USA Floorball to form a U19 Men team.

USA Floorball to form a U19 Men team.

This is a historic moment for USA Floorball and an important part of the growth strategy in the US.

At the last USA Floorball board meeting in early January, it was decided to add a U19 Men's team with the aim to participate and compete at the World Championship, 2015 in Helsingborg, Sweden. To be able to compete players need to have a US Passport and be born after January 1st, 1996 but not later than December 31st, 1999.

This decision is part of the long-term strategy for Floorball in the US and an important step to make sure the growth of the sport continues.

Jonas Laeben, Northeast Area Director based out of New York has been assigned as General Manager and is currently working on forming a team to make this a reality.

"The work in the US has already started but with the right goals and team in place we will assure to accomplish greater things for the sport here in the US. We have already been in contact with some people with major influences and look forward to present this as soon as possible." Says Jonas.

"This is very exciting news and a major milestone for US Floorball as an organization. I'm personally very honored to be a part of this historical event in US Floorball."

"The creation of the Men's U19 team marks a new era of Floorball players, the next generation of the US National Floorball team. From this development we will be able to promote US born and based players, like we have never done before. I wish Jonas and his staff all the best of luck!" Says Calle Karlsson, President USA Floorball.

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