Hartley: We understand the importance of the game against Norway

For the Latvian hockey team, the US national team caused problems in its defensive zone, but nothing ends with this match, and the whole team is aware that Friday’s game against Norway will be very important, head coach Bob Hartley said at the post-match press conference.

It has already been reported that Latvian hockey players conceded to the US national team with a result of 2: 4, which scored two goals in two minutes in the second period. Already on Friday, the Latvian national team will play its fifth game in the tournament with Norway.

“We can talk about mental fatigue, we can talk about physical fatigue. Each team has to go through such a calendar. This is where the character comes in. We trust our players,” Hartley explained. “Today we played against a good team that caused problems in our area. We understand the importance of tomorrow’s game and we need to be prepared.”

In the match played in the Latvian national team, Renārs Krastenbergs scored his first goal in the world championships, who was active throughout the match and was recognized as the best player.

“Krastenberg is a good fighter, he is a simple person, he wants to learn and he has a good attitude. I think he will be the leader of the team in the future. He always asks questions, he has a good litter and he has become stronger than two years ago. I am very happy about him, “said the Latvian national team coach.

Hartley was pleased to learn that from June 1, spectators will be able to attend the World Cup games. The total number of spectators in the “Arena” Riga “will not exceed 2660 people, but in the Olympic Sports Center – 1058 people.

“I’ve been training here for a long time, I know the fans here and their support. The sooner the better,” said the coach. “They give energy and support. Without spectators, it’s not even that. It’s an important part of the game. They give excitement and noise.