistical tidbit, in the SM-Liiga, there's only ever been one time that a team has won a series after being down 3-0, it was the Espoo Blues vs. KalPa in the quarterfinals of 2012.

[@pyroslavia9499]

pelicans miracle on ice. kahvara on lyöty

[@saiklo7236]

Maple leafs are a bit like ilves. Ilves is a killer team in the regular season, but melts in the playoffs.

[@Rakettinakke]

go watch tappara vs ilves

[@juusoleinonen]

This game was the battle of 2 incredeble goalies. Otherwise kinda boring, felt like both teams were just tired.

[@jor.3224]

Torjunnat = defenses, aloitusvoitot = faceoffs, yhteensä = total. I hope that is icehockey terminology, if not, I at least tried, lol.

[@nokkamies4988]

torjunnat means saves

[@hannumetso4699]

Heljanko joutuu laittamaan aurinkorasvaa niskaansa Lahdessa koska maalilamppu palaa nin usein selän takana ;-)

[@irou95]

Make a video about dodgy neighborhoods of Lahti

[@TheRipa89]

Saturday 27.4. 17:00 @ Helsinki ice hall sixth final, mens floorball league, Oilers are one win short of being finnish champion against dynasty Classic. That might be your only change to experience finnish floorball. There are few of the worlds best players like Justus Kainulainen, Ville Lastikka and Eemeli Salin. I highly recommend that even if I am not a fan of each of them but they are teams which can offer some really good quality match and there might be championship party for Espoo Oilers as they lead 3-2 after being 0-2 down after two games.

[@Aquelll]

In the 70's the Finnish Ice Hockey federation decided, that as a small country we cannot be best at everything and they made a strategic decision to put most effort into goalie training. You see that in action now. That is the reason we always have world class goalies.

[@TheDejonge]

You need to go drink at the bar insweden.

[@Mikoai1996]

Btw just to let you know Pelicanses color is Turquoise not baby blue

[@arthurvirtanen6492]

First

[@onnileppanen8868]

Tappara 💙🧡 i am Tappara fan

[@jarmopaakkonen2045]

if the goalie is out the net, his fair game!😉

[@somdusazerate]

Heineken is garbage what the fuck?

[@markMCela33]

Toronto out.... Tartuttaa häviämisen. Heti pihalle.

[@SickanW]

weak supporters

[@Sven...]

You now that Finland was Swedich for 300 years.........😢😮😮❤❤❤❤

[@Sven...]

And Norway for 150 years..❤😢😮😮😮was Swedich.......😮😮😢

[@eikeksimimea1071]

u know ur arab in 20 years

[@yoretabio4537]

Finland was Swedish for 600 (six hundred) years.

[@default902]

tf is this comment

[@eskoikonen3306]

Rather like 650 years

[@VeePee88]

i will buy u beer next pelicans home game if we see there :)

[@adolfstalin69]

8€ beer ? 😂😂😂

[@jopetti]

Köyhille kallista, muille saman hintaista.

[@unknownentity8256]

Bar beer taxation in Finland is crazy high, and I'm glad that it is.

[@jopetti]

@@unknownentity8256 I guess taxation has little to nothing to do with the prices on arenas or other events. You can still get 0,5l beer from store with around 2e.

[@jopetti]

@@unknownentity8256 I think taxation has little to nothing to do with beer prices in arenas / other events. You can still get 0,5l beer from grocery store with ~2e.

[@skalet66a]

Not that bad compared to Canada. In Toronto at a hockey game a can costs about CAD 12.50 which amount to about EUR 8.