There is also another National Slovak sport hero who plays on my team by the name of Mecir. For any serious tennis fans out there you would remember him from the 8o's and early 90's when he had a very good professional career. He also won a gold medal in the olympic games. Hockey here in Slovakia is on the same level as Minnesota in terms of how strongly it is woven into the fabric of the culture. Having the opportunity to play hockey makes it feel a little bit more like home for me. I am grateful to have found such a nice group of guys.