Head coach of the Belarusian national ice hockey team Dave Lewis spoke about the preparation of the team for the 2018 WM.
- We have a large list of candidates for the WM, but we must choose the best. Through friendly matches we are studying candidates.
- Is there someone who played vs Kazakhstan who have already deserved a place at the WM?
- Of course, Lisovets, Kovyrshin will be on the team. Probably Kitarov.
- Who do you consider your main discovery in Belarus?
- The main discovery is Yegor Sharangovich. He played very well last year at the World Championships. I hope now we will find such players too.
- In late January, Belarus will take part in a tournament in Russia. Will the team have Platt and Bailen?
- I talked to both Platt and Bailen. We still have not decided whom we will call. By that time I would like to have a highly qualified and experienced staff.
- Will you again say that the team will go to the WM for medals?
- I never said that we would bring a medal, I said that this is our goal. Now our task is to make sure that we play at our limit to the final siren," Lewis told the TV channel ONT.
