The Czechs competed with Germany in preparation for the championship in two Euro Hockey Challenge matches in Chomutov. In mid-April, they won high 6: 2 at first, but lost 0: 2 in retaliation.
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The Czech national team defeated the same opponent in the quarterfinals of the World Championships three years ago, but then they finished fourth and did not reach the medal again. The last time the precious metal was acquired was in 2012.
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The remaining quarter-final pairs are Sweden – Canada, Finland – Slovakia and Switzerland – USA.
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