Vancouver, BC – May 13, 2025
Finland earned a 5–2 win over Canada at the 2025 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.
Finland opened the scoring at 10:30 of the first period when Severi Väre scored, assisted by Aleksi Ahola and Julius Hyyppä. Aleksi Ahola added another goal at 6:23, assisted by Juho Leinonen.
Canada responded less than 20 seconds later with a goal from Sean Kyte, assisted by Ryan Chramtchenko and Jack DesRoches.
In the second period, Elias Nurminen scored unassisted for Finland at 16:12. Santeri Ahola scored Finland's fourth goal at 10:52, assisted by Julius Hyyppä.
Canada added their second goal at 2:39 of the second period. Ryan Chramtchenko scored with assists from Johnny Kyte and Sean Kyte.
In the third period, Julius Hyyppä scored for Finland at 19:39, assisted by Severi Väre and Aleksi Pylväs.
Scoring Summary
First Period
- 10:30 – Finland – Severi Väre (assists: Aleksi Ahola, Julius Hyyppä)
- 06:23 – Finland – Aleksi Ahola (assist: Juho Leinonen)
- 10:48 – Canada – Sean Kyte (assists: Ryan Chramtchenko, Jack DesRoches)
Second Period
- 16:12 – Finland – Elias Nurminen (unassisted)
- 10:52 – Finland – Santeri Ahola (assist: Julius Hyyppä)
- 02:39 – Canada – Ryan Chramtchenko (assists: Johnny Kyte, Sean Kyte)
Third Period
- 19:39 – Finland – Julius Hyyppä (assists: Severi Väre, Aleksi Pylväs)
Penalty Summary
- Finland:
- Marko Liimatainen – Boarding (1st period)
- Osku Mikkilä – Interference (1st period), High-sticking (2nd period), Roughing (3rd period)
- Santeri Ahola – Cross-checking (1st period), Unsportsmanlike conduct (3rd period)
- Canada:
- Johnny Kyte – Tripping (1st period), Roughing (3rd period)
- Shawn Mayzes – Roughing (2nd period)
- Sam Kyte – Head contact (3rd period)
- Jack DesRoches – Slashing (3rd period)
Goaltending
No saves were recorded on the scoresheet for either team.
Game Notes
- Finland scored two goals in each of the first two periods.
- Canada responded with one goal in each of the first two periods.
- Julius Hyyppä recorded a goal and an assist for Finland.