“Especially the last season was bad. Nobody likes to finish in March. I am convinced that this time we will go much further and enjoy the playoffs again. I will do my best for it,” says Zaťovič. The arrivals of goalkeeper Furch, defenders Kundrátek, Ščotka and Hrbas and forwards Flek, Koblížek and Strömberg give him the right to be optimistic. “They are mostly seasoned fighters who have considerable experience in knockout battles in leagues from different countries. As we chat in the booth, everyone has exactly the same desire as I do,” he gratefully acknowledges.
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He is delighted to have met his longtime friend Tomáš Kundrátek on the same team in advanced hockey age. “We are both from Přerov, we have known each other for a long time. When Kometa first contacted him, he came back to me and I advised him to finally nod to the offer. After all, I need a driver for trips to Brno for training sessions and matches “, laughs 37-year-old Zaťovič. He is happy that they are now in the same cabin. “Tomáš is a very high quality defender vehicle, which he demonstrated in Třinec and Nároďak. The more players like him are in Komet, the stronger we will be,” it is clear.
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Martin Zaťovič (center) with the new Komety jersey.Photo: hc-kometa.cz
He is sure that the current Brno team is much better than in the last extra year of the league. “This is especially true in the defensive phase. However, the names on the card do not guarantee good results. It will be important what we show on the ice. The first matches will already indicate a lot,” Zaťovič looks forward to Thursday’s premier duel with Karlovy Vary.
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The fact that the people of Brno did not achieve amazing results in the preliminary matches and even suffered a hefty 1: 7 defeat in Ostrava is not a great science. “Just two weeks ago, we were working hard on our physical abilities and were also getting used to a slightly different style of play under the guidance of coach Pešout. Last year we won almost everything in preparation, and then we joined. season did not go well for us. I wish this time it was the other way around, “he wishes.
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Zaťovič will no longer play in the elite attack formation of the Comets with the American gunner Mueller, unexpectedly transferred to Vítkovice. Most likely his place will be taken by the seventeen-year-old youth representative Eduard Šalé. “Peter Holík and I want to help him get used to men’s hockey. He is a similar talent to Martin Nečas a few years ago. He has a great career. If he works hard on himself and gains a few extra pounds, he will have a very promising future.” , says the Brno leader.
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