The Men’s World Floorball Championships 2022 AMER Qualifications will be played in Fort Worth, Texas, USA 29th-30th April. One team, either Canada or USA, will qualify for the Men’s WFC 2022 in Switzerland.
Matches will be streamed on IFF YouTube channel 1.
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
The majority of Canada was in some form of lockdown at times during 2020/21 in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. 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 the WFC, some players traveled overseas to train with club teams in Europe.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
Canada looks to return to the Men’s World Championships after falling to Poland in penalty shots in the 11th place game in Finland. The coaching staff from that event returns along with 14 veterans and only 3 rookies. 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 North America since the WFCQ in Toronto in 2018.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Brandon Barber
Was 2nd on the team in scoring at the most recent World Championships in Finland with 8 goals and 4 assists for 12 points in 6 games played. Quickness, great vision, soft hands and a lethal shot allow him to be a threat to score everytime he is on the court.
Strongest defender:
Lauri Berg
Made a strong impression in his debut at the Men’s WFC 2020 with 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 6 games. A big body presence on defence makes it difficult for opposing forwards to create chances offensively.
Toughest player:
Jean-Robert Goulet
Earned the starting position in Helsinki after returning to the game after multiple surgeries and posted 71.28 save percentage in 3 games started.
Face-off champion:
Cedric Grenapin
A combination of a low center of gravity, quick hands and great reaction time allow him to win the majority of his face-offs. Can be seen after practice working on different types of face-off skills that he then carries into games. Regularly travels to Europe to train with club teams prior to WFC events.
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
Our biggest developments have been on the youth side of things with the Youth Nationals growing.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
A team with a lot of new players on the national team who are looking to give their all against Canada to secure a spot at the WFC in Switzerland.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Maximus Blanco
A young player who is an offensive threat from all over the court.
Strongest defender:
Dario Feusi
An exciting young defender who has come up through our U19 program and will be someone to keep an eye on.
Toughest player:
Joakim Soederbaum
A local boy who will bring a physical presence to the defence and will be extremly tough to face.
Face-off champion:
Alexander McVey
One of our players with most routine and he will surely win a number of face-offs.
- The information here is provided by the teams and modified by the IFF.
More information about the WFCQ 2022 AMER here.
