NBHF's advent calendar 2024 - Door 20

This article was translated by AI. The original article is written in Norwegian.

Pål Bakken was hiding behind yesterday’s door. Christmas Eve is approaching at breakneck speed, but luckily we still have some treats left. Who do we find behind door 20?

1. What is/was your favourite combination or trick?

I can’t quite remember what it’s called, but it’s from the left defenceman to the winger. It’s on the opposite side of what Frode usually does, so maybe we could call it a “reverse bulldozer”? Works once in ten tries. The main goal is to spread fear.

2. What is your favourite lunch at a table hockey tournament?

Nothing beats a hot meal followed by something sweet. A lot of people make the mistake of underestimating the latter.

3. Which tournament did/do you most enjoy travelling to?

Jæren is clearly the favourite. There’s something about the special table hockey culture there – nice people, a great atmosphere, and hosts who always go that extra mile.

4. What is your best table hockey moment?

That time Hans Østerman asked whether Jørn Moldvær also knew that “fantastic shot” I used against Østerman.

5. When do you get up in the morning if the tournament starts at 10:00, and it’s a 15-minute trip to the venue?

Seven thirty. I like to have plenty of time for breakfast and, most importantly, to make sure everything else is out of the system before the tournament starts. Nobody wants to take a dump mid-tournament.