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!
DAY 4: Group Stage Culminating, Czech Republic to Face Switzerland – 4.12.2018
Germany Saves Czechs by Beating Latvia, Nordic Powers Post Convincing Wins – 4.12.2018
Sweden Dominates Norway to Get Easy 9-1 Win – 3.12.2018
Estonia Beats Thailand 11-4 to End Group Stage Unbeaten – 3.12.2018
Great First Period Secures First Victory for Finland – 3.12.2018
Great Defense Gives Australia First Tournament Win over Poland – 3.12.2018
Data Analysis: Latvia vs Czech Republic 4:3 – 3.12.2018
Impressive Third Period Pushes Germany to First Win in Prague – 3.12.2018
Zubir‘s Two Goals Help Singapore Beat Japan in Front of 6,341 Spectators – 3.12.2018
Data Analysis: Finland vs Sweden 4:5 – 3.12.2018
DAY 3: Program Starts with Asian Battle, Fans to See Two Nordic Derbies – 3.12.2018
Latvia Stuns the Hosts, Slovakia and Switzerland on Scoring Surge – 3.12.2018
Estonia Wins Evening Thriller in Arena Sparta – 2.12.2018
First Tournament Surprise as Latvia Beats Czech Republic 4-3 – 2.12.2018
Battle between Canada and Singapore Ends in First Tournament Draw – 2.12.2018
Switzerland Outclasses Germany 13-1, Känzig Scores Four Goals – 2.12.2018
Japan Enters Tournament with 1-15 Loss against Slovakia – 2.12.2018
Norway Turns Score to Get First Tournament Win – 2.12.2018
Data Analysis: Germany vs Czech Republic 5:10 – 2.12.2018
DAY 2: Twelve Teams in Action, Czechs to Face Latvia – 2.12.2018