Hockey World Championship

One eye cries, and the opposite laughs as a result of we had been shut. Perhaps one shot was lacking with ten minutes to go. If we had scored, we in all probability would have stored it. Alternatively, it was additionally lengthy as a result of the opponent was of excellent high quality and didn’t allow us to into clear conditions. He was of higher high quality, he had extra character, he was extra expert, stronger on the puck, he received private battles. We could not get via this. We have now gained expertise, I feel it is going to be a great begin for our younger guys to a greater profession, to raised leagues. I’m certain that certainly one of them shall be drawn, somebody will turn into increased after which they will turn into leaders of the Polish nationwide crew. Then they determine on video games like Micajlis did.

That is why I say that one eye laughs, and the opposite one cries. I’m very blissful that we had been in a position to compete with glorious groups, their high quality was at a very excessive stage. Within the case of America or the Swedes, there was no secondary election. The Slovaks are sturdy right here, the Latvians received bronze final yr, the Germans even received silver. Simply nice high quality that the boys from the Polish league had been up towards. Earlier than the competitors, I did not know what it will seem like, it was an enormous unknown. I’m happy with the sport and the outcomes. We have to get expertise and construct people who will play in higher tournaments after which determine these robust video games.

High quality and uniqueness. The French had extra of them, at this time it was damaged once more by the people on the Kazakhstan aspect, which had fourteen gamers from the KHL. They’ve two gamers from Magnitogorsk, who’re among the many richest golf equipment within the competitors. We did not play equal opponents. That is why we solely bought a couple of targets and lack of factors. However…, two years in the past we performed Serbia and at this time we’re right here, that’s to…, sorry for the phrase, unbelievable. It is a massive distinction.

We could not be even when I needed to. It was clear that it will be an enormous burden for the goalkeepers and we do not have one who may catch 5 video games in such a short while. Johnny Murray is 35 years previous, Tomáš Fučík was in aim as soon as, however per week earlier than the match he was sick and taking antibiotics. We could not use it anymore, which makes me unhappy. He confirmed himself very nicely towards the Slovaks. If he was wholesome, we might in all probability rotate solely two video games and take the third one as quantity two. We did what we may. I would not change a factor about our choices.

Nice promotion, an commercial for a Polish spectator who was not concerned about hockey. There was a full corridor right here, 9 thousand folks, and perhaps 5 hundred of them had been enjoying hockey for the primary time. They bought to know the ambiance, they will see the extent of the sport. Polish tv did not have broadcasting rights, non-public tv took it, they did checks an hour earlier than and after the match, that they had specialists, they analyzed the data, they defined to the followers what it was about it was. We have now good suggestions on every little thing, that we did a great job.

That is my first time on the World Elite Championship, I actually admire it. As a nationwide crew coach, I may lead the crew towards groups like USA, Sweden, Germany, Slovakia, who’ve skilled coaches with wealthy careers. I’m very honored and really blissful to be right here. I’ve a contract for an additional yr, we’ll see what occurs. We are going to sit on the committee and see if they’re happy. The contract is one factor, the remainder is one other.

I feel sure, we now have the standard for it. We’d like a little bit of renewal, we now have a number of younger lads who’re ready, and however, a number of who’re ending their nationwide crew profession. When somebody takes care of those younger folks, offers them an opportunity and nurtures their individuality, then they are going to determine on these tough video games. It’s a course of. It isn’t simply that you simply come from someplace, put collectively a crew and play. We solely have two pure goalkeepers, the others are all boys introduced up in Poland. We have now twenty stadiums and 9 groups within the league as nicely. And 500 gamers, that is superior. Canada selects from 500 NHL gamers.

The ambiance and the sport with America. It was superb, the lads put in a incredible efficiency, the gang helped us and two thirds had been incredible. Then we misplaced some energy. The entire competitors was nicely organized, every little thing is working because it ought to. It was an awesome hockey expertise for me and the entire crew. And I imagine for the viewers as nicely. If the younger guys had been watching, and even right here, we are going to come out higher than soccer.