The defender of the championship trophy broke away from the used power play in both the opening and second battles of the series. In both cases, Andrej Nestrašil scored. “I hoped and believed that we would be able to score the first goal this time. It would be a little better, but unfortunately. They gave him again in a power play seven seconds before the end of the second period. But we didn’t pack it, we said to ourselves that there is still a chance, we played good hockey, “the Vítkovice goalkeeper mused.
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Despite two defeats, the Vítkovič family do not return to their ice, where they will play on Wednesday (from 7 pm) and Thursday (at 5 pm), with their heads down. “Certainly not. Both matches were quite balanced in terms of play and decided small details. Used Třinec power plant. We don’t pack anything. We go home, rest for two days and go win another match. Třinec is a very good opponent, but you can play with him. Now they have won twice here, so we can also succeed twice at home, “Stezka emphasized.
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Derby matches between Vítkovice and Třinec are always intense. In the playoffs, where rivals meet for the fifth time in history, especially. But there were not many faults to see. “No one wants to give the opponent a power play because we have now been convinced that they can decide. I think the judges are well aware that these are derby matches. And they handle it very well. Emotions are part of the playoffs, they are played on the edge for sixty minutes, “said Stezka.
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Vítkovice went to fight with the trophy defender after a one-day rest after a series with Olomouc in the preliminary round. In addition, they were bothered by viruses. “Everyone is tired, but lust and will prevail. Everyone can be seen in the locker room, and this charges you for further work and matches. But we have to start scoring goals. We scored one goal in two matches. There must be more in order to win. I believe that we will focus on that now, two days is enough time, “said goalkeeper Vítkovic.
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