WC: 2023 Denmark roster talk

[Eye of Ra]

Team right now:

Anders Krogsgaard	19-04-1996	D	26	HC Innsbruck	185	85	R
Christian Wejse	04-12-1998	F	24	Fischtown Pinguins	186	92	R
Christopher Frederiksen	06-10-1994	F	28	Frederikshavn White Hawks	190	91	L
David Madsen	25-01-1999	F	24	Rungsted Seier Capital	187	88	R
Felix Scheel	01-09-1992	F	30	EHC Visp	183	89	L
Gustav Green	21-09-2000	F	22	Rungsted Seier Capital	188	85	L
Jacob Gammelgaard	23-12-1995	D	27	Rungsted Seier Capital	192	94	L
Jonas Brøndberg	26-01-2001	D	22	Kristianstads IK	194	92	L
Jonathan Brinkman	04-07-2001	F	21	Rødovre Mighty Bulls	180	85	L
Kristers Steinbergs	23-03-2005	G	18	Valbo HC	192	90	L
Kristian Jensen	22-01-1996	F	27	Odense Bulldogs	186	96	L
Lucas Andersen	30-01-1999	F	24	Rungsted Seier Capital	188	87	L
Mads Larsen	10-06-1995	D	27	EHC Lustenau	180	82	R
Malte Setkov	14-01-1999	D	24	Rungsted Seier Capital	202	100	L
Matias Lassen	15-03-1996	D	27	Malmö Redhawks	182	88	L
Morten Jensen	01-03-1997	D	26	Rungsted Seier Capital	183	82	L
Nick Olesen	14-11-1995	F	27	Brynäs IF	185	86	L
Nicklas Jensen	06-03-1993	F	30	Rapperswil-Jona (SUI)	191	92	L
Niklas Andersen	20-11-1997	F	25	Fischtown Pinguins (GER)	180	86	L
Nikolaj Krag-Christensen	12-08-1998	F	24	SønderjyskE	191	91	L
Oliver Joakim Larsen	25-12-1998	D	24	Jukurit (FIN)	191	92	R
Oliver Lauridsen	24-03-1989	D	34	Malmö Redhawks	196	108	L
Oscar Fisker Mølgaard	18-02-2005	F	18	HV71 (SWE)	183	74	L
Patrick Galbraith	11-03-1986	G	37	SønderjyskE	183	81	L
Patrick Russell	04-01-1993	F	30	Linköping HC	186	93	R
William Rørth	20-09-1999	G	23	Rødovre Mighty Bulls	178	76	L

Cool too see young talent Fisker Molgaard getting a chance.

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[marras87]

The Danish roster for the two upcoming games against Norway has been announced.

Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (HV 71 - SHL) is away with the U18-team ( WJC-18 D1A) and Mikkel Aagaard's MODO is still involved in the Hockey Allsvenskan' finals, hence they are additions beyond this week.

Same goes for Joachim Blichfeld (Växjö - SHL), Frederik Storm (ERC Ingolstadt - DEL) & Nicolai Meyer (EC Salzburg – ICEHL), since they only recently concluded the season with their respective teams.

A handful of players from the Danish Elite League will likely also receive a call up.

Defenceman Mattias Lassen (Malmö Redhawks - SHL) is curently sitting out this week.

Goaltenders

Frederik Dichow	Frölunda (SHL)
Mathias Seldrup	Esbjerg
William Rørth	Rødovre

Defencemen

Anders Krogsgaard	HC Innsbruck (ICEHL)
Jacob Gammelgaard	Rungsted
Jesper Jensen Aabo	KAC Klagenfurt (ICEHL)
Kasper Bunch Larsen	Missisauga Steelheads (OHL)
Markus Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)
Morten Jensen	Rungsted
Oliver Joakim Larsen	Jukurit (Liiga)
Oliver Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)

Forwards

Christian Wejse	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Christopher Frederiksen	Frederikshavn
Felix Scheel	EHC Visp (SL)
Jonathan Brinkman Andersen	Rødovre
Lucas Andersen	Rungsted
Matthias Martini Asperup	Herlev
Mikkel Bødker	HV71 (SHL)
Nick Olesen	Brynäs (SHL)
Nicklas Jensen	SC Rapperswil (NL)
Niklas Andersen	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Oliver Kjær	Esbjerg
Patrick Russell	Linköping (SHL)
Phillip Schultz	Esbjerg
Victor Cubars	Herlev

