Heponiemi picks up assist in Finland win

Aleksi Heponiemi SOUTHWEST BOOSTER FILE PHOTO BY STEVEN MAH

Former Swift Current Broncos forward Aleksi Heponiemi helped Finland secure its second win at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship on Saturday.

Heponiemi had one assist during a 5-1 win over Slovakia in Victoria, BC.

Finland is third in Group B with a 2-1 record. They will conclude the round robin on New Years Eve against the United States.

Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 to move to 3-0 as a first-place showdown on New Years Eve looms.