NHL star Philipp Grubauer landed at the airport in Kosice on Sunday afternoon and will strengthen the national team in the future. We already talked to the goalie at the airport:
Philipp Grubauer to...
…the Colorado Avalanche’s elimination from the NHL playoffs: "It's a shame, of course, that we were eliminated in the playoffs, but I'm now even more excited about my tasks with the national team."
… the days off after the playoff elimination: "The switch has not yet been switched to summer mode, but still indicates that the game is in operation. Of course, it was very good to have a break of three or four days. But after those three or four days, you're already tempted to get back on the ice - I can hardly wait!"
... his fitness level and the progress of his World Cup commitment: "Physically, I'm doing very well. I've been in contact with Toni and Stefan all year and we met in person in Denver. There I already indicated that I would be available for the national team in the event of elimination."
… the personal meeting with national coach Toni Söderholm and sports director Stefan Schaidnagel in Denver: "It was very nice that Toni and Stefan took the time to visit me and talk to me. Toni is a great guy - I'm really looking forward to training and playing under him."