Photo: Lukáš Filipec, hcocelari.cz
Třinec beat Sparta in the 41st round. In the Steelers’ line-up, the silver juniors Petr Sikora and Matěj Kubiesa were already returning, who in a double interview evaluated not only the match, but also the last hectic days.
With what impressions did you return to the extra league?
Tit: We were certainly looking forward to being back in Třinec. It wasn’t exactly easy, but I think we both enjoyed it.
Tossa: As Siki said, we were really looking forward to coming back. It was a tough match, we had jet lag, so it wasn’t easy at all.
How pleased were you with the welcome from the fans and the club president?
Tit: Yes, we certainly appreciate it, it was very nice and pleasant.
Tossa: A great gesture from the fans and the president. I enjoyed it very much.
Did you have any idea that you would be in the lineup right away?
Tit: We were hoping to get back into the lineup. It was rushed and right after the flight, but I think we both performed well. We are happy that we made it to the winning end with Sparta.
Tossa: Upon our return, we both hoped to return to the lineup. When we knew we were going to start, we were really looking forward to it and we are happy that we won.
“It was a tough match, we had jet lag, so it wasn’t easy at all.”
Peter, you immediately assisted Martin Růžička’s power-play goal…
Růza hit it perfectly, so he actually scored a point for me. (laughs) I’m glad we could both help. It was a 2-0 goal, but unfortunately we then conceded two quick goals, that must not happen. But I think we played a great game.
How did you play together in one formation? It was perhaps the first time in A, wasn’t it?
Tit: I play with Jesa in lane almost all the time. In the junior team and in the national team, so we are used to each other.
Defender Vladimír Dravecký Jr. was with you in the national team, Dravecký Sr. joined you for a couple of substitutions against Sparta.
Tossa: It’s definitely special. It was great that we also played in the championship, too bad the final. Now we are here and we have to play as well as possible for Třinec.
Is it different to play with a younger or older Dravecký?
Tit: No, they are both the same. (laughs)
Tossa: I think so, I agree with Siki.
You have returned back to Třinec, which is now thriving. Is it different from when you left the team?
Tossa: Something has changed, we are more on a winning streak and things have picked up a bit. I think we play well as a team.
“Something has changed, we are more on a winning streak and it has picked up a bit.”
How challenging was the flight from America?
Tit: The flight was delayed, it was difficult. In addition, I personally don’t sleep well on airplanes, I can’t sleep there at all, so I was almost a day without sleep. It wasn’t exactly ideal, but we’ve already caught up. Now we have another four days without a match, which will give us enough time to recover.
Petr, can the leadership role you had in the school help you in Třinec?
Tyjo… It’s hard for me to say anything here in the cabin, to such players, legends. I won’t dare say anything here. But maybe I’ll say something one day. I think it’s a much higher level here and it’s harder to play at this level.
Are you keeping the protective cover out of superstition?
Certainly not. It is still needed. I have a checkup in the next few days so we’ll see what they tell me. I have some damage to my jaw.
“It’s needed for now. I have a checkup in the next few days, so we’ll see what they say. I have some damage to my jaw.”
Peter, was your popularity the same in America in your twenties as it was last year?
I think it was smaller. I have to admit that I had more fun last year in Ottawa, it took more fans there and it was more fun for me.
What about the Canadian opponents?
You have calmed down too. I didn’t get any messages anymore, no one was yelling, so I guess everyone calmed down by now.
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