December 20-22, Sweden's men's national team will face Russia, Finland and Norway in the Eriksson Arena in Åby. Federation captain Micke Carlsson has selected 16 outside players and 2 goalkeepers for the tournament.
- It's a very exciting mix with some experienced players and some new ones. It will be fun to see how we get it together, Micke tells svenskbandy.se.
In the squad there are three players who are facing their first men's matches. Västerås goalkeeper Henrik Kjellsson and Vetland duo Tobias Nyberg and Pontus Vilén.
- I'm really looking forward to the tournament. I see myself as a two-way player who takes a hard job in the defensive and hopes to contribute offensively, ”says Pontus to svenskbandy.se.
Sweden opens against Norway on Friday, December 20, meets Russia on Saturday, December 21 and Finland on Sunday. December 22.