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!
Useful info for fans coming to Prague – 10.9.2018
Data Analysis: Overview of the EFT in Pardubice – 7.9.2018
Data analysis: Czechs played quick and it paid off – 2.9.2018
Data Analysis: Second period not enough for Finland – 2.9.2018
Data Analysis: Finland in pure control over Czechs – 1.9.2018
Analysis: Slow attacks generate most goals but they are not the strongest weapon of winners – 29.8.2018
Media accreditation process launched – 22.8.2018
WFC 2018 Eshop launched! – 22.8.2018
Language lessons with Czech players – 6.8.2018
Floorball is coming to Prague – 20.7.2018
Enjoy WFC with your children, who have a big discount for VIP upgrade – 1.6.2018
Join the TEAM 2018 – 25.4.2018
Compete for World Championships Tickets during the Superfinal – 18.4.2018
Attend the Championship with a Bunch of Friends – 28.3.2018
Buy Your WFC Tickets Now – 15.3.2018
Test Your Floorball Knowledge and Win Tickets for the WFC – 14.3.2018
The World Championships to Start at a Cracking Pace! – 13.3.2018
Tickets for World Floorball Championships 2018 from March 15 – 6.3.2018
WFC 2018 Groups – 1.3.2018
WFC Prague Teams and Group Ballot – 27.2.2018