{"id":12721,"date":"2025-03-21T09:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T07:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/?p=12721"},"modified":"2025-03-21T11:05:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:05:16","slug":"womens-baltic-sea-handball-league-final-weekend-in-kauniainen-on-march-21-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/uutiset\/womens-baltic-sea-handball-league-final-weekend-in-kauniainen-on-march-21-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Women&#8217;s Baltic Sea Handball League \u2013 final weekend in Kauniainen on March 21-23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he final weekend of the Women\u2019s Baltic Sea Handball League (WBSHL) will take place in Kauniainen, Finland, this upcoming weekend, March 21\u201323. Eight teams from four different countries are participating in the league, and on Friday, all teams will gather in Kauniainen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The WBSHL is played as a single round tournament, where each team faces each other once. For GrIFK\u2019s women\u2019s team, the league began in November with a game against the other Finnish team, HIFK. GrIFK won the match convincingly, but the victory was later overturned to a 10\u20130 loss due to a protocol error.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the end of November and the beginning of December, tournaments were held in Lithuania and Estonia. GrIFK had a strong start to the weekend, securing victories against Estonian team Mistra and Latvian team J\u0113kabpils SS. However, the final match was a tough battle, where Vilnius Egl\u0117 ultimately won by just one goal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This means that GrIFK currently has four points and shares third place in the standings. The two Lithuanian teams, Cascada HC Garliava SM and Vilnius Egl\u0117, lead the league with eight and six points, respectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CURRENT STANDINGS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12716\" src=\"https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Skarmavbild-2025-03-19-kl.-16.40.42.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1496\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Skarmavbild-2025-03-19-kl.-16.40.42.png 1496w, https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Skarmavbild-2025-03-19-kl.-16.40.42-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Skarmavbild-2025-03-19-kl.-16.40.42-1030x435.png 1030w, https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Skarmavbild-2025-03-19-kl.-16.40.42-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/grifk-handball.com\/naiset\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/Skarmavbild-2025-03-19-kl.-16.40.42-705x298.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1496px) 100vw, 1496px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which teams are participating? Let\u2019s take a closer look at each team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LITHUANIA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This season, two teams from <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lithuania <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are participating, both of which have experience from last season\u2019s tournament.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CASCADA \u2013 HC Garliava SM<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the WBSHL:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the Lithuanian league:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last season, the team finished third in the Baltic League. This year, the team\u2019s top scorer has been left back Karolina Sparnauskait\u0117 (#6), who has scored an impressive 33 goals in four matches and currently ranks third in the Lithuanian top scorers&#8217; list. The second-best scorer on the team is center back Martyna Ustilait\u0117 (#11), with 25 goals in four matches, placing her second in the Lithuanian scoring table. Right back Singrida Kulikovait\u0117 (#19) has also demonstrated her goal-scoring ability, netting 23 goals in four matches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A player to keep an extra eye on is Mant\u0117 Voskresenskaja (#20), who plays on the right wing. She was selected for the All-Star Team as the best right-winger last season but played only one match in the Baltic League this fall. However, she has made a comeback in the Lithuanian league, playing nine matches and scoring 32 goals\u2014a clear sign that she is back in top form.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So far, the season has gone well for the team, although, like in any sport, there have been ups and downs. Their main goal remains to secure a top position. They aim to play fast-paced handball and finish the WBHSL strongly during the tournament weekend. The team is also looking forward to the final tournament in Finland and is excited to be one of the visiting teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">VILNIUS EGL\u0116<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the WBSHL: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the Lithuanian league: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last season&#8217;s top scorer in the entire league, Gabija Pilikauskait\u0117 (#88), transferred from VMSM Sostin\u0117s Tauras-VHC to Egl\u0117 ahead of this season. The 18-year-old has continued to impress, scoring 36 goals in four matches, making her the top scorer of the tournament. She also leads the domestic scoring chart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Egl\u0117 has a physically strong team with several tall players\u2014most around 175 cm, with a few players exceeding 180 cm. Their goalkeepers, in particular, are tall and cover the goal well, making them difficult to outsmart. On the pivot position, they have a key player in Rita Rakauskien\u0117 (#8), who was selected for last season\u2019s All-Star Team. This season, she has demonstrated high efficiency in the Baltic League, scoring 21 goals on 28 shots over four matches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team states that they are pleased with their season results, as they are currently at the top of the standings, but every match remains a tough battle. They are primarily a defensive team, but they also have several individually skilled players who contribute to an entertaining style of play. Their goal is to perform at a high level and aim for the best possible results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since the team is young, every international match provides valuable experience, especially since many of their players are also part of the Lithuanian national team. They are looking forward to the tournament and hope for a warm welcome in Finland.