PLYMOUTH, Mich. — When things have gone well for Team Finland’s 2000 age group on the international stage in recent years, there have been two players who were constants in that success.



When things have gone the other direction, those same two players have also often had something to do with it.



Their names are Anttoni Honka and Patrik Puistola.



And at the NHL Draft in June, when other teams steered clear of their obvious talent and erred on the side of caution, the Carolina Hurricanes decided they were both worth the gamble.



On Wednesday afternoon, at USA Hockey Arena as part of the World Junior Summer Showcase, they were on their best behavior.



The result? Success for Finland. An 8-3 rout over Canada.



Puistola scored the second goal of the game early. Honka, paired with Jets first-round pick Ville Heinola, responded by jumping off the blue line for a puck at the side of the net, evading pressure, and setting up a goal...