He shone at the Olympics in Beijing and his increased self-confidence is also shown in his performances at the club.
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Photo: TASR, Jakub Kotian
Juraj Slafkovský during the Olympic bronze celebrations on SNP Square in Bratislava.
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Thanks to his Olympic success, Juraj Slafkovský asked for more time in TPS Turku and is productive.
Yesterday, he decided on the triumph of the TPS in a fight against Kärpät Oulu. He beat Elmeri Eronen’s overtime in overtime and advanced in the fourth game in a row.
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Since the Olympics, where he won the award for the most useful player of the Beijing tournament (MVP), he recorded a 4 + 2 balance in nine duels.
The talented wingman, who will celebrate his 18th birthday on March 30, has played a total of 30 matches in the men’s Liiga this season, scoring 5 goals and 5 assists.
TPS is playing the last duel in the main part on Tuesday. If he wins, he will go to the playoffs from fourth place. In case of loss, IFK Helsinki can skip it.
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From April 11, the tournament of the World Championship A-Group I. Division is on the program in Piešťany. The selection of SR players under the age of 18 there fights for a return to the elite category of the World Cup.
Coach Ivan Feneš also counts on Slafkovsky’s services, but there is a catch. If the TPS succeeds in the Liiga playoffs, it is unlikely that Turku coaches will let him go to the championship.
If nothing unexpected happens, Slafkovský should not be missing from the nomination for the men’s World Championships, which take place in Finland (May 13-29).
An NHL entry draft awaits him in June, where he should occupy a position in the top five. In August, the program again includes a championship for players under 20, which will be played in Canada.
So Slafkovsky is facing a tough period. Fans will keep their fingers crossed for him, especially to avoid injuries.
VIDEO: Juraj Slafkovsky’s goal against Kärpät Oulu
