In the final match of the world ice hockey championship in Prague Russian team led by Oleg Znarka conceded with a score of 1: 6, the national team of Canada. After the game, head coach, officials and players in hot pursuit of their views on the match.
«I believe that we did not have enough emotion and effort. We had a chance if scored first. Mozyakin could score, Ovechkin … Many children were traumatized. Championship for us was very difficult. In Ostrava, we lost to the Americans, Finns in shootouts – said after the match Oleg Znarok. –
quarterfinal game against Sweden was a very difficult tournament for us could finish. Then they beat the Americans and came to the silver. We had not enough. I congratulated the boys and silver. Thank you very much, that cheered us. We played for the fans. ”
Do not become sprinkle ashes and president of the Russian Hockey Federation Vladislav Tretiak, who has called the final yield in the final match of the championship a success:
«Today was not our day. Silver is a normal result for us. Our team was worthy of gold, but Canada has been stronger. They have implemented all the points, and we – no. Plus we have a lot of injuries. In the locker room the infirmary, all bandaged, after the war. However, the team showed character.
In Canada, more than class players, what can I say. Today, we are lagging behind them in the culture of the pass. There are moments, but … By the coaching staff do not have questions, I congratulated all. And sports minister Vitaly Mutko congratulated the team. We always want to take the gold, but silver – this is also normal. 1: 6 – is, of course, a lot. I hope that the coaches will make the right conclusions, “- said the functionary.
The two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov did not miss the opportunity to talk about the general level of hockey in the country :
«We have quality players. It is a system failure, what we talked about even after the Olympic Games in Sochi. World Championship in Minsk, we cheated a little bit. It is clear that the team arrived there with not the strongest part.
I do not want to belittle the victory, but experts have yet to understand. Just some people had to go to an event more critical. ”
Do not shirked from speaking to the press and the striker and the “Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin, who flew on two decisive match after insulting defeat in overtime seventh game of the Stanley Cup,” New York Rangers “:
«We had our chances, we had to score their moments. In the first period was a more open game moments were at Mozyakina and me. If scored first, it would have been a different game. In the second period, we, frankly, have failed. Caused only one shot. Canada has masterovitaya team superplayer lot. It turns out that we have to strive for. I do not regret that I came to Prague just two games. We have a World Cup a lot of injuries. And dropped such experienced fighters like Medvedev and Zaripov. ”
To express the opinion and Russia captain Ilya Kovalchuk:
«Of course, the chances of winning are. Canada reacted to the overly respectful, some shyness was mistaken in the neutral zone a lot. So hard to win. Bobrowski can catch 15 shots in the period, but this is not the case. For me, one winner, and the silver and bronze medals – it is just a symbol. ”
«Probably, psychologically, they were better prepared for the final. Of course, like gold. The disappointment after such a great defeat. Still, this is Canada, the World Cup finals. Remembering the Olympics in Vancouver, which is watched on television, the match seemed to like. Whether the excitement to say whether something else – said the top scorer of the Russian team Evgeny Dadonov. –
Perhaps, loaded at the gate they had more. But when the second period conceded three goals, it was difficult to win. But the team still struggled to the end. ”
Head coach Todd McLellan Canadian frankly enjoyed great moment of triumph after the tournament:
«Winning is always good. Especially nice to win in the finals with a difference in the strong Russian team. It is not a victory with a score of 3: 2, and the destruction with the score 6: 1, and it fulfills our ambition.
We were able to write their names into history. We started just as a group of players who came to training camp. But every day was becoming more united team, which eventually revealed the final match. I am proud of the team. We have a team of talented players was more than enough, but only without the talent and the commitment did not win. ”
«With each match in the tournament, we added, causing each other to become even better. It helped us to play in a group with the Swedish team when we won, giving the score 0: 3 after the first period. Everyone was always working for the team, “- said the captain,” maple leaf “Sidney Crosby.
27-year-old Canadian has become the 26th member of the Triple Gold Club, which can enter the players and coaches who have won the Stanley Cup, the Olympics and the World Cup:
«To win the World Cup and become a member of the Triple Gold Club was important for me. I’ve talked about it with Jason Spezza, who had previously twice in the finals of the Russian team was losing. ”
Details spoke to reporters himself Jason Spezza, noted the importance of the World Cup:
«We are ready for the final very well. We played at high speeds and were aimed at the gate. We know how fast and attacking team in Russia. Do not give such players like Malkin, Ovechkin and Tarasenko, room for maneuver. If you give them space, then you pay for it. We played his football and he has brought us success.
We have come to the Czech Republic for the gold medals. When the team joined Sidney Crosby, it was obvious. It is important for us. Canada – a great hockey country, and we want to show it. Yes, very important to Canadians the Stanley Cup, but the World Cup we want to win. This is a great opportunity to improve season after failing in the NHL. Being a champion – a great honor. I’ll come there next season on the World Cup in Russia? I do not know, I hope, will fight in the playoffs. ”
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