Canadian's official announcement regarding Joel Armia

The Montreal Canadiens announced in the last few hours that forward Joel Armia will indeed play for Finland in the World Hockey Championship which starts tomorrow in Helsinki, Armia's home country.

A new father, Armia had left the team before the end of the season to be with his wife who was to give birth to their child.

In 60 games with the Habs this season, the Finn collected 14 points.

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