CC 2025 Northern Conference - men's team presentations

Men’s Northern Conference quarter-finals start on Friday 23rd August when Pixbo IBK and Oilers meet at Wallenstam Arena. On Saturday, Nokian KrP and Storvreta play in the brand new arena in Nokia. Second matches will be played a week later.

NOKIAN KRP

Describe your team, and what we should expect from your team during Champions Cup 2025?

Young and hungry team ready to conquer the floorball world! Very skillful team with lot of passion.

Players to watch

Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?

#27 Luukas Hyvärinen – Luukas arrived from OLS where he was on fire last season. One of the most skillfull players on earth who has already represented team Finland as well.

Who is a leader on and off the field and why?

#70 Joona Rantala – Team captain is a big leader with his floorball and social skills. The only player in the world who can play defender, center and forward on national level.

Most skillful player?

#79 Juuso Ahola – Young gun from Pori who has faster legs and hands than Road Runner from Looney Tunes.

Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?

#61 Lauri Alkki – Singapore Open 2024 MVP has very nice penalty shots. Warm heart, always smiling and even opponents love him!

ESPORT OILERS

Describe your team, and what we should expect from your team during Champions Cup 2025?

The club is Finland’s most traditional floorball club, which won the Finnish championship after 18 years. The team plays very fast and entertaining floorball. The top players of the Finnish national team, Justus Kainulainen and Aaro Astala play in the team, as well as many F-liiga star players.

Players to watch

Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?

#8 Olli Jokela – Fast and athletic defender. Made a breakthrough in the F-liiga last season.

Who is a leader on and off the field and why?

#73 Justus Kainulainen – The captain of the team, who is an excellent scorer on the field, but also defends conscientiously. Always demands the best from himself and the team.

Most skillful player?

#2 Aaro Astala – Fast and skilled player with an excellent understanding of the game.

Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?

#72 Markus Salmi – An outstanding striker who respects the players, referees and the game.

Pixbo IBK

Describe your team, and what we should expect from your team during Champions Cup 2025?

Pixbo qualified for the Champions Cup by winning the Swedish Cup last season, demonstrating that they belong among the elite. They further proved their caliber by finishing second in the Swedish Super Final. We are eager to compete with other top floorball teams from leading nations and to show that we are among the best in the world. Pixbo always aims for gold.

Players to watch

Team rookie or young player to look out for on your team and why?

#29 Oscar Hammarqvist is the latest signing from Pixbo’s successful youth academy. As captain, he led Pixbo’s U19 team to the Swedish Championship, was part of the Swedish U19 World Championship team, and has won five important youth championships in the last three years.

Who is a leader on and off the field and why?

#12 Oskar Weissbach is one of the best players on the team and always leads by example. He is one of the most humble and friendly people off the field but a focused and highly skilled player on the field. He is one of the team’s main pillars.

Most skillful player?

#13 Arvid Äse showcased his talent in his first season in the Swedish Super League with 22 goals. Most recently, he was the top scorer at the Czech Open. He is one of the best young strikers in Sweden.

Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best?

#81 Gustav Fritzell – Three times in the past five years—that’s how many Fair Player awards Gustav Fritzell has received from the Swedish Floorball Association.