Kučeřík Steps Up, Lifts Ilves Past KalPa
Czech defenceman Radek Kučeřík scored the equaliser in Game 5 and opened the scoring in Game 7 to help Ilves blunt KalPa’s momentum in the playoff series.
When Ilves ran into trouble during the KalPa playoff series, Czech defenceman Radek Kučeřík stepped up, scoring the equaliser in Game 5 and opening the scoring in Game 7 to blunt KalPa's momentum, Aamulehti reports.
His impact was physical as well as offensive. He won loose pucks and closed shooting lanes, helping shut down KalPa chances and giving Ilves room to play.
Off the ice he trains at the gym and listens to a divisive international band — a hobby he defended simply with the phrase, "I like it."
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