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Artis Ābols Photo: LHF
In a conversation with the media, Latvian coach Artis Ābols told the MVP about his work with Canadian specialist Latvian national team enters the World Cup quarterfinals" – Hockey – Sportacentrs.com”>Bob Hartley for four years.
It has already been reported that last summer it was announced that Hartley would no longer be the head coach of the Latvian national team. The Canadian led the national team in four world championships, once entering the quarterfinals. Apple has also been an assistant in all four tournaments, believing that he has personally gained a lot over the years.
“If you asked me who got the most out of it, I would say it was me. I am lucky to be an assistant [Jūliusam] Schupler, [Pekam] Rautakallio, [Tedam] To Nolan and Bob, to the same thing [Sergejam] Svetlovam. You could see something from everyone. I can say for sure that Bob is the strongest I have ever worked with. Exactly in terms of scrupulous approach and professionalism, ”emphasizes Ābols.
“I understand that it is not easy for players, especially forwards. The training process was more focused on protection and work without a puck. All those relationships are very good, but I don’t think it would be easy to work with him all year round as an assistant. As if everything is positive, but there is such a motivating and time-consuming tension, ”says the coach
“I have a hunch [par Hārtlija aiziešanu] began to occur [2021. gada] world championship. When that happened, to be honest, I was disappointed and angry. Everything – the new federation [vadība] set up, this whole team – was geared towards the goal of the Olympics. Yes, the goal has been achieved, but I am talking about the specific moment and his departure, ”the specialist commented.
After Hartley left, Harry Vītoliņš was appointed the head coach of the national team, and Apple also became one of his assistants. The national team has qualified for the Beijing Olympics, where the team’s opponents in the group tournament will be Finland, Sweden and Slovakia.
