Juraj Slafkovský became the absolute winner of the Athlete of the Year award for the fourth time in his career. He received the award on Thursday, August 13, at a ceremonial gala evening at the Kunsthalle in Košice, where the prestigious award was relocated after years from Bratislava. STVR (Spravy) ↗
The Montreal Canadiens forward also received the award for the best Slovak forward. He has had a successful season, during which he made further progress in the world's best league and was also among the leaders of the Slovak national team at a well-attended international tournament. According to available information, there was no doubt about his triumph, although defenseman Martin Fehérváry again posed significant competition for him. SITA ↗
Among the other award winners was goaltender Samuel Hlavaj, who after a year again received the award for the best goaltender. The award for the best coach was presented to Vladimír Országh. Durmis was also among the award recipients. The gala evening also included the induction of Michal Handzuš and Craig Ramsay into the Hall of Fame. hnonline.sk ↗
With his fourth overall triumph, Slafkovský confirmed his position as the most prominent figure in contemporary Slovak hockey. The coming period will be followed mainly in connection with his performances in Montreal and his role in the national team, which expects from him continued growth and leadership influence. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗
Slafkovský Won Athlete of the Year Award for the Fourth Time
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Slafkovský štvrtýkrát ovládol anketu Hokejista roka na Slovensku, Fehérváry mu opäť dýchal na chrbát
SITA
| 22:00 13.08.
Všetci vedia, po čom v Montreale a na Slovensku túžime. Čaká nás najťažší krok, vyhlásil Slafkovský
ekonomika.pravda.sk
| 05:45 14.08.
Slafkovský opäť kraľuje slovenskému hokeju. Štvrtýkrát sa stal Hokejistom roka a pridal aj ďalšie ocenenie
ta3.com
| 22:12 13.08.
Juraj Slafkovský opäť kraľuje slovenskému hokeju. Už štvrtýkrát získal prestížne ocenenie
hnonline.sk
| 22:11 13.08.
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