The 35-year-old Finnish national team star says that 'Vancouver is my favourite city in Canada,' and the 2010 Olympics here account for her 'best hockey memories'

Michelle Karvinen joining PWHL Vancouver conjures up memories of Igor Larionov. Article content

Larionov was 28 and considered one of the best players in the world for all he had accomplished with Russia when the centre joined the Vancouver Canucks for the 1989-90 season. Article content Article content

Karvinen was expansion PWHL Vancouver’s first draft pick, chosen No. 7 overall in June’s entry draft. The left-shot winger is 35 years old, and is one of the more celebrated players of her generation.

She’s won three Olympic bronze medals with Finland, including at Vancouver 2010. She was named the top forward at Sochi 2

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