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The Slovak hockey players were surprised by the Russian team and after three duels with a full gain of points, they surprisingly lead the A-group of the World Cup. The main word after the favorite scalp was the goalkeeper hero Július Hudáček.
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That way we can defeat anyone
The offspring of Spišská Nová Ves released only one of the 28 Russian shots and won the award for the Player of the match. “We had nothing to lose. We cut them off from cross passes, fired from the tops of the circles or from behind the goal.
They were surprised by the way we play. We didn’t back down, on the contrary, we went hard on them. We were a balanced and perhaps better opponent for the Russians. The boys played great, this way we can beat anyone, “said Hudáček of the duel.
An experienced 32-year-old goalkeeper also commented on the controversial situation that preceded the collected goal: “The line referee saw the pass with his hands. Peripherally I caught it going to whistle. It brought a little emotion, but then I didn’t think about it anymore. ”
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Enormous pressures cause stress and panic for the Russians
Hudáček captured four seasons in the transnational KHL. For the next three years, Spartak Moscow was a unit: “It is a specific and great victory for me. I know all the Russian representatives, their general manager was my GM and their goalkeeping coach worked with me in Spartacus. ”
Silver from the 2012 World Championships is well acquainted with the Russian mentality: “I know what huge pressures there are on them. When they do not dominate after the 2nd period, they are in stress and panic. We tried to use it, it was our first big test.
We did not play preparatory meetings with the best. After the match with Austria, I said that we play junior hockey with mistakes. Our game went one level up, the boys are learning. I think MS will help everyone in their careers. ”
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Slovaks can play in good KHL teams
The three-time champion of Slovakia does not yet know where he will work in the next season: “Today I did not catch on for a new contract, in Russia they know me after those years. However we showed that Slovaks can play in good KHL teams.
They want Swedes or Finns more and they think that we and the Czechs are worse. That is not true and we have confirmed it today. I believe that the victory over their biggest stars will open the door to the KHL for more Slovaks. “
Hudáček added one remorse during the evaluation: “We talked to play as weak as possible. And even though we only gave them two power-ups, we have to avoid such fouls. ”
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We believe a lot now
Slovaks with the full number of points lead the table after three meetings. Hudáček hampered the euphoria: “She is present, but we have experienced coaches, they will put the team together. We also need to be pleased, two days off will come in handy.
We have a lot of confidence now, but we must continue our work. I really like the style we play. The coaches adapted the selection of players to this and put it together well.
We are not looking at medals, but at the next match. Maybe even 12 points is not enough to advance. The quarterfinals are close, but still far away. The next fight is important for us, the Swiss have one of the best teams in the tournament. I believe that we will still win some matches and it will be a nice championship for us. ”
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Hudáček and his one-year-old goalkeeper, Branislav Konrád, belong to the four-thirties in the selection of Craig Ramsay. “It’s a new and funny experience. I was usually the younger one, “laughed the keeper of the goal.
Kelemen went to show Zvolen hockey
Among other things, the goalkeeper highlighted the contribution of the young men. Miloš Kelemen, the author of the opening goal, sat to his left on the post-match press. The 21-year-old winger made his debut in the senior national team.
“I was told to board yesterday. I slept without problems, I did not allow myself pressure. I went to show the game, which I presented in Zvolen. Before the first shift, I felt a little nervous, it gradually improved. In the end, it was an excellent premiere, “Kelemen praised.
After two days off, the Slovak hockey players will start the fourth duel at the World Championships on Thursday from 3:15 pm against Switzerland, which is still 100% so far.
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