The homecomer Silfverberg has, with his nine goals and eleven assists so far, been a strong contributing reason to the newcomer Brynäs' success in SHL and surprisingly tops the table after 25 played matches.
Therefore, many hockey fans were likely looking forward to seeing the 34-year-old again in "Blue and Yellow" in the tournament that starts on Thursday – but that will not happen.
Silfverberg, who was selected for the first time since the World Championship in Tampere 2023, has declined. The reason for the decline is currently unclear. National team captain Sam Hallam has called in Timrå's Sebastian Hartmann as a replacement.
Three Crowns will begin the Swiss Hockey Games against Switzerland on Thursday, December 12. Then Finland awaits on Saturday, and finally the Czech Republic on Sunday.
