First endurance test and preliminary decision?

On Tuesday, the Azzurri will face Poland in their third game of the ongoing Division IA Ice Hockey World Championship in Nottingham, England. With convincing victories against South Korea (6:1) and Romania (6:2), coach Mike Keenan's team has already collected a lot of points. With a win against Poland, who should not be underestimated, the Italian national team would take a big step towards promotion. The two best teams in the table can celebrate promotion - and Italy is currently in first place, one point ahead of Great Britain.

The successful start to the World Cup on British soil should put people in a good mood in the dressing room. Italy coach Keenan was very satisfied with the performance of his protégés so far. Even if the power play is still a bit faltering, Luca Frigo and Co. showed discipline and determination, especially when they were outnumbered, which bore fruit. After the rest day on Monday, the Azzurri will meet on Tuesday (from 17 p.m. in the SportNews live ticker) measure with Poland by three more points.

Mike Keenan leads the Azzurri onto the ice. © FIGH

The last encounters with the team from Eastern Europe were a little over three years ago. Nevertheless, the Azzurri's record against Poland should give them some confidence, as their last four meetings have all gone to the Blue Team. However, the results were always close (2:0, 3:1, 2:1 and 4:3). That's why Keenan's troops are likely to face their first tough test on Tuesday, which will reveal the true strength of the national team.

The best goalscorer in the Polish league is waiting Also because the Poles are not in bad shape so far. They got off to an impressive start with a 7-0 win against Lithuania and only lost in extra time against the strong home team Great Britain (5-4). Italy has to watch out for one person in particular: Patryk Wronka. The top scorer in the Polish league (65 points in 53 games with Krakow) recorded three goals and two assists in the first two games of the World Cup. In any case, an exciting game can be expected.

The encounters on Tuesday Romania – South Korea (13.30:XNUMX p.m.) Italy – Poland (17.00 p.m.) Great Britain – Lithuania (20.30 p.m.)

The table Pos Name Points 1. Italy 6 2. Great Britain 5 3. Poland 4 4. Romania 3 5. Lithuania 0 6. South Korea 0

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First endurance test and preliminary decision?

After the rest day on Monday, the Azzurri continue at the World Cup (Division IA) this Tuesday. The game against Poland awaits in the late afternoon.

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