Kim Viljanen and Marko Kantele will form their dangerous pairing for the fifth year running. In addition, Magnus Caris will return for Sweden after a one year absence at the World Cup; he will partner Dennis Nilsson who will be making his third appearance. Also, Per Laursen will retain his ever-present record in the tournament; he is part of the only Nordic and Baltic team that will include a debutant with Niels Heinsøe set to partner the Dane.