When a door closes, a window opens. Dallas Stars defensive prospect and all-around buzz machine Julius Honka has channeled the frustration of the 2016-17 season into a goal and two assists in seven games for Team Finland at the 2017 IIHF World Championships.
Aaron Vickers of NHL.com talked with the 21-year-old about what he’s learned during his first world tournament at the men’s level (Finland will play the USA in a quarterfinal game tomorrow):
“Of course it brings lots of confidence,” said Honka, who had five points (one goal, four assists) in 16 games with the Stars this season.