A prepare experience within the morning, a brief break for lunch and first contact with the ice within the O2 Enviornment within the afternoon. That is what this system regarded like Slovakian hockey gamers in a free day, on which they might not be dragged off.
The quarter-finals await them of the 2024 World Hockey Championships. On this, they’ll problem Canada, with whom they superior to the semi-finals in 2012, of their final medal success.
SIMON GERMAN he was solely eight years previous on the time. Right this moment he’s already the chief of the group, and even in opposition to the favorites he will probably be one of many busiest defenders.
What are your first impressions of the O2 area?
It wasn’t the perfect ice, however we’re relying on that. I do not know if anybody has been on the ice at present, however it wasn’t cleared after we arrived. Nevertheless, I can’t decide it from one coaching session. There is not any time for excuses, we have had sufficient and we’re used to it. I consider that we are going to be prepared and provides the perfect efficiency.
How does this corridor have an effect on you?
I’ve performed right here as soon as earlier than. It is a good discipline. We’ll play the NHL right here, I am actually wanting ahead to it, lots of people will come to look at.
Identical with America. I believe that type fits us and if we play our recreation we’ll bother them till the tip. I consider in a miracle.
Will you’ve got a bonus which you could solely shock?
Sure, there will probably be no extra stress on us. We should always have progressed to the semi-finals and now we’re simply going to get pleasure from it.
Tomáš Tatar warned to not get mad in entrance of such an viewers.
We have gone loopy a couple of occasions and it did not work out. The final match was additionally a lesson, we went loopy at 0:2 and it resulted in a debate. We all know what we’ve got to play for and I consider we’ll succeed. I believe we’re effectively positioned.
Will you additionally struggle for Martin Pospíšil, who was sadly injured and may not assist?
It is rather unfortunate. When he performs his wonderful hockey, one thing at all times occurs to him. However I consider that he’ll come to the brand new season, that he’ll come ready and that he’ll present what he has within the NHL.
Šimon Nemec earlier than the Slovakia – USA match in Group B on the 2024 Ice Hockey World Cup (Credit score: Palo Gašpar / Sportnet).
Will you’re taking the quarter-finals as revenge on Bedard?
In any respect. We won’t take it that means. I do not care who performs for them, we do not deal with that. They’ve a whole lot of high quality gamers like us. Being a foreigner is a bonus for us.
That is your third senior WC last, are you able to study from the earlier two losses?
As they are saying, till the third, the perfect. Lots may be improved. The primary yr we stored up with the Individuals for some time, however we did not have many alternatives. Then Finland and I have been profitable 2-0 after the primary interval and ultimately it was an unfortunate loss. I believe we’ve got discovered our classes and we’re prepared.
Have you ever met New Jersey teammate Dawson Mercer but?
Not but. We aren’t in touch a lot. Let’s have a look at if we will meet on the resort. If not, a minimum of we’ll see one another after the sport. However I am not centered on enjoying there.
How was the prepare journey to Prague?
It is significantly better than a lot cramming into one bus. It went quick, we bought some sleep and we’re performed right here.
When was the final time you traveled by prepare?
I went to New York every single day by prepare. After we went on journeys, I discovered it was higher this manner. I usually journey this manner in America.
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