MOSCOW, Oct 12 Sixteen Finnish ice hockey players accused former national team head coach Pasi Mustonen has been treated unfairly and improperly, according to Ilta-Sanomat. Last January, before flying to Beijing for the Olympic Games, the players' union received anonymous messages from hockey players, in which they described «their experience» with Mustonen and «the impact on them of this activity» . Mustonen left the national team in the middle of the Olympic tournament and returned home, citing family problems. «The players' association has previously contacted us about statements made anonymously. Despite our requests, we have not previously received direct contact from interested parties in order to be able to hold more detailed investigation. Now we have finally received contacts from several people who are interested in this case. We have launched an investigation into this case,» said the head of the Finnish Hockey Union, Harri Nummela. Mustonen's case will be transferred to the center of sports ethics for investigation. coach of the Finnish women's ice hockey team from 2014 to 2022. Under his leadership, the national team won bronze at the 2018 Olympic Games and medals at three world championships.
