World Hockey Championships begin today
Minnesota Sports-- Six Minnesota natives will be taking part in the 2012 World Hockey Championships set to be played in Finland and Sweden. The United States team plays France this morning in Helsinki.
HELSINKI, Finland -- Six Minnesota natives will be taking part in the 2012 World Hockey Championships set to be played in Finland and Sweden. The United States team plays France this morning in Helsinki.
The Team USA roster includes goaltender John Curry of Shorewood, defensemen Justin Braun of Minneapolis, Justin Faulk of South St. Paul, and Alex Goligoski of Grand Rapids, as well as forwards J.T. Brown of Burnsville and Kyle Okposo of St. Paul.
In addition, six Minnesota Wild players have been chosen to be part of the World Championships. Goaltender Matt Hackett will represent Canada, Mikko Koivu and Mikael Granlund will play for Finland, Dennis Endras will be on Team Germany, and Jonas Brodin and Johan Larsson will each be on the Swedish roster.
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