The Women's Lions suffered a disappointing fate at the Olympic tournament, finishing with only one win and four losses, including a narrow defeat against Switzerland in the quarter-finals. This has led to growing scrutiny over head coach Tero Lehterä, whose leadership has been called into question. Discussions about his future as head coach are anticipated to take place shortly, although no specific timeline has been set as the team processes the outcome of their Olympic campaign.

Olli Salo, the director of coaching and high performance at the Finnish Ice Hockey Association, indicated that there will be thorough discussions with Lehterä about the team's performance and future strategy. Despite the poor results in Milan, the association acknowledges positive elements of the team's efforts throughout the season, suggesting that there is some hope for continuity in leadership. As the emotional dust settles from the Olympic tournament, a more in-depth analysis of the team's situation is expected soon.

Further complicating the situation, Heikki Hietanen, the president of the Ice Hockey Federation, hinted at Yle that Lehterä might continue in his role as head coach. This indicates that while there is significant disappointment regarding team performance, there is also a willingness to evaluate the broader context of the team's work throughout the season. Ultimately, the fate of Tero Lehterä may hinge on these upcoming discussions and the assessments made by the federation's leadership.