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A strange question about Ville Leino and Finland...

From what I know, in Finland there is a mandatory military service to be served; the youngest age possible for this is 19 while it seems that it must be completed before 29 years of age. 

Since Ville is a citizen and presumably hasn't served (since he started playing professionally at 17), will he have to serve in the military in the next 2 years, or would he be excused since he is in the States?  I haven't heard about Kimmo having to serve either so maybe they are excused or something...

Any thoughts or information?




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Interesting. Shin-Soo Choo of the Cleveland Indians had a similar dilemma with the Sout Korean army. He was awarded an exemption for helping the South Korean Baseball team win a Gold Medal in the Asian Games. Perhaps Leino did something similiar in an International hockey competition.

by j reed on Feb 17, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks for looking that up! Rec’d

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by Philly4Cup on Feb 18, 2011 1:42 AM EST up reply actions  

I wonder if this is something Travis would be allowed to ask Lavi at his next post-game presser or to Ville directly in the Flyers locker room if he is available.

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by Justin F. on Feb 18, 2011 1:52 AM EST reply actions  

I don’t think Lavy would know, honestly. Asking Ville himself is more plausible.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Feb 18, 2011 11:15 PM EST up reply actions  

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