Czech ice hockey coach Radim Rulik claimed after a quarter-final match against Canada that referees are afraid to call penalties against them, which was met with strong denials from experts.
In the aftermath of the quarter-final match between the Czech Republic and Canada at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Czech head coach Radim Rulik made headlines by stating that referees fear penalizing the Canadian team. This assertion came after the Czech team suffered a defeat, which Rulik used to explain the loss rather than acknowledging other factors at play. He voiced concerns over officiating, adding that it influenced the match's outcome.