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FINLAND<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last season&#8217;s gold and silver medalists in the Finnish Aktialiiga qualified for the Baltic League, namely GrIFK and HIFK.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">GrIFK<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Current standing in the WBSHL<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rd<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Current standing in the Finnish Aktialiiga: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GrIFK is the defending champion in both the Baltic League and the Finnish League. The team\u2019s top scorer in the Baltic League is Johanna Hilli (#7), who has scored 26 goals in four matches. Hilli also finished second in the Finnish league&#8217;s top scorer list during the regular season and won the Star Player League. The second-best scorer in the Baltic League for GrIFK is Ella Paukku (#12), who has scored 16 goals in four matches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the Finnish Aktialiiga, GrIFK dominated the regular season and secured first place with a comfortable margin. After a few weeks&#8217; break, the team is now ready for the semifinals, where they will face the fourth-seeded BK-46.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team\u2019s coaches state that the season has been overall positive for the team, even though there have been some ups and downs in recent months. A major achievement was winning the regular season in the Finnish Aktialiiga, which granted them a direct spot in the semifinals\u2014an important milestone that now sets the stage for upcoming challenges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team aims to play an active and high-paced style of handball, with a strong defence as the foundation. Their goal is to defend aggressively, force opponents into mistakes, and quickly transition into attack. A disciplined defence and efficient fast breaks are key elements of their playing style.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the tournament weekend, GrIFK aims to win all their remaining matches and see how far they can go. At the same time, they want to use the weekend to further develop their game and fine-tune details before the upcoming Finnish league semifinals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hosting the final tournament in Finland is something the entire team is looking forward to. It is an exciting opportunity to bring international handball to the home stage, and the goal is to attract a large crowd to the stands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">HIFK<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the WBSHL<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 4<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the Finnish Aktialiiga:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rd<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIFK is participating in the Baltic League for the first time, and they have already travelled to Lithuania for the first tournament. The team&#8217;s top scorer in the Baltic League is pivot player Ella Holopainen (#21), who has showcased her strength and skill, despite playing only three matches. In the Finnish Aktialiiga, center back Kira H\u00e4rk\u00f6nen (#9) has been particularly effective and won the regular season\u2019s top scorer title.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIFK is a physically strong and relatively tall team that thrives best in a compact 6\u20130 defence formation. They have skilled players in all positions, but injuries have affected the team throughout the season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The coaching staff believes that the season has been challenging, as the team has rarely been able to play with a full squad. The hope is that all players will soon be able to perform at their full potential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team builds its game around a strong defence, which has been their biggest strength so far. They strive to take advantage of this by playing aggressive defence and transitioning quickly into attacks. Their goal for the tournament weekend is simple\u2014to win every match.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIFK sees it as a positive development that the final tournament is being held in Finland this year and considers it a great idea. At the same time, they believe that it would be beneficial if each participating country had the opportunity to host the final tournament on a rotating basis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LATVIA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reir \/ Dobele SS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the WBSHL:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the Latvian league:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 2<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team&#8217;s top scorer in the Baltic League is El\u012bza Bilk\u0161te (#10), who has impressed with 34 goals in five matches. She also tops the scoring charts in the Latvian domestic league. The team consists largely of young players, with many born between 2006 and 2009.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dobele also participated in last year\u2019s edition of the Baltic League, where they finished second to last.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SK Latgols<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the WBSHL:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 7<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the Latvian league:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Madara Cibu\u013cska (#11) is the team\u2019s top scorer in the Baltic League, having scored 25 goals in four matches, while Linda Krole (#21) leads the team\u2019s internal scoring in the Latvian league.