Mikhail Grigorenko: Slovakia are weaker than Switzerland

Quebec Remparts and Russian junior national team forward Mikhail Grigorenko has shared his impressions of the tournament opener against Switzerland (3:0).

«We’re in great mood. The match was tough but we got a win.

Games against Slovakia and Latvia are crucial. We’ll be in a fine form for the group decider against Sweden. Now with Slovakia it’ll be an easier game. We are more relieved. The match with Slovakia will be less demanding than the opener.

We only want to win the tournament and repeat last year’s success. Our captain cheers us all the time. We are a united group in general,» said Grigorenko as quoted by RIA Novosti.