After a long and tough process, the women's crowns have finally gathered. For now, the national team is in Falun for freezing tests and training. In Falun, the group takes the first step towards the goal - to play again in the A-World Cup.

- We have a trip to do. We haven't been good enough and that's why we play in a B-World Cup. Our journey starts here today, says union captain Ylva Martinsen to SVT Sport.

- It's going to be tough. Other nations are good in the B group. But we are ready to do the job and then we will come back, ”Fanny Rask develops into SVT Sport.

Large absence due to injury

But the first national team collection is lined with key player injuries.

Experienced national team players Emma Nordin and Pernilla Winberg have been injured before. In addition, Erika Grahm and Johanna Fällman have been forced to submit late bids. Even those because of injuries.

- Our message is that they should work to be healthy. There is a lot left of the season, Martinsen tells SVT Sport.

The injuries have given the second chance. One of four camp debutants is HV71's 20-year-old forward Felizia Wikner-Zienkiewicz.

- This is something I've been working on for a long time. I go a lot of skating and work hard for the team, ”says Wikner-Zienkiewicz to SVT Sport.