The blue-yellows will face Italy, Poland, Estonia, Korea and Japan
Head coach of the Ukrainian national ice hockey team (U-20) Alexander Bobkin commented on the upcoming World Championship in division 1B, which will be held in Poland. According to him, each of the rivals has its own strengths and weaknesses.
“After the youth teams of France and Slovenia moved up to Group 1A at the end of the 2021 World Cup and there were changes in our division 1B, the management of the FHU made it clear what they expect from our team to increase in the class. Hockey players have been aware of this task since the first training camp, which took place in Kosice a month ago.”
“The main competitor? I’ll name Italy, although all plus/minus opponents should be well prepared for the tournament. We are playing the first match of the tournament with the Italians, and it will be a key one for us.”
“The Asian teams of Japan and Korea are traditionally well versed tactically and will observe strict discipline. I emphasize that it is always difficult for us to play against the Asians at any level and we definitely shouldn’t expect an easy walk.”
“I think the Estonian national team, which has a strong year of birth in 2004, will be in perfect order. Well, Poland is a traditionally uncompromising and prickly team that will play at home and therefore will definitely represent a formidable force. In the match with each of the opponents, it will be necessary to keep the concentration for the entire 60 minutes of playing time and complete the coaching tasks.”
The 2022 World Cup will take place from December 11 to 17 in Bitom, Poland. Ukraine’s rivals will be Italy (December 11, 21:00 Kyiv time), Poland (December 12, 17:30), Estonia (December 14, 21:00), Korea (December 16, 21:00) and Japan (December 17). , 21:00).
Source: Sportarena
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