Finnish media reports a war of words ahead of the rival meeting on Monday night.
Sweden captain Sam Hallam watches the Finnish match.
Nogå som Hans finske motsvarighet Jukka Jalonen tar med ro.
According to the largest finska kvällstidningen Ilta-Sanomat så riktar Sam Hallam-Stark critic Mott dit Finnish spelsättet.
– We must emphasize the flankers, because they do not have a passing game. They just set up imp. So we’re going to fill in the edges a lot, says Sam Hallam in a long interview with MTV Urheilu.
It’s a stunning statement, they write, given how Finland has dominated in recent seasons with quality passing and puck control.
– I haven’t even heard of him. I don’t know if it’s a media game or what. It doesn’t matter, says Jukka Gallonen to Elta Sanomat.
Don’t want to lose the disc
At the start of the tournament, Finland faced severe pressure on their slopes.
They were forced to play the puck along the edges rather than through the middle zone.
– It doesn’t necessarily lead to control of the puck, but we get a puck in the midfield and the opposition attackers don’t get a bonus. I’d rather see this than lose the disc, says Jukka Jalonen.
Gain respect for Sweden
Finland’s national idol following the national team’s successes in turn honors Tre Kronor under Sam Hallam.
He believes that the Swedes have a game that is wiser and more varied than its predecessor, Johan Garbinlöf.
– Sweden is now playing more of the required game. It’s more versatile. Previously, Sweden went more south and north, now its game is much more diverse. Sweden is now a more challenging opponent than before, says Jukka Jalonen.
He kept clean sheets in two matches
As captain of the Finnish FA, Jukka Jalonen has collected three gold medals and one gold in the OS.
Sam Hallam wins his first championship as captain of the national team and has three SM gold medals as head coach at Växjö.
Tre Kronor started the World Cup in Tampere 1-0 against Germany and 5-0 against Austria.
Finland is 1-4 against the United States and 4-3 against Germany in the first two rounds of the group stage.
