Associated Press
7/31/2004
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Former NHL most valuable player Peter Forsberg has been cleared by doctors to play for Sweden in the World Cup of Hockey beginning late next month in Europe and North America.
"I've seen my doctors in the last few days in Montreal and Denver, and they said I could start working out at 100 per cent," the 31-year-old Colorado Avalanche forward told Swedish tabloid Expressen's Web site Saturday.
Forsberg, the league's MVP last year, underwent stomach-muscle surgery eight weeks ago in Montreal.
"Sometimes I'm still a little bit stiff, but my doctors say rehab will take up to 10 weeks, so I have two weeks before I'll be 100 per cent," Forsberg said.
"Naturally I'm happy. You're always a bit worried after an operation, but now I know I can take the next step. That's nice."
Forsberg will fly to Sweden on Tuesday and said he plans to work out for the first time late that afternoon with MoDo Hockey, the Swedish Elite League team he played for before heading to North America. He will travel to Stockholm on Aug. 19, when the Swedish World Cup team is scheduled to open training camp.
Forsberg last played for Sweden at the World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic earlier this year. Canada beat Sweden 5-3 on May 9 to win the tournament.
In the World Cup of Hockey, Sweden is in the European pool with the Czechs, Finland and Germany. Finland plays the Czechs in the opener Aug. 30 in Helsinki.
Canada is in a group with Russia, Slovakia and the United States, which won the inaugural World Cup in 1996. The Canadians open their tournament Aug. 31 against the U.S. at Bell Centre in Montreal.
Forsberg, Sundin, Naslund & Lidstrom = 4 of the top 10 or 12 hockey players in the worldright now! Then throw in Alfie etc... they could def. win the World Cup. Goaltending can be an issue however but there Offence may be more than enough!!
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Forsberg cleared to play for Sweden
Started by PortBeach13, Jul 31 2004 01:43 PM
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Posted 31 July 2004 - 02:07 PM
Well that's good news for Sweden...they'll need him if they want to get far. :tu: 
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Posted 31 July 2004 - 04:45 PM
I agree, Forsberg is going to improve Sweden's team; he's a great player to have on their roster.
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Posted 31 July 2004 - 06:17 PM
:drool: :drool: :drool: I'm so glad the Vikings surgery went welll. I just love the big kid!!!! Diving and all, he is just one entertaining and hard working player. Fun to watch...... 
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Posted 31 July 2004 - 06:17 PM
Surprised Forsberg isn't on the Swedish Diving Team for the Summer Olympics...
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Posted 31 July 2004 - 06:23 PM
QUOTE (Dark Knight @ Jul 31 2004, 07:17 PM)
Surprised Forsberg isn't on the Swedish Diving Team for the Summer Olympics...
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Posted 02 August 2004 - 11:14 AM
Hi Baltic and Veca, knew you'd be happy with the news. BTW, where did you get your new moving avatars? They are tres cool!
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Posted 02 August 2004 - 01:24 PM
that´s great news for sweden if he his fit he is the best player!!
and than together with naslund,alfredsson and naslund in the powerplay!!!
holy moly!!
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and than together with naslund,alfredsson and naslund in the powerplay!!!
holy moly!!
dig :tu:
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