Switzerland has offered the Scalp of the Czech Republic in Brno, as part of the Euro Hockey Tour. Patrick Fischer’s men won 5-3 for their last match before the world Cup in Denmark and Sweden, from May 9.
Switzerland finishes 2nd in this four -nations tournament, behind an undefeated Sweden. It is precisely against the Czechs that the selection led by Patrick Fischer will begin his World Cup on Friday in Herning (Denmark). This victory therefore has something to trust it, even if the opponent will be reinforced by the announced arrivals of stars of the caliber of David Pastrnak and Roman Cervenka.
The definitive face of the Swiss national team is not yet known either, insofar as Fischer was still waiting to know the fate and availability of mercenaries evolving in NHL, like Nico Hischier or Nino Niederreiter. The coach will announce his list on Monday.
The players currently in the quota will in any case have not facilitated the choice of the Zugois coach, insofar as several more discreet elements recently highlighted during the solid successes acquired during the weekend, against Finland (8-2) and the Czechie (5-3).
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Simon Knak, with 2 goals and a decisive pass, Tyler Moy, also with 2 successes and an assist, or Dario Rohrbach, last marker on Sunday, to which we can add the defender Dominik Egli, double scorer against the Czechs, showed their will to fight for the last places in the team that will fly to the World Cup.
Another delightful point, Switzerland has, like the day before against the Finn, was able to react after conceding the opening of the score. And above all, she scored goals in quantity (14 in three games). Offensive efficiency had often been pointed out in recent years. Has a click now occur?
In any case, these 2 victories and a short defeat, faced with 3 teams that can claim the world podium, indicate that the silver medalists in the 2024 edition have arms to compete with the best. It will now be a question of converting these beautiful arrangements into success when it really counts.
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