National Hockey League prospect Jesse Puljujarvi scored three goals to lead Team Finland to a 6-1 victory over Team Sweden in the title game of the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championship on Sunday night in Ralph Engelstad Arena. The win marked the third U18 championship for Finland, which hadn’t won one since 2000. Also scoring for the Finns were Eeli Tolvanen, Otto Somppi and Eetu Tuulola. Lias Andersson scored the lone Swedish goal. In goal, Filip Gustavsson and Filip Larsson of Sweden combined for 26 saves. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 17 shots for Team Finland. Check out more photos from Russ Hons here.
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