Ice Hockey World Championships: Jágr return raises fan hopes

Czech hockey legend Jaromír Jágr, who is reportedly returning to the Czech Republic for time-off following the end of the regular season, will train with the national team ahead of the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championships which start in Prague and Ostrava at the beginning of May. It is not clear whether he will play in the actual championship, saying much depended on his current form. According to the Czech News Agency, he made no commitment but said he would sit down for a meeting with the team’s coach, former player Vladimír Růžička to discuss matters. Last year, Jágr said he would not play for the national squad again but given the Florida Panthers failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs, fans are hopeful the forward will not pass on a chance to play in a 'final' championship at home.

Author: Jan Velinger