Slovak Under-18 Hockey Team Begins Final Preparations Without Stankoven After Missing Team Gathering

Slovakia's under-18 national hockey team began its final preparations without forward Stankoven, who failed to attend the team gathering. The 18-year-old attacker violated the values that guide players and team members across all Slovak hockey national teams, according to hockey officials. The team is proceeding with its preparations despite the absence of the player, who was apparently expected to be part of the squad for upcoming competitions.