It’s early evening when we connect with Jan Myšák. He has just finished a practice session with the Czech Republic’s Junior team, of which he is the captain. There are a few bruises and it is clear that the short tournament and the tough schedule is taking its toll on everyone.
”It’s a lot of small things that causes some pain, but I am trying to play [through it],” he says with a laugh, “There is no time to take a day off.”
There is always the question of whether Myšák should play centre like he has in the OHL with the Hamilton Bulldogs and in the WJC, or on the wing as he has done in Litviniv when he plays against more experienced professionals.