The Danish ice hockey team is gearing up for their bronze medal match against Sweden at the World Championships, despite a heavy loss to Switzerland in the semi-final. The players are determined to seize this rare opportunity to compete for a World Championship medal.

Goalkeeper Frederik Dichow expressed his eagerness to play and vowed that the team would do everything to make Denmark proud. Nikolaj Ehlers echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that playing for a bronze medal at the World Championships requires no extra motivation.

Ehlers noted that the semi-final defeat does not diminish the overall positive experience of the tournament. He highlighted the team’s quarter-final victory against Canada on home ice and their appearance in the semi-final as accomplishments to be proud of. He also acknowledged the incredible support the team has received from across Denmark.

Looking ahead to the match against Sweden, Dichow acknowledged the strength of the Swedish team, considering them the best in the tournament. He emphasized that Denmark needs to play a perfect game to have a chance at winning. He added that the team feels no pressure and has everything to gain, which he hopes will be an advantage.