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Jets go with Finnish D-man

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The Jets selected Finnish defenceman Ville Heinola with the 20th pick.

VANCOUVER — Just call them the Finn-ipeg Jets.

Ville Heinola doesn’t know much about his new hockey home, except for one thing — they sure do love his country. The 18-year-old defenceman was added to the organizational prospect ranks Friday night, picked 20th-overall in the NHL draft by the Winnipeg Jets.

“I always look up to Patrik Laine. And being in the same organization feels good,” the baby-faced Finn told reporters just moments after having his name called out by the Jets.