The Finnish men's ice hockey team, commonly referred to as the Lions, has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Milano-Cortina Olympics, emerging as the strongest second-place team in their group. With a total of six points and a goal differential of +11, they stood out among other second-place teams, demonstrating their dominance in the group stages.

The Lions are set to face either Switzerland or Italy in the next round, with Switzerland ranked fifth overall after the group stage, making them the second-best second-place team. In contrast, Italy finished last in the rankings and will be competing against Switzerland for their quarter-final place, which adds a layer of intensity to the upcoming match.

Scheduled for Wednesday, the details of the quarter-final match for the Lions are still being finalized, and fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement. Meanwhile, other quarter-final matchups include Germany against France, Sweden versus Latvia, and Czech Republic facing Denmark, with the winners set to face off against other leading teams in the tournament, such as Slovakia and the United States.