“I never dreamed of playing in the National Hockey League (NHL). Moreover, after the first season in the KHL, when I played for Slovan Bratislava, I realized that I wanted to play in this league, that it was my championship. The people here are great, I have a lot of good friends on and off the ice. So why should I change my mind? A lot of people told me that going back to the KHL wasn’t the best choice. But it’s my life, it’s my life. I don’t live to make these people happy. I want to be happy myself,” Klock said.
Asked if he had to stop playing for the Czech national team, Klok replied: “Yes, I realized that if I hadn’t returned to Neftekhimik and if I hadn’t stayed in Europe , I could have participated in the World Cup at home. Cut. But I made my choice. I already had experience competing in the World Championships and the Olympics. I have already played for the national team in all major tournaments. Of course, I’m sorry that I can’t play for the national team anymore. “But I respect the decision of our hockey federation, and they respect my decision,” emphasized Klock.
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Source: Sport
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