Michal Birner to represent Czech Republic at WCH2016
Traktor’s
Michal Birner will participate in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey that takes place
from September 17 to October 1, 2016 in Canada.
Eight teams will vie for the prestigious trophy. The teams are: Canada, United States, Russia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Finland, Team Europe, and Team North America which will consist of American and Canadian players under 23 years of age. Team Europe will be comprised with the players from the European countries that are not represented by their national teams, like Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, Norway, and France.
These eight teams are divided into two groups, and each team will play three games during the round robin. Czech Republic will face off against Canada, Team Europe and United States on September 17, 19, and 22 respectively. Two best teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. There will be two gold medal games to determine the winner of the tournament.
As part of the preparation process, Czech Republic will play three exhibition games: two against Russia on September 8 and 10, and one against Team North America on September 14.
Opinion
Sergey Gomolyako, Traktor’s Vice President on Hockey Operations:
Birner’s departure to the national team is quite unexpected. This is a serious blow to our roster. On the other hand, to represent one’s national team, especially at a tournament of this magnitude, is an honor and a privilege for any hockey player. On behalf of Traktor, I would like to wish Michal best of luck.
Eight teams will vie for the prestigious trophy. The teams are: Canada, United States, Russia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Finland, Team Europe, and Team North America which will consist of American and Canadian players under 23 years of age. Team Europe will be comprised with the players from the European countries that are not represented by their national teams, like Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, Norway, and France.
These eight teams are divided into two groups, and each team will play three games during the round robin. Czech Republic will face off against Canada, Team Europe and United States on September 17, 19, and 22 respectively. Two best teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. There will be two gold medal games to determine the winner of the tournament.
As part of the preparation process, Czech Republic will play three exhibition games: two against Russia on September 8 and 10, and one against Team North America on September 14.
Opinion
Sergey Gomolyako, Traktor’s Vice President on Hockey Operations:
Birner’s departure to the national team is quite unexpected. This is a serious blow to our roster. On the other hand, to represent one’s national team, especially at a tournament of this magnitude, is an honor and a privilege for any hockey player. On behalf of Traktor, I would like to wish Michal best of luck.
