Russia's rivals at the Olympics are trying to crush and hurt the domestic athletes. The Americans claimed that our skaters were cheating and pressing on the judges, for which they subsequently received high scores. Now the Czechs have accused Russian hockey players of bribes. Head coach Jan Cerny said that on the morning of February 22, a Russian representative approached him. In the semifinals, on February 23, the right to choose the form was received by our rivals. Such a situation, according to Cherny, did not suit the Russians who offered a bribe. "You have a beautiful white form. Agree to change with us and put it on? For 100 euros ". I'm serious, he wrote on a sheet of "100 euros" and put it in front of me, "- quotes his website hokej. cz. The Czechs gave up money. After that, a small skirmish occurred with them and with Russian journalists.

Assistant trainer Yaroslav Shpachek claims that the operators were given an order from the Kremlin to conduct prohibited shooting at the stadium in order to spy out the secrets of training and better prepare for the game. After a verbal skirmish, the journalists left. "This is a psychological war. We do not have problems with Czech television. We like to provide space, but Russian TV in no case, "he added.. Hockey team of Russia will fight with the Czech Republic in the semifinals, February 23. In another meeting, Canada and Germany will converge.