When the initial Czech Republic World Cup of Hockey roster was announced, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek was curiously absent.
As we wrote at the time, “For a team with Radkos Gudas and Roman Polak on the initial roster on defense, you’d think Michalek will eventually make it onto the list if he wants to compete in the event.
“Michalek is in the twilight of his career, but the Czech Republic’s defensive pickings are slim.”
Well, Friday he was finally named to the roster as expected.
Living legend Jaromir Jagr will not be joining the Czech team for the tournament, however.