Ukraine opens U18 Division 1B tournament with emotional win
The Ukrainian men's under-18 team opened their Division 1B tournament on Monday in Italy by defeating Poland, 6-1.
It's been a long journey for Ukraine, one that has seen them travel to Czechia and Switzerland to prepare for the tournament, while facing uncertainty at home due to their country being invaded by Russia.
"All the candidates for the national team worked hard and conscientiously," Ukraine's head coach Olexander Bobkin said during training camp. "Each tried to show his best qualities. The attitude at the camp was top class and the strongest players earned their place on the team."
Bobkin added, "Our entire delegation has fighting spirit. Everyone knows the nightmare that is unfolding in Ukraine and understands the responsibility on the shoulders of Ukrainian athletes. We must show courage and succeed in our hockey war."
Bobkin added, "Our entire delegation has fighting spirit. Everyone knows the nightmare that is unfolding in Ukraine and understands the responsibility on the shoulders of Ukrainian athletes. We must show courage and succeed in our hockey war."
Ukraine will continue their tournament on Tuesday against Italy, before facing Slovenia on Thursday, Hungary on Friday and then will wrap up their schedule on Sunday against Austria. The first place team following the round-robin tournament will be promoted to Division 1A for 2023.
Their journey to this point has not been easy, but #Ukraine's U18 team triumphed over adversity, opening their Div 1B game against Poland with a 6-1 win.
More: https://t.co/yoQVPegmr0 pic.twitter.com/rhBPfk5pm6— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) April 25, 2022
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