16 teams will play in the 12th Men´s World Floorball Championships in Prague. The teams are divided into four groups and Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway will play in group B.
In the group stage each team faces each other once, while the second stage of the event includes play-offs and placement matches. The two best teams of group A and B go directly to the quarter-finals. Teams placed 3rd and 4th in group A and B and the teams placed 1st and 2nd in group C and D make it to the first playoff round (played before the quarter-finals).
TEAM PRESENTATIONS - GROUP B
FINLAND
Finland has a fairly experienced team. The aim is to retain the trophy.
Krister Savonen
One of the most skillful player on the planet. Very good in 1 vs 1 situations.
Eemeli Salin
Power forward who plays with great attitude with and without the ball.
Eero Kosonen
One of the best goalies in the world. Very calm body language.
SWEDEN
The goal of the team is to win back the gold to Sweden and to play attractive and effective floorball.
Tobias Gustafsson
Named as best player in Sweden 2017/18. A modern and offensive defender with quick feet, good physique and a good understanding of the game. A key player.
Alexander Galante-Carlström
A goalscorer with a good shot. First in the Swedish highest league to score 500 goals.
Kim Nilsson
One of the best in Sweden the last ten years. With his power, range and speed he is a constant threat to the opponents.
DENMARK
A hard working team with the ambition of being among the top 8. The typical Danish style is to work hard together in the defence and have good counterattacks.
Mike Trolle
World class goalie and a former SSL league goalie, that has made a comeback after a year. Plays in the Danish league today.
Mikkel Skov
Captain and leader on the team. Mikkel is a great playmaker and a sniper. Mikkel has the skills to play on a higher level than the Danish league.
Mathias Glass
One of the youngest players of the team but already a very important player. He is big with great hands, great shot and a good playmaker. He is the next generation star in floorball.
NORWAY
Team Norway is a team in progress and the aim is to continue to develop both as a team and as individuals.
Ketil Kronberg
One of the best players in the world. Has played nine times in the Men´s WFC and also gained international success from several events.
Daniel Gidske
Is a great two way player. He plays in the Swedish Superleague team Mullsjö AIS. This will be his 5th Men´s WFC.
Ole Mossin Olesen
Great zorro player. A smart forward who is playing for the team. This is already his 6th Men´s WFC.
More team presentations will be published shortly!
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