For example, Petr Sýkora, Patrik Eliáš, or Radek Bonk lost the unforgettable golden Nagan campaign. “That was a brilliant center. There were young people who were already quality hockey players. “There were a lot of names in the game,” reveals Lener, adding that perhaps the coaches were clear about the goalkeepers. “Čechmánek was a clear number two, he was ready and able to jump in at any time. He was in great shape,” states the experienced hockey expert.
Moderator Honza Homolka, chief commentator of O2 TV mentions the name of the experienced Petr Klíma. Was he also considered? “Peter and I talked about it now. Even he himself felt a little, not that he was past his zenith, but that he didn’t have the drive. It was one of the names… But Ivan Hlinka also thought that there would already be a lot of guys from Lithuania,” reveals Lener.
Hit with hockey expert Slavomír LenerVideo: Sport.cz
It stands to reason that each of the nominated players played a part in the fact that the sensational gold was finally celebrated at the end of the tournament. All the players were humble and according to Lener, it would be the same no matter what name appeared in the nomination.
Legendary goalkeeper Dominik Hašek for the final with the Russians in Nagano. Contribution from the program PříklepVideo: Sport.cz
“Whoever would be nominated there would adapt to the team. See what role Jirka Dopita, a brilliant player who was used to pulling Vsetín, took on. With what nobility, humility, greatness, he proved it during every shift. He also went with Stráča to get weakened. Everything was done for the team. Everyone adapted, forwards, backwards, including Jarda Jagr.
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