Sweden had a match warm-up at lunchtime, Finnish time, ahead of Sunday night's meeting with Norway in the Ice Hockey World Cup.
Newcomer Toronto star William Nylander was one of twelve outdoor players who chose to train on ice.
Federation captain Johan Garpenlöv said yesterday that it is likely that Nylander will have either Lucas Wallmark or Joel Kellman as center in his unit and that he will probably use the Toronto star as an outside forward.
- We have thought about it of course and come up with something, but we will release it tonight, says Garpenlöv.
Nylander landed after his trip from Toronto yesterday and Garpenlöv has no qualms about matching the forward star fully.
- Yes, everyone who has come in has done that, they have played fully in the matches.
There is nothing to wait for, he says of Nylander, 26, who made his best NHL season in his career with 34 goals and 80 points in 81 regular season games.
"Want back to the winning track"
Garpenlöv says that everyone is healthy and ready for games.
After four straight victories, Sweden went on Saturday on their first loss, 2-3 after extra time against the USA.
- We want to get back on the winning track, it was sad with a loss yesterday so we want to win here tonight, says Oscar Lang, Leksandsdoldisen who received the award as Sweden's best player against the USA.
Norway has won twice so far in five games played and must win tonight to have a theoretical chance to go to the playoffs.
Sweden is already ready for the playoffs, but is playing to become top two in the group.