The Slovak national ice hockey team will be strengthened at the upcoming World Championship in Switzerland by forward Martin Pospíšil of the Calgary Flames. The player confirmed his participation on Friday after a meeting with overseas journalists, telling reporters plainly: "I'm going." hnonline.sk ↗ teraz.sk ↗
Pospíšil is the second confirmed reinforcement for the Slovak national team from the NHL, after forward Adam Sýkora of the New York Rangers. His decision to take part in the championship represents great news for Slovak hockey, since until recently there had been a big question mark hanging over his participation. sme.sk ↗
This will be Pospíšil's second appearance at a World Championship during his hockey career. Reinforcement from NHL ranks is key for the ambitions of the Slovak national team at the tournament, which will take place in Switzerland. At the same time, it confirms that the national team is gradually receiving confirmations from its key players active in the overseas professional league. sport.pravda.sk ↗
Martin Pospíšil confirms participation in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland
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Martin Pospíšil posilní Slovensko na svetovom šampionáte: Idem
teraz.sk
| 07:47 18.04.
Martin Pospíšil posilní Slovensko na svetovom šampionáte. Idem, povedal novinárom
hnonline.sk
| 07:13 18.04.
Skvelá správa z NHL. Slovenskú reprezentáciu posilní útočník Calgary Flames
sport.pravda.sk
| 07:03 18.04.
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