Pre-tournament Schedule/Results
Denmark – Sweden 2-4
Denmark – Sweden 0-3
Denmark – Finland 1-3
Denmark – Finland 2-0
Denmark – Norway
Denmark – Norway
Denmark – Slovenia
Denmark - Latvia

Players confirmed out:
Mads Søgaard (G) - Ottawa Senators (NHL) - Injury
Nicholas B. Jensen (D) - Fischtown Pinguins (DEL) - Injury

 

[Eye of Ra]

Phillip Schultz have signed with Mora in Allsvenskan. He gotta be a good one, Mora have good scouting.

 

[jaro]

PERFECT NEWS !!!

 

[marras87]

PERFECT NEWS !!!

As per interview with Danish Media outlet Tv2, Ehlers has confirmed that Winnipeg has cleared him to play so it's his own decision.

From the sound of it, he might not play prior to the start of the tournament, but the plan is to join the Danish team this coming week.

 

[marras87]

The roster for thursday's game against Latvia has been announced.

Most notabaly (in addition to Nikolaj Ehlers), junior center Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (HV 71) has rejoined the team and wingers Joachim Blichfeld (Växjö) and Mikkel Aagaard (MODO) have also been added.

The lack of natural centers, means that a winger or two will be moved inside. But with the recent additions, the roster has moved a lot closer towards being finalized.

Goaltenders

Frederik Dichow	Frölunda (SHL)
George Sørensen	Aalborg
Mathias Seldrup	Esbjerg

Defencemen

Anders Koch	Aalborg
Anders Krogsgaard	HC Innsbruck (ICEHL)
Jacob Gammelgaard	Rungsted
Jesper Jensen Aabo	KAC Klagenfurt (ICEHL)
Kasper Bunch Larsen	Missisauga Steelheads (OHL)
Markus Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)
Matias Lassen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)
Morten Jensen	Rungsted
Oliver Joakim Larsen	Mikkelin Jukurit (Liiga)
Oliver Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)

Forwards

Christian Wejse	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Christopher Frederiksen	Frederikshavn
Felix Scheel	EHC Visp (SL)
Joachim Blichfeld	Växjö Lakers HC (SHL)
Mathias Bau Hansen	Herning
Matthias Martini Asperup	Herlev
Mikkel Bødker	HV71 (SHL)
Mikkel Aagaard	MoDo Hockey (Allsvenskan)
Morten Poulsen	Herning
Nick Olesen	Brynäs IF (SHL)
Nicklas Jensen	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers (NL)
Nicolai Meyer	EC Red Bull Salzburg (ICEHL)
Niklas Andersen	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Nikolaj Ehlers	Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
Oscar Fisker Mølgaard	HV71 (SHL)
Patrick Russell	Linköping HC (SHL)

Pre-tournament Schedule/Results
Denmark – Sweden 2-4
Denmark – Sweden 0-3
Denmark – Finland 1-3
Denmark – Finland 2-0
Denmark – Norway 3-2
Denmark – Norway 5-2
Denmark - Latvia
Denmark – Slovenia

(Notable) Players confirmed out:
Mads Søgaard - Ottawa Senators (NHL) - Injury
Nicholas B. Jensen (D) - Fischtown Pinguins (DEL) - Injury

 

[fredligh]

I always wondered why Denmark is totally incapable of producing any PMD/offensive D. Philip Larsen is the only one coming to mind, even though he is/wasnt that good. Historically, have they even had one being on SHL level? apart from earlier mentioned Larsen, Doesn't even look like they're having something remotely interesting in the pipeline either.

Otherwise they already produced elite wingers, centers and goalies.

 

[Eye of Ra]

have they even had one being on SHL level?

no

Just 2-ways ds and stay-at-home. Jesper Damgaard and Jesper Duus where 2 oldies that was good.

The roster for thursday's game against Latvia has been announced.

Most notabaly (in addition to Nikolaj Ehlers), junior center Oscar Fisker Mølgaard (HV 71) has rejoined the team and wingers Joachim Blichfeld (Växjö) and Mikkel Aagaard (MODO) have also been added.

The lack of natural centers, means that a winger or two will be moved inside. But with the recent additions, the roster has moved a lot closer towards being finalized.

