Floorball is basically indoor hockey played with a wiffle ball. The “rink” is lined by small boards, approximately 1 ft high. The game was very fast paced, much quicker than I had anticipated. I was probably most surprised by the style the goalies played with. Rather than what I will call the crouching position held by an ice hockey goalie, floorball goalies spend the majority of the game on their knees. Just like hockey, the game consisted of three 20 minute periods.
The Jyväskylä team, named Happee, unfortunately lost the game 6-2. It was however still great to be exposed to another sport. Maybe someday it will catch on in Canada!
Action shot!
Faceoff
This picture is for all you readers who don't particularly care for my sports banter. Here is a picture of my snack at the game..a traditional Finnish pulla!
