Hockey player Gernat said that he donated to the Slovak national team for performances in the KHL
The Slovak defender of the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv Martin Gernat spoke about the sacrifices for the performances in Russia. His words are given on the website of the Continental Hockey League (KHL).
The athlete said that he would not be able to play for the Slovakian national team due to the move. He explained that for many years he played for the national team at the main world competitions, and he is ready to give way to young players. Gernat stressed that he wants to focus on his club career and try to win the Gagarin Cup.
In September 2022, the Slovak Hockey Federation announced that they intended to call up hockey players to the national team in accordance with their current form, regardless of which league they play in. However, in March, the organization changed its mind, refusing to cooperate with hockey players from the KHL.
Gernat signed a contract with Lokomotiv in June 2023. In the 2022/2023 season, he played for the Swiss hockey club Lausanne. The hockey player is the bronze medalist of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games.
Source: Lenta
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