A new rivalry is heating up in the hockey world between Radko Gudas and Brady Tkachuk. The two players faced off during a World Championship quarterfinals game that saw Czechia defeat the United States 1-0. Both players delivered numerous big hits during the game, leading to a heated scuffle in which Gudas briefly choked Tkachuk, who is Matthew Tkachuk’s brother.
In an interview with idnes.cz, Gudas explained that he didn’t intend to get into it with Tkachuk but had to respond when provoked. He said that their physical play is a key part of their game and they don’t back down from each other. On the other hand, Tkachuk acknowledged Gudas’ contributions to his team despite their on-ice clashes and called him a great player. Despite their physical altercation, Gudas praised Brady as a great guy and expressed his enjoyment of playing against him.
While the two players have mutual respect for each other, Gudas hinted at a potential violent matchup in the NHL in the future. In an interview with sportnet.sk, he revealed that they had already discussed how they would fight each other in the upcoming season. This rivalry could add another layer of excitement to the hockey world and keep fans on edge during games between their teams.
