Dominik Hasek
Dominik Hasek
Dominik Hašek; born January 29, 1965) is a retired Czech ice hockey goaltender. In his 16-season National Hockey Leaguecareer, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the league's finest goaltenders, earning him the nickname "The Dominator". His strong play has been credited with establishing European goaltenders in a league previously dominated by North Americans. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, both with...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth29 January 1965
CityPardubice, Czech Republic
Our problem is that if we don't score five or six goals, we lose the game. We have to find a way to win these games. I think they worked a little bit harder than we did. It's very important to find a way to win the close games. In the playoffs, that's what it's going to be.
I don't know who scored on the first penalty shot but I know Kovalev a little bit and I know he has everything, a good shot and he can deke. Like I said before the season, during the season you win a few shootouts, you lose a few shootouts. Of course it's disappointing. There's nothing I can do. It's over, they scored a few goals.
He has a little bit different style than me, he's probably better at how he handles the puck, but we have different styles. I haven't spoken to him but I think he's saying the same thing, that the coach will decide who will be the starter.
Probably, I'm a little bit excited and nervous. It's not just another pre-season game, it's the first one in this building for me
I think he played really well in the first round. I know he's a very talented goalie and he can do the job for us, definitely.
I talk to coaches a few times, but we never talk about who is going to be a starter. There is some talking that maybe in the preliminary rounds that we are both going to play and then the coaches will make their decisions. That's what I'm thinking.
When I saw him in training camp, he didn't look like a special player,
We gave up a two goal lead so we were lucky to tie the game. At least we won the shootout.
We have a lot of confidence on this team. We know we have skill players who can score the goals.
We know that the Flyers always come out hard in this building. We made too many mistakes.
To go up two goals in the third period doesn't mean your going to win the game. Two years ago maybe, but not with the new rules.
To go up two goals in the third period doesn't mean you're going to win the game. Two years ago maybe, but not with the new rules.
We definitely played a much stronger game. From the defensive point, we did a good job. They only scored two goals.
He is a great goalie and the Czech Republic will be OK in goal with him.