Rasmus Ristolainen expresses frustration over the lack of a television in the team’s hotel room in Milan, limiting his ability to watch other Olympic sports.
Rasmus Ristolainen, a player for the Finnish national ice hockey team, has voiced his disappointment regarding the absence of a television in his hotel room during the Olympics in Milan. While he shows interest in watching various Olympic sports beyond ice hockey, the lack of a TV makes it difficult for him to follow the competitions. He mentions that he brought a PlayStation for entertainment, but the absence of a TV proves challenging for playing it as well.
Other Finnish players have shared similar sentiments about the Spartan accommodations in the Olympic village, with Kaapo Kakko noting that the rooms contain only basic furniture such as a bed, bedside table, and a clothing box. This stark contrast from the five-star hotels that Finnish hockey stars are accustomed to during NHL away games highlights the different experiences athletes face in Olympic settings compared to regular season play in the NHL.
Ristolainen, who also enjoys football and is a fan of Liverpool, acknowledges that the Winter Olympics do not feature football. Nevertheless, he maintains a flexible attitude towards the competitions happening around him, suggesting that he is open to experiencing whatever sports are available during his time in Milan.
