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Laine will skip playing for Finland at worlds

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Winnipeg Jets rookie right-winger Patrik Laine won't skate for Finland at the upcoming IIHF world hockey championship. (Mark J. Terrill / The Associated Press files)

The NHL club tweeted out a list of Jets who have agreed to play for their respective countries, mentioning Laine won't participate in the championship set for next month in Germany and France.

Winnipeg centre Mark Scheifele, who led the club with 32 goals and 50 assists, and rookie defenceman Josh Morrissey have accepted invitations to play for Team Canada.