Finnish music began playing during the Carolina Hurricanes’ activities in Helsinki. It wasn’t a random choice, but an initiative by players and staff members born in Finland who used their visit to connect more closely with local customs. The gesture…
The Carolina Hurricanes are immersing themselves in Finnish culture in Helsinki ahead of their matchup against the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Global Series Finland 2026. Finnish players Sebastian Aho, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and Juuso Välimäki took on hosting duties, introducing teammates to local customs, music, traditional salmon soup, reindeer meat, and saunas.
Head coach Rod Brind'Amour emphasized that the team has significant motivation to perform well, highlighting the rare opportunity for European players like the Finnish trio and Denmark's Nikolaj Ehlers to compete in front of visiting family and friends.
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