Four months ago he hung up his soccer gloves and last week he announced that he would take the stick during his free time, as mere entertainment. However, Petr Cech's debut in ice hockey exceeded expectations. "I have fulfilled a dream of my childhood," said the Czech, 37, elected best player in a match in which he stopped two penalties in the final round.
"I was surprised that I wasn't even nervous. I didn't know what to expect, so it was great to see how my body returned to the competition," said former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper, whose shields he wore in a helmet decorated for the occasion.
Cech's two interventions allowed the Guildford Phoenix to close the win against the Swindon Wildcats (3-2) in an English fourth division game. In principle, the 2012 Champions champion will continue to make his work at Chelsea compatible with specific collaborations with the Guildford team.
The goalkeeper wore the number 39 in memory of Dominik Hasek, one of the best goalkeepers in history, Olympic gold with the Czech Republic in the 1998 Games and twice winner of the Stanley Cup with the Red Wings.
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