Kopecky injured but still able, Kovacevic suspended one game

Kopecky injured but still able, Kovacevic suspended one game

16 Feb 2014 | Davide Tuniz
 

Slovakia forward won't probably be in the line-up against Russia, Slovenia defender will miss clash against USA

 
 
 
 
Slovakia strikerTomas Kopecky will continue to play at the Olympics. At the same time, according to the press attache of the Slovakian team Tomáš Štulajter his participation in the match with Russia is questionable. Player was injured in the first period of Saturday's match with Slovenia and left the ice. Doctors did not reveal any serious damage.
"Tomas got a hit in the head, which is further aggravated by a fall on his opponent. However, in the hospital nothing serious was revealed" - said Štulajter
"Let's see how I feel. At first I was not very good, but much better now.However, I do not want to think now, we must wait one - two days to see what will happen." - said Kopecky.
Meanwhile coach Vladimir Vujtek announced Jan Laco will  be he Slovakia starting goalie in the game against US


Slovenia defender Sabahudin Kovacevic has received a one-game suspension following a review by the IIHF disciplinary panel, the IIHF announced Sunday.

Kovacevic was suspended for an elbow to the head and neck area of Slovakia forward Tomas Kopecky during the second period of the game between Slovenia and Slovakia on Saturday 15 February. The disciplinary panel determined Kovacevic extended and directed his elbow to contact the head and neck area of Kopecky. Defender will miss Slovenia’s final preliminary round game against United States on Sunday.



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