Ice hockey | The coach of the female lions talked about the inconsolable moments in the dressing room after the Czech defeat

According to head coach Juuso Toivola, there was deep silence in the Naisleijonien locker room after the historic quarter-final loss.

1.9. 22:37

Frederikshavn

Finland the women’s national ice hockey team was silent on Thursday evening, first in the rink and then in the dressing room during the World Championships in Denmark.

The Czech Republic ended the medal aspirations of the Women’s Lions with a 2–1 overtime win in the quarterfinals and pushed Finland into the matches from 5th to 8th place. The Czech Republic will play in the semi-finals on Saturday.

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The head coach Juuso Toivola was reticent even after he got in front of the media, but fulfilled his obligations.

What did you guys talk about in the locker room after the match?

“There weren’t really any words at that point. We had certain words,” Toivola answered STT’s question.

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“We are gathering energy for the upcoming matches. That’s how much experience has taught me that no matter how you take a loss, there is a seed of victory in all losses.”

Did anyone other than you use voiceovers?

“It was quite quiet there in the booth.”

Finland went to the World Championships with a handsome medal haul, while starting from 2017, shiny things had accumulated from two Olympic Games and three World Championships in a row.

At the weekend, Naisleijonat will try to win both ranking matches in order to keep their place in level group A of the World Cup competitions. Everyone from group A gets to the quarterfinals, but only the top three from group B.

“The Czech Republic was a goal better today. No matter how bad it feels, you have to accept it and move on”, captain Jenni Hiirikoski emphasized.

“These moments will be translated into additional motivation in the future.”

Mouse pad, 35, is the hero of the team and plays an important role with other experienced players in igniting the team and handling a difficult situation. According to him, additional charging is hardly needed.

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“Motivation comes from this logo, which is worn here,” Hiirikoski stressed and jumped on the lion logo on the chest of his jersey.

“We play all games with honor and seek the best possible result.”

He also signed head coach Toivola’s view of the atmosphere in the dressing room.

“Yes, it was pretty quiet there this time,” said Hiirikoski, who is playing in his 14th World Championship.

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