The Men’s World Floorball Championships will take place from 3rd until 11th December 2021 in Helsinki, Finland. Estonia, Canada, Singapore and the Philippines are playing in Group D.
How has Covid-19 affected the team’s preparation for this WFC?
Estonian men national team has had big break because Covid-19 and hasn´t had time to prepare as much as they would have liked to. But we are very happy to play and will definitely give our best.
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFC 2020?
We have an ambitious and hungry team. We have a good balance between young and more experienced players.
Players to watch:
Most dangerous attacker:
Has a good goal-scoring instinct and has made a big jump in his floorball career.
Strongest defender:
After a long break because injury he has regained good confidence.
Toughest player:
Is always in training in his free time.
Face-off champion:
How has Covid-19 affected the team’s preparation for this WFC?
The majority of Canada was in some form of lockdown at times during 2020. There were no organized indoor sports events permitted so team practices and games were all cancelled. Players were only able to work on their individual skills. Goalkeepers suffered the most as they could not work on stopping any shots. As vaccinations increased, small group training was allowed so teammates could work on their passing and shots together. In preparation for this WFC, some players have traveled overseas to train with club teams in Europe.
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFC 2020?
Canada returns to the Men’s World Championships after defeating Australia for an 11th place finish in 2018 in Prague. The coaching staff from that event returns along with 13 veterans and 7 rookies, many with international experience from the 2019 Men’s u19 World Championship on home soil in Halifax. Expect the team to play a traditional Canadian style of finesse and skill, hard on the ball and lots of heart. The team looks to feed off the energy of their first floorball event in two years and aims to finish first in their group, before making a run in the play-off round resulting in their first top 10 finish.
Players to watch:
Most dangerous attacker:
Combines an accurate shot with the ability to find an open spot in tight spaces. Currently averaging a point per game playing for Nokian KRP in the F-Liiga.
Strongest defender:
At a height of 190 cm with a giant wingspan who does not shy away from the phyiscal game, there is not a lot of room for attackers to move on the court.
Toughest player:
Captain Canada returns to lead the team after an extensive rehab program following a stay in the hospital with a broken cheekbone.
Face-off champion:
A combination of a low center of gravity, quick hands and great reaction time.
How has Covid-19 affected the team’s preparation for this WFC?
Covid-19 has challenged the team’s traning regime. This WFC is an opportunity to bring hope and to inspire the next generation of Floorball atheletes.
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFC 2020?
The bulk of the squad are made of players who are playing in the World Championship for the first time. They are eager to show what they can do and aim to be the top Asia-Oceania team so as to qualify for The World Games.
Players to watch:
Most dangerous attacker:
Do not be deceived by his slim stature, known as the ‘dancing king’ as he waltz thru opponents.
Strongest defender:
One of the ‘Pasupathy’ Twins, known as a no nonsense defender who will use every part of the body to not let the ball pass the goal.
Toughest player:
Whatever physical challenges given by the opponent, he will always be up to the task.
Face-off champion:
One of the more experience players who have competed in numerous World Championships.
How has Covid-19 affected the team’s preparation for this WFC?
We have not been affected much by Covid-19 as a team, but we were told late to participate and have thus not been able to prepare as well as needed. We have had only two training camps before the WFC.
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFC 2020?
Some of the players have been involved since 2019 and played various championships in Asia. For the WFC, we have 13 debutants in the national team. We are composed of a fairly young team with high technical ability and a great sense of play. All players play in Sweden, Norway and Finland. The players have roots in the Philippines, either born there or have Filipino parents. One goal is to become the top team, outside of Europe.
Players to watch:
Most dangerous attacker:
High ball controll, agility and vision, high speed and acceleration.
Strongest defender:
Good strength, passing ability, high speed and acceleration and good sense of play.
Toughest player:
Has a great physical and marking style.
Face-off champion:
- The information here is provided by the teams and modified by the IFF.
More information about the Men’s WFC 202 can be found here