Goaltenders

Frederik Dichow	Frölunda (SHL)
George Sørensen	Aalborg
Mathias Seldrup	Esbjerg

Defencemen

Anders Koch	Aalborg
Anders Krogsgaard	HC Innsbruck (ICEHL)
Jacob Gammelgaard	Rungsted
Jesper Jensen Aabo	KAC Klagenfurt (ICEHL)
Kasper Bunch Larsen	Missisauga Steelheads (OHL)
Markus Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)
Matias Lassen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)
Morten Jensen	Rungsted
Oliver Joakim Larsen	Mikkelin Jukurit (Liiga)
Oliver Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)

Forwards

Christian Wejse	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Christopher Frederiksen	Frederikshavn
Felix Scheel	EHC Visp (SL)
Joachim Blichfeld	Växjö Lakers HC (SHL)
Mathias Bau Hansen	Herning
Matthias Martini Asperup	Herlev
Mikkel Bødker	HV71 (SHL)
Mikkel Aagaard	MoDo Hockey (Allsvenskan)
Morten Poulsen	Herning
Nick Olesen	Brynäs IF (SHL)
Nicklas Jensen	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers (NL)
Nicolai Meyer	EC Red Bull Salzburg (ICEHL)
Niklas Andersen	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Nikolaj Ehlers	Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
Oscar Fisker Mølgaard	HV71 (SHL)
Patrick Russell	Linköping HC (SHL)

Pre-tournament Schedule/Results
Denmark – Sweden 2-4
Denmark – Sweden 0-3
Denmark – Finland 1-3
Denmark – Finland 2-0
Denmark – Norway 3-2
Denmark – Norway 5-2
Denmark - Latvia
Denmark – Slovenia

(Notable) Players confirmed out:
Mads Søgaard - Ottawa Senators (NHL) - Injury
Nicholas B. Jensen (D) - Fischtown Pinguins (DEL) - Injury

Nice with Oscar Fisker Mølgaard. Where is Alexander True, Jonas Rondbjerg?

 

[Nexon]

no

Just 2-ways ds and stay-at-home. Jesper Damgaard and Jesper Duus where 2 oldies that was good.




Nice with Oscar Fisker Mølgaard. Where is Alexander True, Jonas Rondbjerg?

Alexander True is still in AHL play-offs.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I always wondered why Denmark is totally incapable of producing any PMD/offensive D. Philip Larsen is the only one coming to mind, even though he is/wasnt that good. Historically, have they even had one being on SHL level? apart from earlier mentioned Larsen, Doesn't even look like they're having something remotely interesting in the pipeline either.

Otherwise they already produced elite wingers, centers and goalies.

Many countries struggle with it due to the "defenders are there to defend" dogma. For example, who was the best offensive defenseman Russia has produced in almost 15 years between Markov and Orlov? Czechs between Zidlicky and Hronek? And their talent pool is enormous compared to the Danish one. Considering Philip Larsen was pretty damn close to the NHL level, this isn't a huge outlier.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Ehlers - Fisker Molgaard - N.Jensen
Aagaard - True - Blichfield
Bodker - Wejse - Russell
Meyer - Bau Hansen - Olesen

Good wingers. True is really needed.

 

[Miro4Norris]

Wow Ehlers! So the Denmark has best player of the worlds for now? This is getting ridiculous no offence

 

[SoundAndFury]

I understand they are not having best day against Latvia but damn this roster stinks.

 

[Khokhlach86]

Where is Sebastian Dahm?
Has he retired international career?

 

[Kibe]

Wow Ehlers! So the Denmark has best player of the worlds for now? This is getting ridiculous no offence

Rantanen is playing for Finland.

 

[Hanji]

Where is Sebastian Dahm?
Has he retired international career?

Frederik Storm also.

 

[marras87]

Where is Sebastian Dahm?
Has he retired international career?

Yes, he retired after last year's tournament.

Frederik Storm also.

Storm has been added (sole addition) to the team for tuesday's game against Slovenia.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Yes, he retired after last year's tournament.



Storm has been added (sole addition) to the team for tuesday's game against Slovenia.

Storm is a good add

 

[palsoft]

Final roster? Anyone?

 

[marras87]

Final roster? Anyone?

