If the playing conditions were the Source of much discussion during the Betano Hockey Games in Brno (catastrophic ice quality, particularly due to the heat), the Czech press did not use this argument to excuse the defeat of its team. national selection during its tournament. Particularly against Switzerland at the end of the competition. Three matches, three defeats, that’s a stain a few days before the opening of the World Cup in Prague and Ostrava.
And then, questions remain regarding the players used, particularly against Switzerland. Already, the tenure of the goalkeeper Lukas Dostal (he is from Brno) instead of Karel Vejmelka made people talk. And then, the offensive efficiency of the Czechs continued to grow… and therefore to worry throughout the weekend. The coach Radim Rulik tried to upset its lines, but without much success. Dominik Kubalik? Inoperative. Roman Cervenka? The veteran can’t do everything. Others? Ugh! Rulik therefore cracked down: twelve players had to pack their bags: the defenders Dominik Masín, Jan Kosťalek, Libor Zabransky and Jiri Tichacekthe attackers Thomas Nosek, Radim Zohorna, Jakub Vrana, Ondrej Kovarcik, Filip Chlapík, Philip Zadina, Robert Kousal And Michael Spacek.
The dismissals of Tichacek and Spacek are debated, as is the forced departure of four NHL players: Nosek (New Jersey), Zadina (San Jose), Vrana (Washington) and Zohorna (Pittsburgh). Some are now waiting for the new coach around the corner.
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