OT: Happy Independence Day Finland!

[Caior89]

Originally Posted by DC2600

Wooo Finland!

Thanks For FBJ, Koivu, and Backstrom.

We'll forgive you for Mittens.

That's so unfair...

[GopherState]

Happy Independence Day to all the Finns on the board! In honor of the day:

Originally Posted by SoupyFIN

Long time lurker and joined about a month ago, guess this is a good day for a first post here Happy Independence Day Finland indeed

Also finnish baby jesus will be attending "Presidential Independence Day reception" tonight

Welcome to HF (or at least making your presence known)!

[Puhis]

Originally Posted by GopherState

Happy Independence Day to all the Finns on the board! In honor of the day:

One of the teachers I had in middle school was named Fageström. I never thought of it that way back then, but thinking back it's hilarious.

[FVM]

Originally Posted by Puhis

Being actually from Northern Karelia, I agree with you.

I'm from South Ostrobothnia, but my family from father's side comes from Karelian Isthmus that we lost in the war. Have heard a lot of stories of that lost land

[SoupyFIN]

Originally Posted by FVM

I'm from South Ostrobothnia, but my family from father's side comes from Karelian Isthmus that we lost in the war. Have heard a lot of stories of that lost land

Alkaa P:llä loppuu A:lla, Hienoo olla Pohjanmaalla.

Apparently HIFK has practice early tomorrow (morning?), so no wild party photos expected from tonight.

[Minnesota]

Congratulations on your independence, Finland! Keep producing top-notch hockey players!