Nothing official yet, but according to Danish Media outlet BT, Mississauga Steelheads' defenceman Kasper Larsen is the odd man out on defence (don't really understand that decision).

Goaltenders

Frederik Dichow	Frölunda (SHL)
George Sørensen	Aalborg
Mathias Seldrup	Esbjerg

Defencemen

Anders Koch	Aalborg
Anders Krogsgaard	HC Innsbruck (ICEHL)
Jacob Gammelgaard	Rungsted
Jesper Jensen Aabo	KAC Klagenfurt (ICEHL)
Markus Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)
Matias Lassen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)
Morten Jensen	Rungsted
Oliver Lauridsen	Malmö Redhawks (SHL)

Forwards

Christian Wejse	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Felix Scheel	EHC Visp (SL)
Frederik Storm	ERC Ingolstadt
Mathias Bau Hansen	Herning
Matthias Martini Asperup	Herlev
Mikkel Bødker	HV71 (SHL)
Mikkel Aagaard	MoDo Hockey (Allsvenskan)
Morten Poulsen	Herning
Nick Olesen	Brynäs IF (SHL)
Nicklas Jensen	SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers (NL)
Nicolai Meyer	EC Red Bull Salzburg (ICEHL)
Niklas Andersen	Fischtown Pinguins (DEL)
Nikolaj Ehlers	Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
Oscar Fisker Mølgaard	HV71 (SHL)
Patrick Russell	Linköping HC (SHL

That leaves one forward to be cut, and that could potentially be Ehlers.

He's traveling with the team to Finland, but apparently there's a couple of issues, including his insurance, which is said to be carrying a hefty price tag.

Hopefully it gets solved.

With how things have looked in the two latest games, it could be a long tournament for Denmark (and not in a good way).

Ehlers won't be the sole answer, but his offensive talents wouldn't hurt.

Pre-tournament Schedule/Results
Denmark – Sweden 2-4
Denmark – Sweden 0-3
Denmark – Finland 1-3
Denmark – Finland 2-0
Denmark – Norway 3-2
Denmark – Norway 5-2
Denmark - Latvia 3-6
Denmark – Slovenia 1-3

(Notable) Players out
Mads Søgaard (G)- Ottawa Senators (NHL) - Injury
Frederik Andersen (G) - Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) - Playoffs
Nicholas B. Jensen (D) - Fischtown Pinguins (DEL) - Injury
Oliver Joakim Larsen (D) - Jukurit (LIIGA) - Injury?
Joachim Blichfeld (F) - Växjö (SHL) - Injury/cut?
Lars Ellers (F) - Colorado Avalanche (NHL) - Opted out
Oliver Bjorkstrand (F) - Seattle Kraken ( NHL) - Playoffs
Jonas Røndbjerg (F) - Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) - NHL Reserve for Vegas
Alexander True (F) - Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) - Playoffs

 

[DingerMcSlapshot]

Jets shouldn't let Ehlers play. No matter what. Guy needs some recovery time. To me it looks like he may even have chronic shoulder problems now. Needs rest.

 

[marras87]

Jets shouldn't let Ehlers play. No matter what. Guy needs some recovery time. To me it looks like he may even have chronic shoulder problems now. Needs rest.

Ehlers has said that Winnipeg has cleared him and it ultimately will be his own decision (could of course change/have changed).

With this being the last tournament with Heinz Ehlers coaching Denmark, Nikolaj is obviously motivated to play, but health should come first and there will be another IHWC's, including one on home-ice in a couple of years.

 

[VILPERI]

Is Dichow a clear No. 1 goalie?

Dont know anything about the other two. Is Dahm injured or what?

 

[marras87]

Is Dichow a clear No. 1 goalie?

Dont know anything about the other two. Is Dahm injured or what?

Dahm has retired from the national team and yes Dichow enters the tournament as the starter.

And to put things into perspective,

Seldrup has yet to start a game at the IHWC-level and Sørensen has two starts back in 2018, so not a lot of starter experienced behind Dichow, and he's the youngest (22 vs 26 & 27 respectively) of the three.

 

[Poiquets]

Let's play a prediction game: Top 3 Point Predictions for the tournament for Danish players?
Feel free to add any reasoning also if needed.

Example:

1. Ehlers 6+3 = 9 pts
2. Boedker 2+7 = 9 pts
3. N. Jensen 4+2 = 6 pts