The Men’s World Floorball Championships 2022 EUR2 Qualifications will be played in Koceni, Latvia 25th—28th May. Sweden, Hungary and France are playing in Group C and Norway, Poland, Belgium and Liechtenstein in Group D.
Group C
Sweden
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
We have evolved as a team during the pandemic.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
We want to be an attacking team that works with a lot of movement. You can expect that we first and foremost want to play a positive and attacking floorball and that we show how beautiful this sport is.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Emil Ruud
A natural goal scorer who is always looking for chances to score. He will make his debut in the Men’s WFC Qualifications in Koceni.
Strongest defender:
Emil Johansson
He is a hybrid player, he is as much an offensive player as he is a defensive player. He plays with a lot of energy and he goes in with his whole body in everything he does.
Toughest player:
Tobias Gustafsson
He has a strong physique that he loves to use in one on one situations. He rarely loses those situations.
Face-off champion:
Hungary
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
The last years were difficult for everybody for sure with the Covid-19. In the Hungarian floorball the main success is that we have a good base for U19 and for the adult team. Stable staff next to the U19 team who work with enthusiasm. It means that the adult team can also be stable and can step forward in the future! In the Hungarian championship the top 3 teams can play tough, high speed international games with Austrian and Slovenian top teams. It is also a good chance for the future to bring the international level closer to the Hungarian teams.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
We had not so long time to prepare but the team is hungry for a good result! We go for the 3rd place to be there in the next World Championships!
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Milán Ádám
Has been playing in Denmark for years! Fast with good technical knowledge, can read the game and can read the opponents’ defenders’ mind! He will score a lot!
Strongest defender:
Richárd Németh
Good physical condition, really hard to go over him, has good shooting skills and he helps the team with good spirit!
Toughest player:
Domokos Rácz
A very experienced player. He has a winner attitude every time which can bring the team over the limits!
Face-off champion:
Szilárd Harangozó
Indestructible
France
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
We have had a really good preparation for these World Champion Qualifications because we had the regular training camps during these two years and played a good number of practice matches, even international matches.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
It’s really great that we get to face the world champion Sweden right away in the first match. Our goal is definitely to get to the World Championships 2022 in Switzerland.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
We have three very straightforward and hungry scorers: Hugo Botton, Thomas Courtet and Thomas Basset.
Strongest defender:
Manaüre Russo-Mendoza
Experienced captain of the team and, if necessary, he’s so strong that he can carry the whole team with him.
Toughest player:
Thibault Le Goff
He allows us to play for the win.
Face-off champion:
Group D
Norway
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
We are bulding a team for the future. The roster is mainly younger athletes and the aim is to develop the whole group for the future championships.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
This team is younger team for the futurer and our expectations are that our team will qualify for the WFC in Zurich and Winterthur.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Markus Lindgjerdet
With his exeperience in Swedish and Swiss league.
Strongest defender:
Erlend Vestby
Played in his first WFC final round in Helsinki last December.
Toughest player:
Håkon Groth
The WFCQ in Koceni will be his first international event with the Men’s team.
Face-off champion:
Poland
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
Of course we had to cancel few camps what had a big impact on our team, which is really familiar. Our players want to meet each other as often as possible but due to pandemic it wasn’t so easy and possible.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
It’s not a secret that the target is to achieve promotion to the WFC but apart from that we want to make our lines feel more confident on the court. During WFCQ you can expect from Team Poland of course a great commitment to the game and not being satisfied with any other results than winning.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Karol Pelczarski
Current Slovak champion, one of the best players from Slovak Extraleague as well as one of our national team’s leaders. Always fighting until the end, really efficient and smart attacker.
Strongest defender:
Mateusz Turwoń
One of the most experienced national players. He has already played 3 WFCs and thanks to his experience he plays wisely as well as very confidently and efficiently in the defence.
Toughest player:
Face-off champion:
Filip Łukaszewski
In the Polish Extraleague known as one of the face-off kings. Really hard to win against him in this element of the match but apart from that Filip is a fantastic defender with great technical and tactical skills.
Belgium
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
During the various lockdowns the players took it upon themselves to become stronger individual players in order to contribute more to the teams they represent. Younger players were able to get some much needed experience during the U19 WFC. They are ready to step up on a higher level and contribute together with older players in the lineup.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
The Belgian team has become more disciplined with and without the ball. They are hungry to take the next steps during this qualification.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Luca Boutmans
Technical, strong and creative player. Whether he’s shooting for himself or passing to a teammate he’s always able to surprise his opponent.
Strongest defender:
Arpad Berteloot
Versatile defender who isn’t afraid to jump into the offensive play. One of the leaders of the team.
Toughest player:
Lars De Maere
Small but strong as an ox. Never backs down from any opponent and keeps on going.
Face-off champion:
Liechtenstein
What were the main developments steps in Floorball over the last few years? What major progress were you able to achieve?
Over the last few years, the national team has been strengthened and made several steps forward. Especially new young players could be recruited. For the Mens WFCQ 2022, Liechtenstein is now for the first time in a position to select the squad from a wider pool of players.
What should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2022?
Liechtenstein is a bit of a wonder bag, but always good for a surprise. It’s a team with a lot of heart and attitude. You can assume that we will fight until the bells ring.
Players to watch
Most dangerous attacker:
Remo Tischhauser
Our power ranger. Strong, fast and hard to stop.
Strongest defender:
Robin Baracchi
Our flying züri lion. Smart, elegant and smooth.
Toughest player:
Lukas Good and Pascal Müller, our goalies. They have to be ready at least 45 minutes per game. Sometimes also more.
Face-off champion:
Simon Felder
Mr. Nice Face not only wins many women’s hearts but also almost every face-off.
- The information here is provided by the teams and modified by the IFF.
More information about the WFCQ 2022 EUR2 here.
