The Champions Cup 2024 begins with the quarter-finals. Four men’s teams are playing in the Northern Conference. Storvreta IBK and IBF Falun from Sweden and Classic and TPS from Finland.
Storvreta IBK
Describe your team, and what we should expect from your team during Champions Cup 2024?
Storvreta IBK is a TEAM with capital letters.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#79 Gabriel Kohonen, born and raised in Storvreta IBK.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#77 Tobias Gustafsson is a world class player and leader.
Most skillful player?
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
IBF Falun
Describe your team, and what we should expect from your team during Champions Cup 2024?
With 7 Swedish national championship titles during the last decade, IBF Falun is one true floorball powerhouse. A team stacked with Swedish national team‐regulars and featuring some of the all‐time
greats like Alexander Galante Carlström, Johan Samuelsson and Emil Johansson combined with rising stars such as Malte Lundmark and Emil Ruud. IBF Falun will aim for the gold in the 2024 Champions Cup.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#77 Simon Cederström – Simon is a force of nature with his speed and determination and is called the tank for a reason. He can also score a goal from any given angle.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#2 Johan Samuelsson – Johan is a true leader who everyone listens to. He is a former captain for the Swedish national team and Johan always has a trick up his sleeve both on and off the court.
Most skillful player?
#22 Emil Johansson – Emil was ranked the world’s best floorball player in 2022 and has a sixth sense for the game. He is often called a hybrid for both his defensive and offensive skills.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
#21 Linus Holmgren – one of the sport’s true gentlemen, Linus Holmgren defines sportsmanship both on and off the court.
Classic
Describe your team, and what we should expect from your team during Champions Cup 2024?
Fresh and sparkling Finnish floorball.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#88 Alpo Laitila – surprisingly skillful and fast player, who can do almost everything on the field.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#12 Eetu Sikkinen – all-around player who works hard in every shift. Fun and inspirational guy on and off the field.
Most skillful player?
#88 Alpo Laitila
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
TPS
Describe your team, and what we should expect from your team during Champions Cup 2024?
TPS won its first men’s Finnish Championship last season after a thrilling, seven-game final series – even the game 7 went to overtime. There, TPS-legend Mikko Hautaniemi scored the decisive goal with the final touch of his career. After the season, some of the club’s more experienced players retired and some decided to play abroad. TPS now looks forward to participating in the club’s first men’s Champions Cup as a hungry challenger.
Players to watch
Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?
#21 Lauri Eloluoto takes a big step from TPS’s co-operation club SBS Wirmo to the big leagues. A towering, 2004 born left winger has an eye for the goal and has been one of the biggest surprises during TPS’s pre-season.
Who is a leader on and off the field and why?
#6 Olli Laine takes the captain’s band from TPS legend Miko Kailiala. Natural and charismatic leader had a very succesful individual season 22-23 with career high points. Was chosen as the best defender in the F-liiga.
Most skillful player?
#3 Jere Niemelä is hugely entertaining offensive defender who gets the crowd going with his bold challenges and blistering pace.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?
#16 Tuomas Ojala who has quietly developed to an international level player. One of TPS’s best players during the club’s playoff run. Classy player whose focus is always on the game.
