ALL NEWS
Alexander Ovechkin: "We knew the Czech Republic would focus on defence"
26.05.2019
Russian national team forward Alexander Ovechkin spoke about winning bronze at the 2019 IIHF World Championship:
- It was a tight match. In the first period, we knew that the Czech Republic would focus on defence, and that's what happened after they scored twice. After that, Andrei Vasilevskiy saved us in the third frame. To be honest, we had given up a lot of energy on our route to the semi-finals, and we wanted to compete in the showpiece game. Yes, it's only bronze, but what can you do. We needed to be more ruthless with our opportunities.
- It was a tight match. In the first period, we knew that the Czech Republic would focus on defence, and that's what happened after they scored twice. After that, Andrei Vasilevskiy saved us in the third frame. To be honest, we had given up a lot of energy on our route to the semi-finals, and we wanted to compete in the showpiece game. Yes, it's only bronze, but what can you do. We needed to be more ruthless with our opportunities.
Similar news
The RIHF is initiating updates to the injury response protocols at junior level
Following an incident between AKM and Red Machine Junior at youth level, the RIHF is initiating updates to the injury response protocols.
18.11.2025
Zykov will replace Kayumov at the Channel One Cup
A change has been made to the Russia 25 squad for the 2025 Channel One Cup.
18.11.2025
Hockey festival at the Channel One Cup in Novosibirsk!
The Channel One Cup in Novosibirsk really will form a festival of ice hockey!
18.11.2025
Media accreditation for the 2025 Channel One Cup
Accreditation applications for the 2025 Channel One Cup can now be submitted.
17.11.2025
Partners and sponsors
