Via Red Wings Prospects on Twitter, EliteProspects’ Lassi Alanen reports that Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen has been named an alternate captain for the Finnish Lions at this year’s World Junior Championship:

Aron Kiviharju (MIN) is announced as the captain for Team Finland at the upcoming World Juniors.

Kasper Halttunen (SJS), Jesse Kiiskinen (DET), Rasmus Kumpulainen (MIN), and Emil Pieniniemi (PIT) are all named alternate captains. #WorldJuniors

— Lassi Alanen (@lassialanen) December 20, 2024