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Patrik Virta on the training of Slovan.
Author: Ivan Majerský Pravda
In Bratislava comes the business card of the third most productive player, TPS Turku, in Finnish Finland. Patrik Virta (22) could say in the words of coach Vladimir Orszagh in the first or second attack of Slovan in the Continental Hockey League
"The past season was not bad in my opinion, but in Bratislava I want
to show that I can still improve, "explains the young Finn
Why did you move from home to Slovan?
The main reason is that I want to make another important step in my career.
I want to get closer to the NHL I still dream of.
Of course, I am also tempted to try something new. I played for three years
In TPS, I want to move as a hockey player and man. I wish myself
to prove that I have the best league in Europe
Finnish hockey players are trying instead to enter the NHL directly from Liiga. Why
did you choose KHL?
This is not a traditional way, but after consulting with the agent, we agreed that for
it could be the right direction. I have to play a good year
in KHL, it would help me in my ambitions. It would be great if you do it
KHL also noticed the coaches of the national team and I would have played a few games for
representation. KHL is a better league and the matches are more difficult
Have you watched KHL until here?
I saw some Jokerit dating in Helsinki and I have a glimpse of
how it worked I know that KHL has a lot of good and good
Hockey Players
Have not you tried to enjoy it in the Jokerite?
I was not in touch with Jokerit. I was interested in several
teams, but Slovan is a good choice – good, from elsewhere, the seat
in Europe. I feel a good chance to build an important position in the team and
spend a lot of time on the ice. I have heard that Bratislava is a nice city.
I've been to Russia a few times and I think living in Slovakia will be something
Do not you have trouble communicating
Everyone in the team speaks English and I feel good among the boys.
I did not know what to expect. In Russia, it would be a matter of speaking
difficult. During training, coach Országh says mostly in Slovak,
but assistant Robo Petrovicky tells me everything now, so I do not have it
Patrik Virta in training
Author: Pravda, Ivan Majerský
Have you visited Bratislava or Slovakia in the past
I was in Bratislava three years ago with a national team under 20 years old.
We did not have a lot of free time, but we went to the center and watched
at least a little outside the city.
Do you have any information on what to expect in Bratislava?
From Marek
Vienna. On Monday, we talked to each other and Marek said that Bratislava was
a good place to work, much better than somewhere far in the east
Russia. He advised me to find a life at the stadium, let me have it
close to training and matches
What do you know about men?
I know that Slovan worked longer in the KHL. I've looked at the list, I like it
the atmosphere in my cabin. I know that the club has been financially in recent years
problems, but I'm not afraid of it. I am a young man and I do not mean now mainly
for money. I just need to have something to live on (with a smile).
I am waiting for all the problems of the past to be solved and everything will be
What type of hockey player do you have?
I am an offensive player. I'm trying to spend so much time in the attack
tapes and create chances for the team. Last season was not bad –
let's say the average – but I can improve. I have enough of
What is your main goal for the season
Improve every game. I will work hard on it. I want
shoot goals and help the team win
Last Friday, you were drawn to the New York Rangers in the seventh round. What luck you have
do you give me a chance to play abroad?
I'm sure I would like to play in the NHL. I want to know where I can
hockey. You never know how it's going, but you have to try
to fulfill your own dreams. The Rangers have not called me to camp now. They say that
acting in KHL is a good chance for me and I have to use it to improve and
Maybe next year I will be called. They communicate with me every summer,
I want to get a glimpse of where I am, what I do and what I do
What would make you happier – starting in the NHL or among seniors ?
I would say that the NHL is what the hockey player can do best, but
playing for your country is wonderful. Ideally, it would, of course,
try both. I have represented in the youth choices, but neither
I did not go to the world championships just once.
Two years ago, you did not get the final nomination for the world junior championships.
MS. Until where were you?
They kicked me in the last fight before the start of the World Cup. I was very sad,
it was unpleasant. The boys have gold, which is my disappointment
highlighted. It would be great to be there with them. We were excellent,
who deserved it. However, the result indicates that the coach decided
just when choosing other players. Now, I am mentally stronger.
I want to prove that I too can play at the highest level
Such an unpleasant experience also helps the young player
Certainly, at this point, it is extremely unpleasant. I am really
then he was not ready for the higher level and I had to improve significantly
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