Sad announcement involving Juraj Slafkovsky, and he is shaken
The young forward for the Montreal Canadiens, Juraj Slafkovsky, was visibly shaken after today's game against Kaiden Guhle and Team Canada.
We knew it, but Slaf once again proved how much he is the real deal, and he showed how much he hates to lose.
After his team's elimination against Canada, Slafkovsky was sad, he was extremely disappointed, but he acted like a true captain.
Finished for Juraj Slafkovsky and Slovakia; Canada moves on to the next round and the semifinals
Number 20 for the Montreal Canadiens can be proud of himself despite Slovakia's elimination.
Today against Canada, Slovakia simply did not have the talent and depth to compete, even though Slaf really tried.
He finished the game with an assist, and he was in every battle.
He had quite a tournament, a tournament notably marked by an improbable victory against the United States and Cole Caufield.
Slafkovsky returns home with a total of 8 points in 8 games.
See his post-match press conference:
And his comments:
Congratulations on your tournament, Juraj!
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