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team is a mix of young players born between 2007 and 2009, along with older, more experienced players, creating a balanced dynamic between eagerness and experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team management says that the team has had a strong season so far and that their goal is to compete for the Latvian championship. They strive to play fast and modern handball, but it is a challenge as this playing style requires high endurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ambition for the tournament weekend is to play fairly while collecting important points. It will also be a new experience for the team, as they have never played in Finland before \u2013 a challenge they look forward to.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">J\u0113kabpils SS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the WBSHL:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 8<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the Latvian league:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rd<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Right-winger Linda <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kanepe (#20) is the team\u2019s top scorer in the Baltic League, with 23 goals in five matches. In the domestic league, left back Vivita Pukinska (#7) leads the team\u2019s internal scoring.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team management says that the season has been challenging, but the team spirit is strong. The players support each other, stick together, and learn from every match. The team looks forward to the upcoming challenges and is determined to finish the season in the best possible way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">J\u0113kabpils strives for a structured and disciplined playing style, focusing on solid defence, patience in attack, and minimizing mistakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the tournament weekend, the team has several goals. First and foremost, they want to be competitive in every match and give their best effort. They also want to use the tournament as an opportunity to develop their younger players and provide them with valuable experience. Naturally, they also aim to win as many matches as possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They look forward to facing strong opponents and gaining valuable experience that they can take back home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ESTONIA<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mistra<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the WBSHL:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current standing in the Estonian league:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mistra is the only Estonian team in the Baltic League, as only four teams participate in the domestic Estonian league. So far, they have earned their points through victories against the Latvian teams Reir\/Dobele SS and J\u0113kabpils SS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team&#8217;s top scorer in both the Baltic League and the domestic league is left back Maarja Treiman (#22), who has scored 29 goals in four matches. Treiman also has a connection to Finland and GrIFK, where she played during the 2011\u20132012 season alongside another Estonian player. Among her former teammates are Johanna Hilli and the team&#8217;s current goalkeeping coach, Bianca Eklundh. Together, they won silver in the Finnish league.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The team&#8217;s head coach, Martin Kalvet, states that the season has been quite good so far. They aim to play a faster and more active style of handball, especially in defensive play. Ahead of the tournament weekend, their goal is to finish among the top five, but securing a top three spot would be an outstanding achievement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MATCH SCHEDULE \u2013 FINAL WEEKEND<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All matches will be played at <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grankulla Sports hall.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friday, March 21, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15:00 J\u0113kabpils SS (LAT) \u2013 HIFK (FIN)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">17:00 GrIFK (FIN) \u2013 SK Latgols (LAT)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">19:00 Vilnius Egl\u0117 (LTU) \u2013 REIR \/ Dobele SS (LAT)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">21:00 Mistra (EST) \u2013 CASCADA \u2013 HC Garliava SM (LTU)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saturday, March 22, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11:00 SK Latgols (LAT) \u2013 Vilnius Egl\u0117 (LTU)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">13:00 CASCADA \u2013 HC Garliava SM (LTU) \u2013 J\u0113kabpils SS (LAT)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15:00 HIFK (FIN) \u2013 Mistra (EST)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">17:00 REIR \/ Dobele SS (LAT) \u2013 GrIFK (FIN)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sunday, March 23, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10:00 Vilnius Egl\u0117 (LTU) \u2013 HIFK (FIN)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12:00 GrIFK (FIN) \u2013 CASCADA \u2013 HC Garliava SM (LTU)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Welcome to the Sports Hall in Kauniainen!<\/p>\n<p><b>Tickets:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Adults: 10 euro<br \/>\nDay pass Sunday: 15 euro<br \/>\nTournament pass: 35 euro<\/p>\n<p>Children, students, youths, seniors, unemployed: 7 euro.<br \/>\nDay pass Sunday: 10 euro.<br \/>\nTournament pass: 25 euro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>he final weekend of the Women\u2019s Baltic Sea Handball League (WBSHL) will take place in Kauniainen, Finland, this upcoming weekend, March 21\u201323. 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